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South Central Railway to provide bio-toilets on more trains

May 17, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) The South Central Railway (SCR) plans to procure 200 more eco-friendly bio-toilets to provide the facility on more trains in the next few months.

No separate samadhis; VVIPs now to have common memorial place

May 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has gave its approval for construction of a 'Rashtriya Smriti', a common memorial site near Ekta Sthal in New Delhi, for performing the last rites of national leaders.

Nod for common site for funeral rites of departed leaders

May 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) A common memorial site for performing the last rites of departed national leaders, including presidents, vice presidents, prime ministers and other leaders is to come up near Ekta Sthal, located near Rajghat, in New Delhi.

Indian Army's first woman jawan found dead

May 14, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Indian Army's first woman jawan Shanti Tigga was found hanging in a railway hospital in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district Tuesday, police said.

Woman army jawan found dead

May 14, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Woman army jawan Shanti Tigga was found hanging in a railway hospital in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district Tuesday, police said.

Knight Riders beat RCB by 5 wickets

May 12, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here Sunday.

Knight Riders restrict RCB to 115/9

May 12, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Royal Challengers Bangalore to 115 for nine in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here Sunday.

I-League: Pune FC seal 2nd spot for best finish

May 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Pune, May 11 (IANS) Pune FC clinched the second spot in I-League 2012-13, their best finish, with a comfortable 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows in a round 26 encounter at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here Saturday.

UPA draws sharp criticism over 'corrupt' ministers

May 10, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Taking potshots at the ruling Congress Party at the Centre, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Friday alleged that the UPA Government gives its 'corrupt ministers' adequate time to erase evidence.

Pune FC geared for second place finish

May 10, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Pune, May 10 (IANS) Pune FC have their eyes set on finishing second, the next best position at stake in the I-League after the champions were decided a round earlier.

BJP conspiracy behind Goa beef shortage, say NCP, Congress

May 9, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Panaji, May 9 (IANS) After a scathing attack by the Goa church, both the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Thursday blamed the BJP-led state government for the ongoing beef shortage in the state.

Parliament adjourned sine die

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned sine die Wednesday, two days ahead of schedule.

Parliament adjourned sine die

May 8, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): Both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die on Wednesday, two days before the scheduled end of the Budget Session.

Parliament disrupted as BJP calls for PM's resignation

May 8, 2013 at 11:28 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Parliament was disrupted Wednesday as the BJP persisted with its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks, and also demanded that ministers P.K. Bansal and Ashwani Kumar step down.

Goa Church demands beef from BJP government

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Panaji, May 7 (IANS) The Church in Goa wants the state government to put beef on the dinner tables in the thousands of Christian and Muslim homes, even as the high court last week tried to streamline slaughtering laws in the state.

Parliament stalled, BJP wants PM, Bansal and Ashwani to quit

May 7, 2013 at 12:56 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were stalled Tuesday as the BJP pressed for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks and also demanded that ministers P.K. Bansal and Ashwani Kumar step down.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day, Lok Sabha till 3 p.m.

May 6, 2013 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The second half of the Budget Session of Parliament continued to face disruptions on Monday, as the opposition refused to allow any debate or transaction of business, citing various issues on which it could not agree with the government.

Pakistan clinch Asian Squash Campionship after 14 years

May 6, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) Pakistan ended a 14-year drought as its top player Aamir Atlas won the 17th Asian Individual Men's Squash Championship by defeating Abdullah Al Muzayen of Kuwait here.

Annie Au wins Asian Squash Championship

May 6, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) Annie Au of Hong Kong won the 17th Women's Individual Asian Squash Championship by defeating Malaysian star Low Wee Wern here.

Fate of Ashwini Kumar and Pawan Kumar Bansal uncertain

May 5, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (ANI): The core committee of the Congress party is meeting in the national capital to discuss various issues including the future of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar following the demands for their resignation.

Railway bribery row: CBI court sends Singla, three others to four-day remand

May 4, 2013 at 7:33 PM

A Delhi court Saturday granted four days police custody of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla and three others, arrested for allegedly taking a bribe to ensure the promotion of a top railway official...............

