DD can share feed of WC matches with private cable operators: SC
Public broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) can continue to share live feed of cricket World Cup matches with private cable operators as the Supreme Court on Friday granted a stay on the Delhi High Court order in this regard. The High Court had allowed the plea of Star India Ltd, which holds the exclusive... read more »
World Cup 2015: New Zealand thrashes England by 8 wickets
Tim Southee took 7-33 in the most destructive spell in New Zealand’s limited-overs history and Brendon McCullum made the fastest 50 in a Cricket World Cup match as the tournament co-hosts crushed England by eight wickets on Friday. Southee hurried England out for 123 in 33.2 overs, then McCullum... read more »
Gold, silver rebound on marriage season demand, global cues
Gold prices recovered by Rs 95 to Rs 27,285 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Thursday on emergence of buying by jewellers to meet wedding season demand amid a firm global trend. Silver followed suit and rebounded by Rs 200 to Rs 37,400 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and... read more »
Fierce bidding for coal blocks raises viability concerns
The high prices at which steel and power companies are bidding and getting coal blocks allocated through the ongoing e-auction process are raising serious concerns as to whether these entities will cut corners on issues such as environment and workers’ safety once they embark on mining the blocks... read more »
China’s Foreign Minister Pushes Iran on Nuclear Deal
BEIJING: A deal with Iran on its controversial nuclear programme would help it escape from sanctions and allow more efforts to be spent on economic development, Chinese Foreign Minister... read more »
UN Security Council OKs resolution against Yemen rebels
The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to adopt a resolution that demands that Shiite rebels immediately relinquish control of Yemen’s government in a crisis that... read more »
Bihar political crisis: Court to give ruling on decisions taken by Manjhi government
New Delhi/ Patna: A Bihar court is slated to give its ruling on a petition by the Janata Dal (United) against the decisions taken by the Manjhi government in Bihar. Bihar is undergoing a... read more »
SC gives protection from arrest to Teesta Setalvad till February 19
Supreme Court today granted protection from arrest to social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband for another six days in a case of alleged embezzlement of funds for a museum at... read more »
At least 12 dead, 60 injured as Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derai...
At least 12 passengers were killed and more than 60 injured, several critically, when 9 bogies of the Bangalore-Ernakulam Inter City Express derailed after a boulder fell on the track near Anekal on... read more »
