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Narendra Modi's letter sparks war of words between Gujarat government and Congress
A war of words has broken out between Gujarat Congress and the ruling BJP government over Chief Minister Narendra Modi's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking 90 per cent central assistance for the Sardar Sarovar Project. In the letter written t...
News briefs: CBSE introduces new elective course in Lucknow
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new elective subject, ‘Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India’, for Classes 11 and 12. The subject will help the students know more about India’s rich culture and heritage. The course c...
12-year-old Ye Wocheng to play at European Masters
Tournament organizers say he has been accepted for the Sept. 5-8 event in the Swiss Alps, which is jointly sanctioned by the European and Asian tours.
Modi assures Punjab CM Badal on welfare and rights of Sikhs in Gujarat
It was reported that certain group of Sikhs settled in Kutch raised the issue of being deprieved of land ownerships though they had settled there since more than 50 years ago.
Devotees throng Shiva temple on 'Sharavan Chaturdashi'
Over 30 lakh devotees paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at various temples in the state on "Sharavan Chaturdashi", which passed off peacefully amidst heavy security arrangements. Maximum number of 22 lakh devotees paid obeisance at Pura Mahadev temple in Baghp...
Anti-UPA protesters wave black flags as Rahul Gandhi inaugurates hospital
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday inaugurated a hospital in Allahabad named after his great grandmother, Kamala Nehru, wife of the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Gandhi, who is on a day-long visit to the city, was shown blac...
Delhi gangrape case: Verdict on juvenile deferred to August 19
The apex court had asked the Juvenile Justice Board to postpone its verdict till a decision on the petition of inte
BMW to hike prices by up to 5 per cent across models from August 15
While the company did not specify the reasons for the price hike, industry experts have pointed out that import costs have gone up due to the falling rupee.
Border rail project may take decades to build: Surya Gangadharan
Railway gets strategic push: India to build 10 key lines along borders
CAT 2013 registration begins today; exams to be conducted over 20 days
CAT 2013 will be conducted over a period of 20 days, from 16 October to 11 November 2013, in Prometric test centers across 40 cities.
Rules will be followed in Durga Shakti's case: Manmohan Singh
Rules will "be followed" in the case of suspended IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday.
We don't make films to outdo anyone: Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar says that we don't make films to cut each other's work in Bollywood.
Chelsea down AC Milan 2-0 in pre-season friendly
Goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Andre Schuerlle lifted Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over AC Milan and set up a match for Jose Mourinho against former club Real Madrid.
1993 Bombay blasts: SC to deliver verdict on Abu Salem's plea
Abu Salem was deported in 2005 on the condition that he would not be given the death sentence or a jail term that exceded 25 years.
Flood limited, but drought severe in the state: Nitish Kumar
Observing that the flood situation was limited in nature but the drought was more severe due to shortfall of monsoon rains, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said effective measures were being taken to tide over the twin crisis in Bihar.
HI announces Rs one lakh reward for junior women players
India won their first ever bronze medal in junior women hockey World Cup after defeating England 3-2 on penalties in Monchengladbach, Germany.