The lawyers are agents of peace and order in the society: CM

May 4, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that there is a need of welfare of the lawyers and announced hike in the corpus fund of Bar Council of Delhi for welfare measures.

No knowledge about bribe, says Bansal

May 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Saturday claimed that he was innocent, and had "no knowledge or clue" about the bribe that his nephew, Vijay Singla, had allegedly taken for fixing a top level position in the government.

Maharashtra wants centre to fund suburban elevated rail corridor

May 3, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Friday sought central funding for its mega-infrastructure project - the Mumbai Elevated Rail Corridor Project, which is aimed to revolutionise suburban commuting in the city, official sources said here.

Rs.100 crore found in Saradha Group chief's 254 accounts

May 3, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) West Bengal Police have found Rs.100 crore in 254 bank accounts of Sudipta Sen, the arrested promoter of the chit fund aided Saradha Group, and were also looking into why the agencies which monitor such companies "did not" do their job.

Mumbai Metro rail completes successful trial run

May 1, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (ANI): The Mumbai Metro train successfully conducted its first trial run here on Wednesday morning.

Defending champion Gao Ning to skip Commonwealth TT in Delhi

April 30, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Two-time champion Gao Ning of Singapore will not take part in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships beginning here Sunday.

Mukherjee inaugurates 14 mega watt solar power project at Deoghar

April 30, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Deogarh (Jharkhand), April 30 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a 14 megawatt solar power project and laid foundation stones for the Pilgrim Queue Complex and Deoghar- Basukinath 44 kilo metre solar street light project at Deoghar in Jharkhand on Tuesday.

Indian in Bahrain stabbed in passport row

April 29, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Dubai, April 29 (IANS) A 35-year-old Indian man in Bahrain was stabbed, allegedly by one of his employers, in a row after he went to collect his passport.

Suspect dead in Ghaziabad police lockup, kin allege torture

April 28, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Ghaziabad, April 28 (IANS) A suspect in a robbery-cum-double-murder case was found dead Sunday in a police lockup here, hours before he was to be presented in a court, police said. His father has alleged his son died following police torture.

Lee Chong Wei claims second India Open title (Roundup)

April 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) World No.1 and top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia claimed his second India Open Super Series title in three years, beating Japanese sixth seed Kenichi Tago in the men's singles final here at the Siri Fort Sports Complex Sunday.

Lee Chong Wei claims second India Open title

April 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) World No.1 and top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia claimed his second India Open Super Series badminton title in three years, beating Japanese sixth seed Kenichi Tago in the men's singles final here at the Siri Fort Sports Complex Sunday.

India Open: Ratchanok bags her maiden Super Series title

April 28, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Thai girl Ratchanok Intanon, seeded third, clinched her maiden Super Series title at the $200,000 India Open by beating German second seed Juliane Schenk in the women's singles final at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Sunday.

India Open: Thai Ratchanok clinches maiden Super Series title

April 28, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Thai girl Ratchanok Intanon, seeded third, clinched her maiden Super Series title at the $200,000 India Open by beating German second seed Juliane Schenk in the women's singles final at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Sunday.

Japan's Miyuki-Satoko win India Open women's doubles crown

April 28, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) World No.10 women's doubles pair Miyuki Maeda and Satoko Suetsuna of Japan won the India Open Super Series title here Sunday.

Indonesian Ahmad-Natsir clinch India Open mixed doubles

April 28, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Indonesian top seeds Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir beat South Korea's Sung Hyun Ko and Ha Na Kim in the mixed doubles final of the India Open Super Series badminton here Sunday.

Meat-starved Goa looks to High Court for relief (Goa Newsletter)

April 28, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Panaji, April 28 (IANS) For a land known for using copious amounts of beef for curry, roasts or steaks for every meal, a week without red meat feels like forever.

Pakistan prisoners' security in Delhi's Tihar Jail tightened

April 28, 2013 at 9:32 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (ANI): Following the violent and brutal assault on Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan's Kot Lakhpat Jail on Friday evening, authorities at Delhi's Tihar Jail have reportedly tightened security around all Pakistani prisoners here to avoid a similar incident.

Lee Chong Wei lauds Gopichand, Saina

April 27, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) World No.1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia lauded Indian national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand and ace shuttler Saina Nehwal here Saturday.

