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Sports minister unhappy with preparations for CWG, Asian Games
India's preparations for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, have left Sports Minister less than impressed.
Vodafone,ICICI launch M-Pesa money transfer service in Bihar
Telecommunication major Vodafone India in association with ICICI bank has started the unique money transfer and payment service "M-Pesa" in Bihar and Jharkhand where banking network and financial penetration is inadequate, particularly, in rural areas.
Fox Star Studios strikes two-film deal with Tamil filmmaker
Fox Star Studios has raised its stakes in the Tamil film industry by entering into an alliance with CV Kumar.
Hockey girls return home after World Cup bronze
"Hockey is still alive in India," said Rani Rampal after the team's arrival from Germany on Tuesday.
After Uttarakhand disaster, Nepal alternative destination for religious tourists
Nepal and its rich Hindu culture and ancient temples could serve as an alternative to flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, according to a leading Nepali tour and travel operator.
I am happy to stay with Force India: Adrian Sutil
Sutil's best result this season was his fifth place in Monte Carlo, but he is confident he can do better.
21-year-old boy dies in govt hospital for want of timely treatment
A 21-year-old youth died at the Shakir Ali Khan Hospital in Bhopal allegedly after remaining neglected for four hours. The incident took place on Monday after Raja experienced chest pain around seven in the morning and went to the government Jawaharlal Ne...
Fodder scam: SC reserves order on Lalu's plea to transfer trial court judge
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on RJD chief Lalu Yadav's plea seeking transfer of the trial court judge hearing the case against him in the fodder scam in Jharkhand. A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam, which had on July 9 ordere...
Pakistan: Musharraf trial adjourned till Aug 20
Pervez Musharraf was not brought to the Rawalpindi court due to threats to his life.
5-year-old boy crossing a makeshift bridge falls into stream in Uttarkashi
Rain fury on Tuesday continued in Uttarakhand where a five-year-old boy was swept away by a seasonal stream in Uttarkashi district following heavy rains. The incident occurred at 7: 30 AM when the boy Rajesh Nautiyal was on his way to school, Uttarakashi...
Narendra Modi's letter sparks war of words between Gujarat government and Congress
A war of words has broken out between Gujarat Congress and the ruling BJP government over Chief Minister Narendra Modi's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking 90 per cent central assistance for the Sardar Sarovar Project. In the letter written t...
Narayan Rane defends son Nitesh's tweets about Gujaratis
After Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil said the government would examine Nitesh Rane's controversial statement about Gujaratis living in Mumbai and take action if he was found guilty, Nitesh's father, state Industry minister Narayan Rane, on Monday rush...
Bajaj Auto gives ultimatum to employees to end strike in 1 week
The Bajaj Auto chief warned if the issue is not resolved within a week, 50 per cent of production will be moved to other plants.
Nine Spanish league games probed for match-fixing
The president of the Spanish league says nine football matches are currently being investigated on suspicion of possible match-fixing, including three in the top division.
We support the Food Security Bill in spirit: Nitish
Nitish Kumar said the people of Bihar stood to benefit from the Bill which has come into effect after enactment of an ordinance last month.
Roberto Soldado completes big-money move from Valencia to Spurs
Valencia striker Roberto Soldado has completed his move to Tottenham Hotspur after passing a medical, the Premier League club announced on Monday.