Thimphu, May 28 (IANS) Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to commence four new joint-venture hydroelectric projecta with a capacity to generate 2120 MW, media here reported Wednesday. Tobgay attended Modi’s swearing-in ceremony Monday and the two leaders held talks Tuesday, Kuensel online reported. During the meeting, Modi assured […]
Panaji, May 28 (IANS) Goa Police, investigating anti-Narendra Modi comments uploaded by a Goan Facebook user, have already questioned moderators of a popular Facebook group where the controversial comments were first posted. According to a senior police official, the depositions yet to be recorded are those of Facebook legal team and accused 31-year-old Devu Chodankar, who […]
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The government will work out a policy initiative for cleaning the Ganga river and other important water bodies of the country, union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti said Wednesday. The Ganga has been known for its religious importance and many civilisations have flourished on its banks, Bharti said after taking charge […]
Madrid, May 28 (IANS) Despite reigning world champions Spain being one of the hot favourites, the 2014 World Cup will perhaps be a tournament too far for them. The Spanish national side, nicknamed La Rojas, has enjoyed an incredible six years since it finally cast off its habitual inferiority complex by winning the 2008 European Championship, […]
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan has been given the additional charge of Telangana, Rashtrapati Bhavan said Wednesday. Narasimhan was appointed by President Pranab Mukherjee “to discharge the functions of the governor of Telangana, in addition to his own duties until a permanent arrangement is made”, said an official statement. “The above […]
Kabul, May 28 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to lend its all-round support to Afghanistan under the bilateral partnership agreement between the two countries. Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai attended Modi’s swearing-in ceremony Monday and the two leaders held talks Tuesday, Afghanistan Times reported. During the meeting, they discussed last week’s attack on the […]
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The government will use the social media for redressal of complaints related to issues concerning women and children and a Facebook page will be set up, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said Wednesday. “The ministry will set up an interactive complaints redressal page on Facebook for issues concerning women […]
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) It was not the first time that Trinidad and Tobago medium-pacer Kevon Cooper found himself in trouble over his bowling action when the umpires in the Indian Premier League (IPL) reported him for illegal delivery action. Three years ago, he was sent to the University of Western Australia in Perth to undergo […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner announced today that construction has begun at Sydney’s world-class convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct – called the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney – a project that is part of a $2.5 billion redevelopment of Darling Harbour which will create thousands of jobs. Mr Baird and Mr […]
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Popular TV actor Indraneil Sengupta, who has been busy with his Bengali movie projects, is gearing up to return to the small screen with “Tumhari Paakhi”. He says it’s a cameo. Known for his roles in shows like “Doli Saja Ke” and “Pyaar Ke Do Naam…Ek Radha Ek Shyaam”, Indraneil will be […]