Sensex closes 245 points down; automobile stocks plunge
Mumbai – A key index of the Indian equities markets Thursday closed 245.80 points or 1.16 percent down, its third consecutive fall this week, as bearish sentiment was observed ahead of the retail inflation data which will be released later in the day. The 30-scrip S&P Sensex of the Bombay... read more »
Ready to pass Lokpal bill without debate: BJP
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday said it was ready to pass the Lokpal bill without debate if it was presented as it was after the select committee’s changes. But it questioned the government’s seriousness in passing the anti-corruption legislation. “We... read more »
Sri Lanka’s detention of Indian fishermen warlike act: Jayalalithaa
Chennai – India cannot continue with the facile “do not touch” policy with Sri Lanka in the wake of its “brazen” and “warlike” mass abduction of Indian fishermen, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa said Thursday. “These are the largest and most... read more »
Anushka Sharma clocks five years in filmdom
Mumbai – Actress Anushka Sharma, who completed five years in Bollywood Thursday, has thanked her fans for their continued love and support. “Thank you for the beautiful wishes and the unflinching love and support over the years. Five years of Anushka Sharma. I love love love love love... read more »
Close fight between BJP and AAP in Delhi
Counting of votes for the closely watched Delhi Assembly election, considered significant ahead of Lok Sabha polls next year, began on Sunday morning amid tight security. The electoral fate... read more »
Delhi awaits a political Super Sunday
New Delhi – The outcome of the Delhi assembly elections – arguably the most exciting among the five states that went to polls in Nov-Dec – will be out Sunday, with t! he... read more »
Saif was really generous: ‘Yaariyan’ director
Mumbai – Saif Ali Khan gave away the title “Yaariyan” to producer Bhushan Kumar for his wife Divya Khosla Kumar’s directorial debut for free. She says it was... read more »
Delhi Assembly Elections: Why exit polls can’t predict the next CM
New Delhi: A 66 per cent voter turnout in an urban centre like Delhi is phenomenal by any standards. No one had expected such brisk polling from an ‘apathetic’ city notorious for a... read more »
Uncertainty over fresh parole for Sanjay Dutt
Nagpur – Uncertainty looms over the fresh parole granted to imprisoned Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt as the state government Saturday sought a report on the issue, officials said here. The parole... read more »
