Hazare confident Keriwal will do good work
Ralegan-Siddhi (Maharashtra) – Anna Hazare Saturday said he was confident that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will do a good job. “We have been together for many years. I am confident that he will do good work,” Hazare told reporters here. The man, who Kejriwal considers his... read more »
Kejriwal promises clean government, warns of dangers
New Delhi – Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday pledged to provide a clean government and alternative politics to change the face of India but warned of “roadblocks” from vested interests. Addressing tens of thousands after taking oath at the vast Ramlila Maidan,... read more »
Cosy up at home: Plan warm, pocket-friendly New Year’s Eve
By Radhika Bhirani New Delhi – If burning a hole in your pocket at lavish parties with deafening music and a packed crowd of strangers is not your perfect idea of a New Year’s Eve bash, how about cosying up in the comfort of your house in the company of close friends and family? Make it... read more »
Nanded-Bangalore Express, 26 passengers burnt alive ,15 injured
Hyderabad – At least 26 passengers were burnt alive and 15 others were injured as two coaches of the Nanded-Bangalore Express caught fire in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh early Saturday, officials said. The mishap took place around 5 a.m. near Kothacheruvu railway station in Anantapur... read more »
NASA and Japan’s space agency announce launch date for global precipitation satellite
Washington – NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are planning to launch a new satellite at 1:07 pm to 3:07 pm EST, Feb. 27, from JAXA’s Tanegashima Space... read more »
Tottenham draws 1-1 with West Brom in Premier League
Johannesburg – New Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood has suffered a frustrating start to his reign after the club drew 1-1 with West Bromwich Albion at White Hart Lane on... read more »
Snoopgate inquiry a genuine need: Congress
Rejecting BJP’s charge of political vendetta in the Centre’s move to set up an inquiry commission to probe Gujarat snoopgate case, Congress on Friday said it was a “genuine need”... read more »
Google files lawsuit against Apple, Microsoft backed Rockstar patent group
Washington – Google has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Apple and Microsoft backed consortium Rockstar, claiming that its patent campaign is unfairly targeting Google’s... read more »
CNG rate increase due to court orders: IGL
A day after hiking CNG price by a steep Rs 4.50 per kg, Indraprastha Gas Ltd on Friday said the rate increase were forced by court orders that led to cut in allocation of cheaper domestic natural... read more »