Things didn't go my way: Sindhu

April 27, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Home favourite P.V. Sindhu, who lost her women's singles semifinals at the India Open Super Series here Saturday, said things just did not go her way.

Sindhu, Pawar crash out of India Open (Roundup)

April 27, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India's campaign at the $200,000 India Open Super Series came to an end here Saturday after P.V. Sindhu and Anand Pawar lost their semifinal matches at the Siri Fort Sports Complex.

Sindhu falls in India Open semis

April 27, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India's P.V. Sindhu went down to Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon in the women's singles semifinal of the India Open Super Series at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Saturday.

India Open: Pawar's dream run ends in semis

April 27, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Mumbai shuttler Anand Pawar's dream run ended at the India Open Super Series after he lost his men's singles semifinal against Japanese Kenichi Tago at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Saturday.

Taufik-conqueror Prannoy beaten by Lee Chong Wei

April 26, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) H.S. Prannoy, who beat legendary Taufik Hidayat Thursday, went out in the men's singles quarterfinals of the India Open Super Series here Friday to top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia.

Sindhu advances to India Open semis

April 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu, seeded eighth, advanced to the women's singles semi-finals of the $200,000 India Open Super Series here Friday.

Delhi to host Thomas, Uber finals in May 2014

April 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Badminton's premier events, the Thomas and Uber Cup finals, will be held in the national capital here next year May 18-25.

Now, reserve your train tickets in 60 days

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Booking of reserved train tickets has been reduced from the existing 120 days to 60 days.

Lost focus after wrong line-call: Saina

April 25, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India Open Super Series top seed Saina Nehwal said a wrong line-call in the third game made her lose focus and squander three matchpoints to lose the contest at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Thursday.

New Delhi to host Thomas and Uber Cup finals

April 25, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) New Delhi will host badminton's two premier events -- the Thomas and the Uber Cup finals -- next year.

Waiting for Saina in quarters: Sindhu

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India's P.V. Sindhu Thursday said she is waiting for top seed Saina Nehwal in the women's singles quarterfinals after winning her second round match against China's Sun Yu at the India Open Super Series here.

Railway police arrest Mizo youth in Guwahati exporting drugs after drug seizure

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Guwahati, April 25 (ANI): Railway Police in Guwahati have seized drugs from students during a routine check at the railway station.

Prannoy sends Taufik crashing out of India Open

April 25, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Indian shuttler Haseena Sunil Kumar Prannoy caused the biggest upset of the India Open Super Series Thursday when he ousted former Olympic and World Champion Taufik Hidayat here.

Sindhu enters India Open quarters

April 25, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Eighth seed P.V. Sindhu of India entered the women's singles quarter-finals at the India Open Super Series Thursday, raising the possibility her showdown with Saina Nehwal.

Pakistan aim to reclaim lost glory at Asian Squash meet

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) Pakistani squash players have vowed to win the title at the 17th Asian Championships to be held here next month.

Satisfied with my performance: Saina

April 24, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal Wednesday said she was satisfied with her performance after she moved into the second round of the India Open Super Series badminton beating Belaetrix Manuputi of Indonesia.

Wanted to beat Taufik once before he retired: Kashyap

April 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap's desire to beat former Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat from Indonesia once again remained unfulfilled.

India Open: Saina in second round of women's singles

April 24, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Olympic broze medallist and top seed Saina Nehwal advanced to the second round of the women's singles event at the $200,000 India Open Super Series badminton here Wednesday.

India Open: Taufik saves matchpoint to beat Kashyap

April 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Former Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia saved a matchpoint to beat home favourite and fifth seed Parupalli Kashyap in a nail-biting men's singles first round contest of the $200,000 India Open Super Series here Wednesday.

Two challenges for shuttlers in line-call review

April 24, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Badminton players will be able to challenge referee decisions for line-calls twice in the latest amendment made by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) earlier this month.

Sea turtle inspired robot helps study crawling mechanics in sea creatures

April 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers in the US have created a sea turtle-inspired robot to help understand the mechanics of walking and crawling on complex surfaces.

