BJP govt’s Hindi push sparks strong protests
The government said that the directive would be applicable only in Hindi speaking states. The government was facing severe criticism from several quarters with critics claiming that the move was aimed at imposing the language on the entire country. The Home Ministry said on Friday that the... read more »
Gold futures down 0.10% on weak global cues, profit-booking
NEW DELHI: Gold prices fell 0.10 per cent to Rs 27,641 per 10 grams in futures trade today amid a weak trend overseas and profit-booking by speculators. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in August eased by Rs 27, or 0.10 per cent, to Rs 27,641 per 10 grams in a business turnover... read more »
India, England not in favour of cricket at Olympics
Cricket at the summer Olympics is likely to remain a distant dream, not only because India and England are leading the opposition against the idea, but also due to the financial and commercial implications of it for all members of the ICC. Cricket is one of 33 sports recognised by the International... read more »
FIFA World Cup 2014: Ronaldo’s magic rescues Portugal, Algeria thrash...
New Delhi: It was proving to be a tough match for Portugal, before their captain Cristiano Ronaldo came to their rescue against United States, while Belgium earned a hard-fought 1-0 win against Russia to enter the last-16 from group H. Portugal will now have to defeat Ghana by a big margin in their... read more »
FIFA World Cup 2014 Match Preview: Japan v/s Greece
Following defeats to Cote d’Ivoire and Colombia respectively, head coaches Alberto Zaccheroni and Fernando Santos know nothing but victory will suffice on Thursday. Greece and Japan... read more »
Jitu Rai wins gold in ISSF World Cup
New Delhi: Jitu Rai on Thursday won a gold medal in air pistol event at ISSF World Cup, Maribor, Slovenia. This is his second medal in this World Cup. He won a silver medal in free pistol... read more »
IPL Spot-Fixing: Sourav Ganguly Joins Mukul Mudgal Probe Panel
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has joined the Supreme Court-appointed Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal committee probing the allegations of betting and spot-fixing in the sixth Indian... read more »
Car bombing in Syria kills 34
DAMASCUS, Syria: Syria’s state-run news agency says a powerful car bomb explosion has killed 34 civilians and wounded more than 50 others. SANA says the explosion went off on Friday... read more »
Hunt for Malaysia Airlines MH370 shifts to new area
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