India
Clubbing with the Bard
In Chennai, on April 23, there wont be any Shakespeare look-alikes walking on the streets. Nor will there be marching bands, read..
Navy to induct over 90 fighting platforms in a decade
The 45 ships are either in the Request for Proposal (RFI) stage or discussions are going on for their prices with the vendors.
No BRICS' condition for IMF $ 430 bn fund: Pranab
Earlier, India decided to defer its announcement on making its contribution to the IMF.
Petrol pump dealers defer nationwide strike
The Federation of All India Petroleum Traders had called for a day-long strike on Monday to demand higher commission on sale of petrol and diesel.
UDF loses Ottappalam Municipality
PALAKKAD: The UDF lost power in the Ottappalam Municipality on Saturday when the CPM-sponsored no-confidence motion was passed in&..
Plight of SC-ST communities ignored
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The oppressed communities should come forward in protest against the neglect towards them by successive govern..
Fresh salvo against Rajan Gurukkal
KOTTAYAM: Triggering a fresh controversy against Mahatma Gandhi University Vice-Chancellor Rajan Gurukkal and the varsity ad..
Divakaran seeks Vigilance probe
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPI parliamentary party leader C Divakaran alleged that there was rampant corruption behind the State Go..
Taxi driver jailed for biting 5-yr-old on cheek
The court convicted driver Aman Kumar for using criminal force on the minor with the intention to outrage her modesty after he pleaded guilty.
KMRL mulls reconstruction of South ROB
KOCHI: The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) authorities will soon look into the possibilities of the reconstruction of the South Ra..
UP has 60 pc vacant posts in police; India 25 pc
Chidambaram has termed the findings of the Bureau of Police Research and Development study as a "wake-up call".
Two more held for kidnap-murder of boy
AMALAPURAM: Police here arrested two more men who were allegedly associated with the kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old boy Goka..
SHRC for probe into biased action of cops
HYDERABAD: The AP State Human Rights Commission (APHRC) directed P Gautam Kumar, principal secretary, Home, to personally in..
SBI to slash interest rates
HYDERABAD: The State Bank of India (SBI) will shortly slash the interest rates on different loans as per directions of Reserve Ban..
No bar on disposing of minors undivided share
Madras HC ruling says section 8 of Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act not applicable in joint family property...
World's tallest Hindu temple to come up in Bihar
The Ram temple, to be constructed by Bihar-based religious group Mahavir Sthan Nyas Samiti with an estimated cost of Rs 150-200 crore.