No talk between Manmohan Singh and media at book release event in Delhi
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh attended a book release function organised by the Ananta Aspen Centre at the WWF-India Auditorium here on Friday evening. Dr. Singh was among the distinguished panel invited for the release of a book titled “The Making of Indian Diplomacy – A... read more »
India-Pak talks: Hope BJP has done its homework, says Tharoor
Reminding the BJP that it consistently opposed talks with Pakistan during the UPA regime, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said he hoped the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA Government has done its homework with regard to the issue. “It surprised many of us because the... read more »
Bassi assures action over alleged rape of 23-year-old by ASI
Delhi Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi on Saturday said a chargesheet has been filed in the alleged rape case of a 23-year-old woman by an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in the Rani Bagh area of the national capital. “Any such act by any police officer will not be condoned, strictest action will... read more »
With new brand launched, Xolo mulls to invest Rs 100 cr in next 18 months
Xolo, the sub-brand of the Lava International, is mulling to invest Rs 100 cr over next 18 months on development of its proprietary software, Hive, which is built on Google’s Android OS. The smartphone major has said they have invested Rs 100 so far and will invest the same in near future. Xolo... read more »
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing at IGI airport
A Turkish Airlines flight, with 148 people on board, has made an emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. According to reports, the flight, which was plying... read more »
SC issues notice to political parties on petition that they be brought under RTI
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to political parties on a petition filed demanding all that parties be brought under the Right to Information Act. “Today the Supreme... read more »
Textile Minister Santosh Gangwar lays foundation for apparel & garment centre
Textile Minister Santosh Gangwar today laid the foundation stone for an apparel and garment making centre in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. “The centre will be the beginning of... read more »
Power Grid clears Rs 2,247 cr for Green Energy Corridor project
State-owned Power Grid CorporationBSE 0.04 % of India (PGCIL) today said its board has approved a Rs 2,247.37 crore investment plan for the third part of the inter-state electricity... read more »
IRDA slaps fine of Rs 10 lakh on Tata AIA Life Insurance
Insurance regulator IRDA today imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Tata AIA Life Insurance for excess payment to corporate agents. Besides, the regulator has also levied a fine of Rs 5 lakh on... read more »
