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  • Noted journalist B G Verghese passes away

    Eminent journalist B G Verghese, a Ramon Magsaysay award winner and former editor of leading dailies Hindustan Times and Indian Express, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87 after brief illness. Verghese was diagnosed for dengue a month back and was suffering from low-grade fever and weakness for last couple of weeks. He […]

    Delhi Police to annually induct 160 people from NE states

    Delhi Police will induct 160 youth from the northeastern states of the country every year to make it better equipped to deal with crime against people from these states in the national capital. Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju made the announcement here at Delhi Police headquarters while holding a meeting on problems […]

    Subhash Dandekar bags Pride of India-Maharashtra award

    Mumbai : Mr. Subhash Dandekar, Chairman Emeritus, Kokuyo Camlin Limited (earlier Camlin Limited), – a pioneering and leading stationery and art material manufacturer of the country  has made India proud by being honoured with the ‘Pride of India- Maharashtra’ award – a novel initiative by WCRC (World Consulting and Research Corporation).  Recipient under the ‘Game […]

    This Season Explore new territories with Diesel Colours

    Bangalore: In a season devoted to bright, bold hues, the latest Colour timepieces from Diesel dares to defy the conventional standard by juxtaposing solid colours with different shades of the same colour. The result is a unique offering that speaks as much to their recognition of the colour trend as their commitment to executing it […]

    Paranjape’s SEZ project attracts over Rs. 600 crore investment from Ascendas India Trust

    New Delhi : Paranjape Schemes (Construction) Ltd, one of the prominent developers having presence across the country, has attracted Ascendas India Trust (a-iTrust) to invest over Rs. 600 crores over a period of about two years. The investment includes immediate infusion of capital of Rs. 260 crore via listed Non-Convertible Debentures and balance by way […]

    New drug combo therapy may treat malaria in children

    A new drug combination therapy may help treat malaria in children, a new study has found. Artemisinin-naphthoquine drug-combo should be considered for the treatment of children with uncomplicated malaria in settings where multiple parasite species cause malaria, according to Tim Davis from University of Western Australia. Malaria is a mosquito-borne parasitic disease that kills approximately […]

    Rupee up 9 paise against dollar in early trade

    The rupee on Wednesday strengthened by 9 paise to 63.29 against the US dollar in opening trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market on selling of the American currency by exporters. Dealers said gains in major global currencies against the US dollar overseas and firm equity markets also supported the rupee. The domestic unit had […]

    TRAI recommends 22% lower base price for 3G spectrum auction

    Telecom regulator TRAI on Wednesday recommended a base price of Rs 2,720 crore per Mhz for pan India 3G spectrum, about 22 per cent lower than the previous auction which would provide some relief to mobile operators. Government in 2010 had auctioned 3G spectrum at pan-India reserve price of Rs 3,500 crore per megahertz. Besides, […]

    Amit Shah discharged in Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case

    In a major relief to BJP President Amit Shah, a special CBI court in Mumbai on Tuesday discharged him in the case of Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter killing in 2005. “I am of the opinion that the inference drawn by CBI is not accepted in totality and he (Shah) cannot be charged as an accused,” […]

    Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Jammu, jawan injured

    An Army jawan was on Tuesday injured as Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Pallanwala sector of Jammu district, drawing retaliation from Indian forces. This is the fifth ceasefire violation in the past one week. Indian troops guarding the LoC gave a befitting reply to Pakistani firing. Meanwhile, in a separate incident […]