Advani booed at kabaddi contest
More than two months after the general elections, veteran BJP leader L.K. Advani may not have expected to be jeered and greeted with chants of “Modi, Modi” at an event as far flung from politics as a commercial kabaddi competition. The veteran BJP leader, however, had to face the chants and cut... read more »
Modi a mascot of Hinduism, says priest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not speak a word during the elaborate prayer ceremony conducted for him at Pashupatinath Temple here, revealed head priest Mool Bhatta Ganesh Bhatta, speaking to The Hindu. Mr. Modi arrived at the temple on Monday morning. The day is considered auspicious in the... read more »
Lakes formed by quake in China threaten flooding
Rescuers raced on Tuesday to evacuate villages near rising lakes formed by landslides, complicating relief efforts following a strong earthquake in southern China that killed at least 398 people and has left thousands homeless. Rescue teams have freed dozens of trapped survivors as they dig through... read more »
Real Madrid striker Willian Jose set to join Palmeiras
Real Madrid striker Willian Jose is close to joining Brazilian giants Palmeiras on loan until the end of the season. Jose has agreed in principal to a four-month deal with Palmeiras, who are expected to officially announce the 22-year-old’s move from the Bernabeu this week, Xinhua reported citing... read more »
Oil India completes 50% acquisition in Western Siberian block
Exploration and production firm Oil India Ltd (OIL) on Friday announced it has completed acquisition of 50 per cent shareholding in a subsidiary of PetroNeft Resources, which owns a block... read more »
Gold ends stabilize; silver rise on stockists buying
Gold ended steady at Rs. 28,400 per ten gram in the national capital on Friday in the absence of worthwhile activity even as it edged higher overseas. On the other hand, silver shot up on... read more »
PM hints at increased private sector role in Railways
Ahead of the rail budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hinted at an increased role of the private sector in development of railways. “We want the railway stations to have better... read more »
No need to fear on price rise; states should take action: FM
Blaming hoarders for the rise in food inflation, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said there is “no panic situation” and asked the states to take measures to crackdown on... read more »
Andy Coulson receives 18 month jail for phone hacking case
Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson, a onetime aide to British Prime Minister David Cameron, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for participating in a conspiracy to hack the phones of... read more »
