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Monthly News May 2014

Modi appointed PM, swearing-in on May 26

Modi appointed PM, swearing-in on May 26

Narendra Modi, who steered the BJP and the NDA to a landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections, was on Tuesday appointed Prime Minister. “I came to call on the President. The President has given me a formal letter (of appointment as the PM) and has invited me for oath-taking ceremony on May 26... read more »

People voted for their hope, aspiration ...

People voted for their hope, aspiration : Modi

Elected leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party, Narendra Modi on Tuesday declared that the Lok Sabha election results represent a new hope for the common man, and dedicated his government for the uplift of the poor, oppressed and deprived. “I accept the responsibility you have reposed in me. You... read more »

Congress extends support to new JD(U) go...

Congress extends support to new JD(U) government in Bihar

Congress in Bihar on Tuesday decided to continue with “unconditional” support to JD(U) government in Bihar and handed over its letter of support to Governor D.Y. Patil. As directed by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), a Congress delegation led by state president Ashok Choudhary met the... read more »

These diets keep diseases at bay

These diets keep diseases at bay

In addition to keeping extra kilos at arm’s length, there are some diets that also work at fending off illnesses. Here’s the master list While dieting is often thought of as the quickest way of shedding all those unwanted kilos, the result of a trim frame isn’t the primary goal of... read more »

Gold steady after two-day fall, economic optimism weighs

Gold price plunges by Rs 500 to Rs 29,600 per 10 grams

New Delhi – Gold prices plunged by Rs 500 to Rs 29,600 per 10 grams in the national capital Friday due to low demand from jewellers and retailers amid a weak global trend and... read more »

India's growth momentum will revive, says PM Manmohan Singh

PM Manmohan Singh Calls Narendra Modi to Congratulate Him on Election Victory

New Delhi – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called opposition leader Narendra Modi on Friday to congratulate him on the victory of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the... read more »

AAP seeks public views on government formation

Aam Aadmi Party India Election Impact Seen Greater Than Seats Won

Though India’s upstart antigraft party is poised to snag just four seats in the general election, that number belies its outsize impact on the campaign. The Aam Aadmi Party, just over... read more »

Snooping issue: Congress steps up pressure on Modi

Election Results 2014: Narendra Modi Wins India. BJP and Allies Cross 300 Seats

New Delhi – Eight months after the BJP named him its prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, 63, proved he was worth the opposition the party originally encountered over its... read more »

Apple patents tech to `track your home`!

Apple, Google call truce in long-running smartphone patent war

Apple Inc and Google Inc’s Motorola Mobility unit have agreed to settle all patent litigation between them over smartphones, ending one of the highest-profile lawsuits in technology. In a joint... read more »