Ranji Trophy: Laxman hits 55th first-class ton against Madhya Pradesh
Having retired from international cricket only a few months back, VVS Laxman struck his 55th first-class ton to guide Hyderabad to 341 against Madhya Pradesh on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Gr
BJP adamant on its demand for PM’s resignation
The BJP today asserted it has not given up its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s resignation but would allow Parliament to function only if all the coal block allocations made during the UPA rule are cancelled and a fair, impartial probe is ordered.
BJP appears set to back Sangma in Prez poll
With A.P.J. Abdul Kalam deciding not to contest the Presidential poll, BJP on Monday appeared set to back P.A. Sangma's candidature and convince its dithering NDA allies like JD(U) and Shiv Sena to fa
After shootout,6 arrested for 2 murders, crimes
The Delhi police has arrested six persons, including two juveniles, allegedly involved in various crimes including two murders, after a brief shootout in southwest Delhi on Monday.
17 Dussehra revellers die as truck overturns
At least 17 people were killed and 15 others injured when a tipper truck carrying Dussehra revellers overturned near Dasamantapur in Orissa's Koraput district today.
Superintendent of Police Ano
Strike enters 8th day; no production Maruti’s Manesar plant
The production at the country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India’s Manesar facility continues to be completely stopped as the worker’s strike at the plant entered its eighth day on Saturday.
US, China publicly clash on human rights issue
The US on Wednesday sharpened its criticism of China's human rights record, citing handling of restive Tibet region, triggering a strong retort from Beijing.
Govt releases 19.63 lakh tons of sugar for sale in May
The government on Friday allocated 19.63 lakh tonnes of sugar for sale in the open market as well as via ration shops for the month of May, marginally higher than the current month.
Highlights of Economic Survey
New Delhi: Following are the highlights of Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2010–11, presented in Parliament today:
*Economy to grow at 8.6 per cent in 2010-11 and 9 per cent in the next fiscal
Lowly Howell holds Anand
London, Dec. 10: World champion Viswanathan Anand had to settle for a draw with lowest rated David Howell of England but local hero Luke McShane downed compatriot Nigel Short to shoot into sole lead a