MS Gill says those guilty of doping will not be spared
Union Sports Minister on Saturday came down hard on athletes and warned that those involved in doping to enhance their performance in the upcoming games will not be spared.
Rahul reaches out to people of Bihar
On a trip to galvanise his party in Bihar ahead of the Assembly polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed the Chief minister Nitish Kumar for his claim of developing Bihar.
Widespread devastation in New Zealand after 7.0 quake
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch on Saturday, with officials saying it was "extremely lucky" no one was killed.
School environment should be free from fear: PM
With some incidents of harsh punishments meted out to children apparently weighing heavy on his mind, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the school environment should be "free from fear, trauma and anxiety" to make the Right to Education (RTE) a grand national movement.
Maoists claim kidnapped cops to be freed today
A Maoist leader in Bihar has claimed last night the three kidnapped policemen will be freed on Sunday, just hours after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar invited the rebels for talks and appealed for their release.
India desires to resolve visa row ahead of Obama visit
Expressing the desire to resolve the visa fee row with the US before November, India on Saturday said it would not like the contentious issue to "stick out like a sloth arm" ahead of President Barack Obama's visit to India.
26/11 trial 'stuck', formation of commission needed: Pak
Admitting that the trial of LeT's Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six others charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks is "stuck", Pakistan said the formation of a commission to record the testimony of two key Indian witnesses is necessary to take things forward.
Plan panel constitutes advisory committee for Bundelkhand
The Plan panel has constituted an advisory committee, which would advise on various drought mitigation strategies for parched Bundelkhand region besides offering suggestions on implementation of Rs 7,266-crore special financial package for the region.
India, Brazil discuss investment opportunities
With an aim to enhance economic ties, India and Brazil discussed investment opportunities in sectors like infrastructure during the visit of State Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jyotiraditya Scindia to Sao Paulo.
Food inflation rises 10.86 pc in third week of August
After declining for two consecutive weeks, food inflation inched up marginally to 10.86 per cent for the week ended 31st August, as prices of cereals, fruits and milk rose.
Bajaj Auto's August sales up 55 pc at 3,29,364-units
Two-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto on Thursday said that it has clocked all-time high monthly sales of 3,29,364 units in August, a 55 per cent jump over the same month last year.
India, China hold talks to step up economic cooperation
India and China on Thursday held high- level comprehensive dialogue on a host of financial issues to identify areas of convergence to step up their cooperation in the international and bilateral economic spheres.
Rupee gains 7 Paisa against dollar in early trade
The rupee Friday appreciated by 7 Paisa to Rs 46.65 a dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market in early trade, on capital inflows by foreign funds.
GDP growth estimates to be revised if inaccuracies found: FM
Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the estimates of 8.8 per cent GDP growth released on Tuesday could be revised if inaccuracies are found in computation.
Sensex sheds 17 pts as foreign funds play spoilsport
The BSE benchmark Sensex fell by 17 points on Friday amid concerns over a rise in food inflation and selling by cautious foreign investors ahead of the release of August employment data for the US market.
Netanyahu calls Abbas "my partner in peace"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Mahmoud Abbas his “partner in peace,” urging the Palestinian leader to join him in forging a “historic compromise” to end decades of conflict.
Nine killed in Newzealand tourist spot plane crash
Nine people including foreigners were killed when a skydiving plane crashed and burst into flames at a popular New Zealand tourist spot on Saturday, police and media said.
Another monster traffic jam hits China
In yet another gargantuan traffic jam, 10,000 trucks were backed up in a line stretching upto 120 km on the Beijing-Tibet roadway in northern China.
Mexico plane crash kills 6, including 2 lawmakers, mayor
At least six people, including two Mexican federal lawmakers and a governor, were killed when their small plane crashed in southern Mexico, the attorney general's office said.
Obama to meet NATO chief on Tuesday
US President Barack Obama will meet NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and discuss various issues related to Afghanistan on 7th September, the White House has announced.
Taliban suicide bomber strikes Shia march in Quetta; 60 killed
At least 60 people have been killed and nearly 200 others injured on Friday when a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up in a Shia procession organised to mark al-Quds day in Pakistan's southwest city of Quetta.
Widespread devastation in New Zealand after 7.0 quake
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch on Saturday, with officials saying it was "extremely lucky" no one was killed.
Pakistani trio admit they took money from Majeed
In a sensational turn to the spot-fixing scam, the three Pakistani cricketers- Salman Butt, Mohammed Aamir and Mohammed Asif-on Friday admitted that they took money from bookie Mazhar Majeed but came out with a bizarre defence that it was for for some sponsorship contracts.
'Go India, Go for gold' campaign launched
With 29 days to go for the Commonwealth Games, the organising committee on Saturday launched a campaign to spread awareness about the mega event and muster support for the Indian sportspersons.
Bopanna-Qureshi in 3rd round of US Open
Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi progressed to the men's doubles pre-quarterfinals of US Open with a straight-set win over German-Finn pair of Michael Kohlmann and Jarkko Nieminen.
Indian men's recurve team wins gold in Archery World Cup
The Indian men's recurve team of Jayanta Talukdar, Tarundeep Rai and Rahul Banerjee clinched the gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage IV after beating Japan in the summit clash in Shanghai on Saturday.
India registers hat-trick of defeats in women's hockey WC
Indian eves' disastrous hockey World Cup campaign continued as they lost 1-4 to Germany to complete a hat-trick of defeats in the quadrennial event in Argentina.
Indian golfers miss cut at European Masters
The Indian challenge in the Omega European Masters ended after the six golfers in fray missed the cut with largely disappointing second-round cards at Crans Montana in Switzerland.
ICC rejects Pak's conspiracy theory
The ICC on Friday rejected Pakistan's conspiracy theory behind the suspension of three of its players in connection with the 'spot-fixing' scandal and said clear indications were given about the impending action.
CWG to become part of school curriculum
The Commonwealth Games are set to become a part of the school curriculum in Delhi to get city's children involved in the event, the build-up to which has been been marred by corruption allegations and construction delays.
Two more star athletes pull out from Delhi CWG
The Delhi Commonwealth Games continue to be dogged by star pullouts with 800m world record holder David Rudisha and double European long distance champion Mohammed Farah becoming the latest to withdraw from the October 3 to 14 event.
Sachin becomes IAF's honorary Group Captain
Senior Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar was on Friday conferred with the Indian Air Force's honorary rank of Group Captain to honour his cricketing achievements and contribution to the nation.
CWG to become part of school curriculum
The Commonwealth Games are set to become a part of the school curriculum in Delhi to get city's children involved in the event, the build-up to which has been been marred by corruption allegations and construction delays.
Near sweep for ABVP in DUSU elections
In a near sweep, BJP's students wing ABVP on Saturday bagged three out of the four top posts in the Delhi University Students Union after a gap of seven years, giving a jolt to Congress' NSUI.
Sonia re-elected Congress President
Sonia Gandhi, after being elected as Congress President for the record fourth consecutive term on Friday was greeted by the party functionaries and workers at her 10 Janpath residence in the capital on Saturday.
School environment should be free from fear: PM
With some incidents of harsh punishments meted out to children apparently weighing heavy on his mind, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the school environment should be "free from fear, trauma and anxiety" to make the Right to Education (RTE) a grand national movement.
States must give better financial security to teachers
Pitching for better financial security to teachers in state government schools, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal on Saturday said unless this is given priority the country would not be able to "get the best minds".
Nitish promises safe passage to Maoists
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday appealed to Maoists to free the three policemen held captive by them and promised safe passage to the ultras for talks 'irrespective of the outcome' to end the week-long hostage crisis.