Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday said India and China have the “wisdom” to find mutually acceptable solution to the boundary problem and the two countries have not shied away from addressing the vexed issue. Mr. Li also said China will support its ent
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to give an urgent hearing to a PIL seeking stay on all remaining matches of IPL in view of the spot-fixing scandal. A bench of justices B.S. Chauhan and Deepak Misra posted the matter for further hearing at 2 pm on the P
Five migrant labourers were shot dead and few others were injured when suspected tribal militants indiscriminately fired upon them in a remote mining village in Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills district, police said on Tuesday. Suspected United Achik Liberati
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is trying to comply with the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC)’s directive to cut costs through staff redeployment but berths provided to those on deputation from various departments may hinde
A 48-year-old businessman killed himself by jumping in front of an electric train, minutes after allegedly murdering his wife, mother and daughter in Pazhavanthangal early on Tuesday morning. The driver of the first electric train service had noticed a
As the mercury touches new highs in the Capital, burning the bone under the skin, people pull out all stops to keep their cool; literally as well as metaphorically. The camera captures an enterprising woman balancing an umbrella in one hand and a desert
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is all geared up for the upcoming Champions Trophy clash against India, and said any encounter between the traditional rivals on the cricketing field is always very special. Hafeez told Pakistani reporters in Ireland,
Former Ranji player Baburao Yadav was on Tuesday arrested in connection with the IPL spot-fixing scandal even as police said it is likely to seek further custody of three arrested players and some bookies. Yadav, who was picked up from Delhi on Monday and
With just three bids coming in for the two new I-League berths which the AIFF has put on offer, the national body has decided to keep the bidding open for a few more days for others to apply.“We have decided to open it for a few days more, from May ...
Saketh Myneni jumped 41 places to reach a career-best ranking of 300 in the latest list released by the ATP on Monday.Having won back to back $15,000 ITF men’s Futures tournaments in Chandigarh and Rohtak, Myneni had collected 54 ATP points from them, but
Doug Walters was among the finest and the last symbols of cricket’s glorious amateur spirit. Indeed, this dazzling former Australian batsman was a cult figure in his country. In an international career stretching from 1965 to 1981, Walters played 74 Tes
Those who do not subscribe to the elite narrative on corruption are considered politically backward and their democratic choices unworthy of respect The recent Karnataka Assembly vote has apparently disappointed the self-styled ideologues of the Indian m
Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to India, close on the heels of a stand-off over the incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh, was an opportunity for both sides to calm troubled waters and this is evidently what they have tried to do. The decision to “encourage”
The rupee on Tuesday strengthened by 16 paise to trade at 54.95 against the dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on selling of the US currency by exporters. The local currency had lost 23 paise to close at five-month low of 55.11 a dollar on Monday du
The BSE benchmark index Sensex on Tuesday recovered by over 35 points in early trade on selective buying by funds and retail investors in banking, IT and oil stocks. The 30-share index, which had lost 62.14 points in the previous session, rose by 35.41 po
The government, on Monday, said power surplus States could transfer surplus electricity to ones grappling with shortage through a new system. “The surplus power from the States can be transferred to power deficit States through the Inter-State Transmiss
Essar Energy plc’s 100 per cent subsidiary Essar Energy Holdings Ltd. Mauritius (EEHL) has agreed to purchase 32,947,191 shares in Essar Oil, representing a 2.41 per cent interest (including Global Depository Securities) from Imperial Consultants and Secu
Adolescent girls in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar lag behind in the use of sanitary products thus posing a threat to their health, latest official data suggests Young girls in rural Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are yet to switch over to the use of sanitary napkins
The local unit of the All-India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) has opposed Karnatak University’s decision to close down 11 departments, including Humanities and Sanskrit, citing lack of demand for those courses and financial constraints.In a me
So the Indian jamboree at the Cannes Film Festival has come to an end. For this year at least. Perhaps there might be a flutter in store for us on awards night on May 26 because Anurag Kashyap’s Ugly, in competition, is seen as a serious contender in the
While the State government supports school education of children affected by HIV, there is little help for those wishing to pursue higher education While her classmates are filling up college application forms, Kalpana of Manapparai is wondering if she c
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has put an end to the debate on Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Ramesh Chennithala’s induction into his Cabinet by categorically stating that he does not propose to go in for a reshuffle of his team. He has