Indian woman in Bahrain with burn injuries stable

April 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Dubai, April 22 (IANS) The condition of an Indian woman in Bahrain, who sustained severe burn injuries during a clash between police and protesters April 19, is said to be improving, reports said Monday.

Gopichand wants consistency from his wards

April 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand wants more consistency from his trainees at the India Open that starts here Tuesday.

BAI to review its constitution

April 22, 2013 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Badminton Association of India (BAI) will review its constitution at its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held here Saturday.

Saina vs Sindhu, a possibility at India Open

April 21, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Badminton buffs have been waiting for a mouthwatering marquee clash between Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu. The two Indians could possibly face off for the first time if both go through to the quarter-finals at the India Open here next week.

I-League: Pune FC thrash Air India 6-0

April 20, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Pune, April 20 (IANS) Pune FC scored their biggest-ever I-League win by thrashing Air India FC 6-0 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge-Balewadi here Saturday.

I-League: Pune FC focus on points ahead of Air India game

April 19, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Pune, April 19 (IANS) Pune FC believe there still remains a chance to push up further in the I-League table. And hence, on the eve of their Round 25 away game against Air-India, talk revolved on staying positive and achieving maximum at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here Saturday.

Chong Wei aims to reclaim India Open badminton

April 18, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) World No.1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia is aiming to reclaim his title at the forthcoming India Open which he won in 2011.

Complimentary Asian Wrestling tickets from Thursday

April 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Complimentary tickets for the Asian Wrestling Championship will be available at Gate No.7-A of Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here April 18-22 from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Will try to win India Open: Saina

April 15, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal is upbeat about her prospects in the India Open Super Series but added that the tournament draw is tough and winning won't be easy.

Top Russian official held in $13 mn fraud case

April 14, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The director of the Central Naval Museum in Russia's St. Petersburg city has been arrested as part of an investigation into a $13 million fraud, the Investigative Committee said.

Seoul asks Pyongyang to come to dialogue table

April 11, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Seoul, April 11 (IANS) South Korea Thursday called on North Korea to come to the dialogue table to resolve the deadlock.

Seoul calls on Pyongyang to come to dialogue table

April 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Seoul, April 11 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea on Thursday called on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to come to the dialogue table to resolve the political deadlock with its northern neighbor.

Maracana meets Olympic standards

April 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 9 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro's state government has denied that the Maracana Stadium will be shut for more redevelopment work following next year's FIFA World Cup.

Man U dismisses 'Old Trafford renaming' reports following big money AON deal

April 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM

London, Apr 9: Manchester United Club has dismissed reports that they will sell the naming rights of the iconic Old Trafford stadium following the renaming of United's Carrington Training Ground to AON Training Complex under an eight - year deal with the insurance company.

Man U set to reap bounty with new multi-million-dollar AON deal

April 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM

LONDON, Apr 9: In a move to drive surplus revenue through sponsorship, Manchester United has sealed a new multi - million dollar agreement with AON, an U.S. insurance company.

'Tipsarevic, Youzhny to play in Kremlin Cup'

April 2, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Janko Tipsarevic and Mikhail Youzhny are likely to feature in this year's Kremlin Cup, a Russian tennis official said Tuesday, an early boost for a tournament that typically struggles to attract the world's top men.

Indian women to take on Bangladesh in T20I, ODI series

March 31, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) The Indian women's cricket team will play Bangladesh in a Twenty20 International and One-Day International (ODI) series in April, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Sunday.

Brazil Olympic athletes affected by World Cup

March 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 25 (IANS) Brazil's 2011 pole vault World Champion Fabiana Murer has claimed the 2014 FIFA World Cup is negatively affecting Brazil's preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Pakistani daily fears terror attacks during polls

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Islamabad, March 20 (IANS) Terrorism is very much alive in Pakistan and this becomes all the more ominous with elections now just around the corner, said a daily Wednesday.

Herschel discovers 15 new very young stars

March 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): Using the Herschel space observatory, a European Space Agency mission, astronomers have found some of the youngest stars ever seen in the Universe.

India committed to development of inter-country rail linkages: Bansal

March 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Monday said the Government of India is committed to the development of inter-country rail linkages and in furtherance of this policy extended its fullest support to the development of Trans-Asian Railway Network.

