India Wednesday urged its nearly 25 million-strong diaspora across the world to play a constructive role in bolstering the economy, especially in infrastructure development and expanding manufacturing capacity. Addressing the 12th edition of the annual diaspora meet – Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) – in the national capital, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said the […]
The corporate sector contributed around Rs.378.89 crore during the last eight years to political parties, an election research report revealed Wednesday. The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) study said that out of Rs.435.87 crore collected by national parties between 2004-05 and 2011-12, Rs.378.89 crore was donated by corporates and business […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday announced a helpline to trap corrupt government employees. Kejriwal told the media that anyone who is asked to pay a bribe by any official should make a complaint on 2735 7169. “Every citizen is now an anti-corruption inspector (in Delhi),” he said. Kejriwal announced after taking oath Dec 28 […]
Thirteen people, including national convenor of the Hindu Raksha Dal Bhupendra Tomar alias Pinky Chaudhary, were arrested for an attack Wednesday on the AAP office in this Uttar Pradesh town bordering New Delhi, police officials said. Tomar is believed to have led the protest and vandalisation at the AAP office in Kaushambi in Ghaziabad Wednesday. […]
With the 3D version of “Sholay” released, fans of the 1975 mega movie are in for another treat as the film’s infamous bandit, Gabbar Singh, will be recreated in a graphic novel. Conceptualised by Sholay Media and Entertainment in partnership with Graphic India, the book titled ‘Gabbar’ will go on sale later this month. The […]
Hockey India (HI) Wednesday invited players participating in the World League Final here to visit the Taj Mahal, adding that the association would be happy to host them in Agra. The tournament will be played at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Jan 10-18 and will comprise of reigning Olympic champions Germany, world champions Australia, […]
Superstar Mohanlal will lead the Kerala Strikers in the fourth edition of the Celebrity Cricket League. The Kerala team this season will have Rajeev Pillai as Mohanlal’s deputy. Upcoming star Asif Ali and Unni Mukundan are also in the team while Indrajith has opted out this season. The opening match will be held Jan 25 […]
Shah Rukh Khan will host the 20th Annual Life OK Screen Awards to be held here Jan 14. The Bollywood superstar says that he enjoys hosting award functions as it gives him an opportunity to return the love of his fans. The nomination list, the jury and the host name were announced Tuesday. “I’ve always […]
A lawyer Wednesday urged the Delhi High Court to direct Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to take police security for himself and his ministers, saying they cannot be permitted to expose themselves to danger because of political or ideological reasons. Mentioning the matter before Justice B.D. Ahmed and Justice Siddharth Mridul, lawyer Anoop Kumar sought the […]
Actor Boman Irani Wednesday denied that he and his son Danesh were involved in a Rs.425 crore scam allegedly led by a multi-level marketing firm QNet, saying he only attended a function organised by the company and that his son’s earnings during that period were taxed. “My involvement with the company is merely based on […]