New Delhi
Shinde’s U-turn on VIP visits to Uttarakhand
Two days after he advised VIPs not to visit Uttarakhand, home minister Sushilkumar Shinde today did a U-turn saying that anyone, including Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, could go to the rain-ravaged state now as the situation has changed there.
Walmart India names Ramnik Narsey its interim head
US retail major WalMart today announced a top level change in its Indian operations with president Raj Jain being replaced by Ramnik Narsey, who is currently senior vice-president for Walmart International, with immediate effect.
BJP envisions riots history as poll tool
In a major bid to prevent the consolidation of the minority vote bank in the Congress’ favour, the BJP will shortly release a “Vision Document to Empower Minorities”, the first document of its kind by
Copter down, 20 feared dead
In a horrific air crash, 20 people, including personnel from the Indian Air Force, National Disaster Response Force and the paramilitary Indo-Tibetan Border Police were feared dead in an IAF helicopte
BJP blames govt failure for increase in militant activity
A day after eight Army jawans were killed by terrorists in Kashmir, BJP president Rajnath Singh today said government’s failure to tackle threats to internal security has increased the morale of militants and such activity.
High-level team to review public health measures in Uttarakhand
Amid fears of disease outbreak after widespread devastation in flood-affected Uttarakhand, the Union health ministry has deputed a high-level team which will review the public health measures in the state tomorrow.
Mahindra Satyam merges with Tech Mahindra
Software firm Mahindra Satyam was today formally merged with its parent Tech Mahindra to create the country’s fifth largest software services firm.
India had the right balance: Dravid
Former India skipper Rahul Dravid today lauded Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men for their “brilliant” title triumph in the Champions Trophy, saying “right balance” and “fantastic” fielding helped them claim the prestigious title in England.
Give relief package to Uttarakhand’s hospitality sector: FHRAI
Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) today said the Uttarakhand hospitality and tourism industry should be given a comprehensive relief package in the wake of the natural calamity in the state.
Student moves HC for re-assessment of answer sheet in XII exam
A student, who has scored over 83 per cent aggregate in the recent class XII examinations, today approached the Delhi high court seeking direction to CBSE for re-assessment of the answer sheet of English paper in which he has got only 65 marks.
