Next generation male condoms coming soon
Thiruvananthapuram – Scientists at HLL Life Care here are working on the next generation of male condoms — a super-thin, ultra-sensitive contraceptive with a thickness of less than 0.04 mm, made by blending latex with graphene. The new condom has received accolades from far and wide,... read more »
Gold prices fell by Rs. 110 to Rs. 31,040 per ten grams
Gold prices fell by Rs. 110 to Rs. 31,040 per ten grams in the national capital today on profit-selling by stockists at existing higher levels amid a weak global trend. However, silver gained for the third straight day by adding Rs. 60 to Rs. 45,060 per kg on increased off-take by industrial units... read more »
HC rejects Kingfisher’s plea against move by banks
The Karnataka High Court has rejected a petition by Vijay Mallya-led Kingfisher Airlines Limited challenging the move by a consortium of banks to take possession of its “Kingfisher House” property in Mumbai to realise part of the debts due to them from the airlines. Kingfisher Airlines Limited... read more »
Supreme Court raps UP over condition of Muzaffarnagar relief camps
The Supreme Court on Thursday took “serious” note of deaths of over 40 children in relief camps for riot-affected people in Muzaffarnagar and directed the Uttar Pradesh government to immediately take remedial measures to meet the threat of winter. The apex court, which asked the State... read more »
China rejects Japanese resolution on air defence zone
Beijing – The foreign affairs committee of the National People’s Congress said China’s top legislature firmly oppose a Japanese resolution on the country’s East... read more »
Sheila Dikshit trails to Kejriwal
New Delhi – In Delhi’s most keenly watched contest, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) founder Arvind Kejriwal Sunday edged past Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in New Delhi assembly... read more »
AIADMK leads in Yercaud
Chennai – The ruling AIADMK was on the winning track Sunday in the Yercaud constituency in Tamil Nadu, with its candidate P. Saroja leading over DMK’s V. Maran by over 4,800... read more »
BJP leads in Delhi, AAP makes waves
New Delhi – The Congress was headed for a rout in Delhi Sunday, with the BJP seemingly on the winning track but the debutant Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) putting up a spectacular show in the... read more »
BJP heads for big win in Rajasthan
Jaipur – The BJP seems to be heading for a big win in India’s desert state of Rajasthan, early vote count trends showed Sunday. Wild celebrations broke out outside BJP offices across the... read more »
