Modi govt shifts finance secy Arvind Mayaram to tourism
The central government has transferred finance secretary Arvind Mayaram to the tourism department and brought in Rajasthan chief secretary Rajiv Mehrishi to replace him, according to a source privy to the development. Mayaram is the second senior official from the finance ministry to be transferred... read more »
ONGC sends second lot of relief aid for ‘Hudhud’ victims
The ONGC said here said on Thursday that they have second lot of relief aid forcyclone Hudhud affected people in form of 1.2 lakh liters water, transported through tankers in worst-hit Visakhapatnam. “With focus on providing instant relief to victims, ONGC has braced itself with staffers... read more »
Minor boy burnt alive in Bihar
A 15-year-old boy was burnt alive as his goat grazed on a farmer’s paddy field in Bihar’s Rohtas district. Police said on Thursday that the gory incident took place in Mohanpur village in Rohtas district. The boy, Sai Ram, belonging to Mahadalit community, died of burns. Sai Ram was burnt... read more »
Akshar Patel eager to make mark against West Indies in remaining ODIs
Akshar Patel who was selected in the Indian squad for the last ODIs and one T20I against West Indies has said that these matches will be important for him. “I wouldn’t be lying if I say that I don’t understand the situation I am in. If I get an opportunity to play these three matches will be... read more »
Ludhiana fake encounter: SIT starts investigation
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday commenced probe into the alleged fake encounter that took place at Jamalpur here last month in which two brothers were shot dead, police... read more »
Indian jailed for molesting woman in Singapore
An Indian national in Singapore was jailed today for four weeks for molesting a woman in a lift at a train station. Kandasamy Krishnan, 27, who works in an electrical company, pleaded... read more »
Five convicted in Dhaula Kuan gang-rape case
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday held five persons guilty in the infamous 2010 Dhaula Kuan abduction and gang-rape case. Additional Sessions Judge Virender Bhat had last week deferred... read more »
There is consensus on economic reform: Pranab
President Pranab Mukherjee believes that there is a cross-party consensus in India on the core principles of economic liberalisation and policy reform. After the initial focus on building... read more »
Tata Motors bags orders for 928 buses under JnNURM scheme in Sout...
Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has received another order to supply 928 Tata Marcopolo built buses to the State Transport Authorities in South India. The order comprises 487 units bagged from... read more »
