Modi holds talks with Afghan President Karzai
In his first bilateral meeting with international leaders after assuming charge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai. The meeting with Mr. Karzai followed Mr. Modi’s talks with Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom at the... read more »
Gorakhdham express mishap: toll rises to 22
With the recovery of eight more bodies, the toll in the Delhi-Gorakhpur train accident has climbed to 22 on Tuesday. “Eight more bodies have been recovered by the rescue teams since last night and 103 others have been injured,” District Magistrate Bharat Lal said. Gas cutters are being used to... read more »
Maharashtra, ahead of State polls, gets 6 ministers
With the Union Council of Ministers featuring as many as six faces from Maharashtra, the focus on the state which goes to the polls in October is unmistakeable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also been careful to keep a delicate balance between the state’s various regions in his cabinet... read more »
On Day 1, Jaitley promises to ‘balance’ inflation, growth
New Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday pledged to contain price rise, restore confidence of investors in the economy and promote growth while keeping the fiscal deficit under check. Stating that the country’s economy was passing through difficult times, he said,... read more »
Obama makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
President Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Sunday as his administration plans to end the nation’s longest war at the end of this year, and faces intense criticism over... read more »
Modi may pick five BJP ministers from Maharashtra
Maharashtra is likely to be represented by at least five Cabinet ministers, including former BJP president Nitin Gadkari and senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde, in the Narendra Modi... read more »
MBA student arrested for anti-Narendra Modi message on WhatsApp
Bangalore: An MBA student was arrested by Bangalore’s Central Crime Branch on Saturday for circulating offensive message against PM-elect Narendra Modi on WhatsApp, reports said... read more »
13 killed, including three youth as storm hits eastern belt of Uttar Pradesh
As many as 13 people were killed and several injured in a storm that hit eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, officials said. The storm killed people in Sonebhadra, Mirzapur and... read more »
Former Samsung India Mobile Head Vineet Taneja named CEO of Micro...
Stepping up the battle in the Indian mobile handset market, domestic mobile brand Micromax has roped in Samsung India’s former Head of IT and Mobile Division, Vineet Taneja, as its new Chief... read more »
