Cricketer Brad Haddin rested from Australia squad for Soth Africa ODI serie...
Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been rested from a near full-length squad to face South Africa in their pre-World Cup series with the world number one ODI spot at stake. The selectors said that veteran Haddin had been granted a break to freshen up ahead of the home summer Tests beginning in... read more »
Sania excited to be in Federer’s team in IPTL
On a high after winning the WTA Finals doubles crown and a clutch of prestigious titles this year, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza says she is now bracing up for the International Premier Tennis League where she would in the same team as Swiss veteran Roger Federer. “I think it is going to be... read more »
70 crore Indians have been issued Aadhaar numbers
NEW DELHI: Around 70 crore citizens across the country have till now received their unique identification (Aadhaar) number. According to unique identification authority of India (UIDAI), nine states, including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, have crossed 90% enrolment, while 16... read more »
Stray dogs rein terror in Shimla
SHIMLA: Tourist town of Shmla is grappling with the problem of stray dog menace. With roads and parks becoming shelter homes for stray dogs residents and tourists are wondering whether Shimla could be made free of the problem. While shortage of dog pounds and shelter homes are being cited as... read more »
Tamil Nadu CM finds fault with CBSE’s Udaan scheme, seeks more contact centres
CHENNAI: Alleging design flaws in the Centre’s Udaan scheme, Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to examine it and increase the... read more »
2G court summons Maran brothers in Aircel-Maxis case
A special 2G court summoned on Wednesday before it on March 2 former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran and others in the Aircel-Maxis deal. Special CBI court judge OP Saini took cognisance... read more »
Ukraine tensions spike as Russia backs rebel vote
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Izvestia newspaper on Tuesday that the rebel elections, due to take place this weekend, should “go ahead as agreed” and Russia... read more »
Nasa rocket explodes seconds after lift-off
An unmanned Nasa rocket carrying supplies and secret equipment to the International Space Station exploded seconds after lift-off from a commercial launch pad in Virginia. The Orbital... read more »
Govt submits 627 names of foreign account holders to Supreme Cour...
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday submitted a list comprising names of 627 Indians with foreign bank accounts in a sealed cover to the Supreme Court in an attempt to recover black money stashed... read more »
