Won’t have sledging war with Warner, says Anderson
England pace spearhead James Anderson says the team has no intention of provoking a sledging war with firebrand Australian opener David Warner in Saturday’s high-profile cricket World Cup opener here. Anderson, who has a reputation of getting under the skin of Australian players, was asked if he... read more »
I feared my career was over after the Adelaide Test: Clarke
On a comeback trail following a hamstring surgery, Australian captain Michael Clarke on Friday said he had feared his career was finished after the Adelaide Test against India. The 33-year-old veteran will sit out Australia’s World Cup opener against traditional rival England on Saturday. “When... read more »
Power Grid to raise Rs.1,500 crore
Power Grid Corporation of India will raise Rs.1,500 crore through bonds to meet the capital expenditure plans for this year, its Chairman and Managing Director R. N. Nayak said. “For this financial year, we have capital expenditure plan of Rs.22,000 crore, out of which Rs.17,700 crore has already... read more »
MRF Q1 net up 80 %
MRF has reported 4.8 per cent growth in its total income from operations (net) to Rs.3,353.01 crore in the first quarter ended December 31, 2014, up from Rs.3,200.57 crore in the same period in the previous year. The net profit has risen by 80 per cent to Rs.323.51 crore from Rs.179.89 crore. Net... read more »
Some ex-PMs compromised deep assets of national security: Parrikar
In a serious charge, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has alleged that some Prime Ministers of the country have compromised “deep assets of national security.” Though Mr.... read more »
Tiger population is on rise in North East
Tiger population in North Eastern hills and Brahmaputra flood plains has increased to 201 in 2014 from 148 in 2010, according to the latest status report on tigers. Assam registered the... read more »
Obama wants to clinch climate change deal with India during his visit
WASHINGTON: Beyond all the optics and symbolism of the US president being chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations, President Obama is arriving in New Delhi with his eye on at... read more »
2 Killed, 14 Injured in Bomb Explosion at Bihar Court
Two persons, including a woman, have been killed in a bomb explosion in a court in Arrah in western Bihar this morning. The police said a woman was carrying the bomb and was killed when it... read more »
Former Thai Leader Impeached, Reawakening Tensions
BANGKOK — Dormant political tensions re-emerged in Thailand on Friday when the military junta’s handpicked assembly impeached the country’s former prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra. Shortly... read more »
