New index for measuring inflation from next month likely
New Delhi, July 20: The government is likely to use a new index for measuring inflation from next month, Industry Secretary R.P. Singh said Tuesday.
"We are in the process of seeking formal approval
Indians ride on late Rajpal goal
New Delhi, July 19: India fought their way to a 4-3 victory over France in the first hockey Test at the French National Institute of Sport and Physical Education (INSEP) in Paris.
According to inform
4 legislators hurt in Bihar assembly clashes
Four legislators were injured in clashes between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and opposition members in the Bihar assembly on Tuesday over alleged financial irregularities in the stat
Jones stripped of ‘best dad’ award
Melbourne, July 19: Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones 2007 Father of the Year award was revoked following his admission that he had an affair for nine years with Sydney flight attendant Kerri-An
Sensex slips in last session, ends with 50 points loss
Mumbai, July 20: Selling in the last hour of trading pulled down a benchmark index for Indian equities Tuesday 50 points lower on negative cues from European bourses.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Se
Red tape prevented use of anti-collision device
New Delhi, July 19: Even as the latest rail accident claimed 60 lives, the railway ministry is still prevaricating over installing anti-collision devices (ACDs) on its trains.
Officials say the ACD,
'India to spend $80 bn on defence acquisitions by 2015'
New Delhi, July 20: India's defence spending is expected to touch about $80 billion over the next five years, creating opportunities for global aerospace and defence (A&D) companies, says consulting f
Needle-free jab to end phobia of injections
London, July 19: Scientists have developed a skin patch to administer vaccines without the need for a jab. Researchers say it could pave the way for mail-order inoculations. Instead of one large need
Kingfisher to close check-in counters early to curb delays
New Delhi, July 20: Kingfisher airlines will close its domestic check-in counters 40 minutes before the departure time to curb flight delays, the airline said Tuesday.
The decision by the country's s
Many dishonest acts acceptable among Oz youths
Nearly half of Australian youths think dishonest behaviours such as claiming a refund from companies for used goods and availing discounts on movie tickets by wrongly declaring children's age are acce