Bangalore-Nanded Train mishap, 23 killed,40 People Escaped
The fire that broke out in the B-1 air-conditioned coach of the Bangalore-Nanded express early on Saturday morning left 23 dead, including two children. Though officials are trying to work with the passenger manifest, only a DNA test can establish their identity, said senior officials. Around 9... read more »
Khobragade case: India seeks details of possible U.S. tax violations
New Delhi – The Indian Government has reportedly sought details about staff in American schools in the country for possible tax violations and revoked ID cards of U.S. consular officials and their families, retaliatory steps for the arrest of an Indian diplomat in New York. The measures... read more »
Congress serious about fighting corruption: Rahul
New Delhi – Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Friday said his party “is serious about fighting corruption” and urged the opposition to help the government pass the anti-graft bills pending in parliament. “It’s about a system. The Congress party is serious about it... read more »
Reconsider Adarsh report, Rahul urges Maharashtra
New Delhi – Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Friday said the report on Adarsh society allotments should be reconsidered by the Maharashtra cabinet. “I think Adarsh (report) should be reconsidered,” he said responding to a question.. The state is ruled by the Congress in... read more »
Sensex closes flat; IT stocks down
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets ended! Monday’s trade flat, as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to be net buyers in the market despite US... read more »
Controlling inflation remains RBI priority: Raghuram Rajan
Brushing aside suggestions that the RBI has shifted focus from inflation management to growth, the central bank on Monday said fighting rising prices will continue to be its priority and a... read more »
India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-III missile
India on Monday test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-III ballistic missile with a strike range of more than 3,000 km as part of a user trial by the Army from Wheeler Island off Odisha coast,... read more »
Apple has ‘big plans’ for 2014: Tim Cook
Apple enthusiasts across the globe are in for a treat as the iconic creator of iPhone smartphone and iPad tablet has “big plans” lined up for the next year. “We have a lot... read more »
Palpable design to malign me, Ganguly tells CJI
Kolkata – Claiming there was a “palpable design” to malign him at the instance of “interested quarters”, retired Supreme Court judge A.K. Ganguly Monday wrote to Chief... read more »