Elton John cancels show on medical grounds

March 17, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Singer Elton John cancelled a show in Alabama citing 'medical reasons', but more details are unknown.

Pune FC begin final phase against Sesa FA

March 14, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Jamshedpur, March 14 (IANS) Pune FC take on first-timers Sesa FA in their final phase Under-20 I-League assault at the J.R.D. Sports Complex Saturday.

No truth in discrimination theory among states: Railway Minister

March 13, 2013 at 5:10 PM

The Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has said that railway will focus on safety and passenger amenities. He was taking part in the debate on the passing ot the rail budget in the Lok Sabha.

Cameras designed to capture black holes now used to study tiny viruses

March 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): Cameras designed for capturing black holes are opening new frontiers in life sciences by probing ultrafast physical, chemical and biochemical processes at the atomic level, gaining clearer images of structures such as viruses and proteins.

China's next generation Internet 'way ahead of West'

March 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): China is working on new faster and more secure Internet system that would be way ahead of the West, a report has said.

Asian Cycling Championships get Iranian boost (Preview)

March 6, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The arrival of the Iranians for the Hero Asian Cycling Championships has infused fresh life besides bringing in a greater competitive edge to the continental event which gets underway at the Indira Gandhi Complex Velodrome here Thursday.

U-20 I-league: Shillong Lajong draw with Churchill Brother

March 6, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Jamshedpur, March 6 (IANS) Shillong Lajong FC and Churchill Brothers SC played out a goalless draw to share the spoils in their opening group encounter in the Under 20 I-League match at the JRD Tata Complex here Wednesday.

Flintoff has 'lucky escape' during high-speed rally car crash in TV show

March 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM

London, Mar 6 (ANI): Retired England cricketer Andrew Flintoff had a lucky escape from injury following a high-speed crash in a rally car in a TV show.

Godrej, Jet Airways partner for Mumbai tower

March 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Godrej Properties Ltd and private carrier Jet Airways have joined hands to construct an iconic ground-plus-19 floor (total 20) commercial complex building at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), officials of the two companies said here Tuesday.

Couple pushed off train: NHRC questions Railway Board

March 1, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday askede the Railway Board chairman to explain within four weeks reports that a woman was pushed out of a moving train by Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and died, a statement said.

Why wars on editing Wikipedia articles break out

March 1, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Researchers have revealed the reason behind conflict when there is an unusual high number of editing and corrections in articles related to some topic or personage, a report has said.

Sikkim needs rail connectivity: MP

February 27, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The railways should create a mountain unit within the ministry to plan connectivity in the Himalayan region, lone Sikkim Democratic Front member in the Lok Sabha, P D Rai, said Wednesday while noting that his state, which borders China, remains cut off from the national network till date.

CITU denounces railway budget

February 26, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Tuesday said the railway budget "reflects gross inconsistencies and contradictions camouflaged in deceptive postures".

India's rail budget assures safety, comfort with no fare hike (Roundup)

February 26, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Train fares remain unchanged. Charges on some services such as tatkal and reservation will be hiked. Freight charges will rise. The extant, unreliable e-reservation system will be replaced. As many as 106 new trains will be introduced. A swanky coach will be added on select trains. And all key stations will have escalators.

Railway to invest Rs.63,000 crore in 2013-14

February 26, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Indian Railways plan to invest Rs.63,363 crore ($11.5 billion) in the new financial year beginning April 1, mainly on expansion of tracks and improving passenger safety, Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said Tuesday.

Iran wins freestyle wrestling World Cup

February 23, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Tehran, Feb 23 (IANS) Iran claimed the freestyle title at the wrestling World Cup here.

Railway budget should focus on safety, modernization: Assocham

February 22, 2013 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The annual railway budget should focus on safety and modernization, industry association Assocham said Friday.

Russia win Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup

February 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Tehran, Feb 21 (IANS) Russia claimed the Greco-Roman title at the Wrestling World Cup meet here, local media reported Thursday.

4 killed, 15 injured in Quetta blast

February 16, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) At least four people were killed and 15 others injured in a blast in Pakistan's Quetta city Saturday, reported Xinhua citing local media.