Will return to BJP, says Yeddyurappa
Ending months of speculation, former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Monday said he would return to the BJP, which he had deserted to form his own outfit more than a year ago. “I will give sweet news in the first week of New Year. I know the party which I built has suffered due to my... read more »
Gold prices fell by Rs 170 to Rs 29,950 per 10 grams
Snapping a two-day rising trend, gold prices fell by Rs 170 to Rs 29,950 per 10 grams in the national capital Monday on profit selling by stockists at existing higher levels, influenced by a weak global trend. Silver also met with resistance after four days of gains, and lost Rs 750 at Rs 44,250... read more »
Explosives found outside Musharraf’s house
Islamabad – Explosives were recovered from the vicinity of former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf’s farmhouse Monday, a media report said. According to police, five packets of explosives were found — each containing around 400-500 gm of explosive material while one pack had a... read more »
Kerala assembly no longer model for the country: Antony
Thiruvananthapuram – The Kerala assembly is no longer a model for the country, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday, addressing the valedictory function of the 125 years’ celebration of the legislature of Kerala. “There was a time when the functioning of the Kerala assembly... read more »
Kejriwal, cabinet to take oath Saturday in history-making event
New Delhi – The stage is set for a new and exciting chapter in India’s political history to unfold here as Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, who stunned everyone with... read more »
Sensex closes 119 points up, IT stocks gain
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Friday’s trade 119 points or 0.56 percent up, on positive global cues and buying by foreign institutional investors... read more »
Was shaken to core by 2002 riots: Narendra Modi
New Delhi – A day after an Ahmedabad court dismissed a plea in a case relating to the 2002 Gujarat communal riots, the state’s Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday said he was... read more »
Hope to make another strong appearance in Chennai: Wawrinka
World No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka had a terrific 2013 and he is keen to start the coming year on a high at one of his favourite tours, Chennai Open, to be held here from December 30 to January... read more »
Steyn, Morkel strike as India reaches 271 for 5 at tea
Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel on Friday struck in the extended second session as they dismissed Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli before tea. India reached 271 for 5 at the... read more »
