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US Fetes Satya Nadella, 3 Other Indian-Americans on Independence Day

Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella and three other Indian-Americans were among the 40 persons felicitated by the US government at the annual Great Immigrants tribute on the occasion of the country's 238th Independence Day.

Jul 8, 2014

Will Gowda's Ministry Do What Bansal's Rail Ministry Failed To?

Gowda Ministry has to live up to people's demands which were neglected by UPA govt after commitment.

Jul 8, 2014

Centre Okays ₹75 Crore Fiscal Aid to Bangalore-Based HMT, Task Force to Revive MSMEs

The Union government has approved a ₹75 crore non-plan loan to Bangalaore-based Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd (HMT) and its unit in Kerala, stated Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Anant Geete.

Jul 8, 2014

Obama Referred to with N-Word in US Newspaper: Why Did it Go Unnoticed?

A New York newspaper has had to offer a red-faced apology after an opinion writer described Obama with N-Word.

Jul 8, 2014

New Governors to be Appointed in a Few Days: Rajnath Singh

Appointment of new governors will take place during this session of the Parliament, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Monday.

Jul 8, 2014

Railway Budget: AP, Telangana Hope to Get New Trains, Lines; Bangalore May Get Commuter Trains

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are hoping for several new railway lines, introduction of new trains completion of several pending rail projects from the new rail budget.

Jul 8, 2014

Government Seeks All Parties' Cooperation for Smooth, Effective Functioning of Parliament Session

The Union government on Monday sought the cooperation of all 30 political parties in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the smooth and effective functioning of the Parliament.

Jul 7, 2014

Retrieval of Katchatheevu from Sri Lanka is Only Solution to Fishermen's Issues: Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has stated that India should retrieve the Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka to ensure the safety and security of Indian fishermen and their livelihood in the waters of Palk Bay.

Jul 7, 2014

No Reason to Stay Gen Suhag's Appointment as Next Army Chief, Says Supreme Court

SC refused Gen Ravi Dastane's petition to stay Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag's appointment as the next Army Chief.

Jul 7, 2014

1.4 Million Indian Children Remain Out of School as Government Cuts $278M Education Aid: UNESCO Report

The Indian government cut down a massive fiscal aid of $278 million between 2010 and 2012 for its primary education, which resulted in 1.4 million children remaining out of school.

Jul 7, 2014

Hyderabad Under Governor's Rule Irks Telangana CM; TRS to Disrupt Parliament Proceedings

Telangana Chief Minister and Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) president K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) has asked the party MPs to disrupt Parliament proceedings.

Jul 7, 2014

George Osborne Woos Modi With Lavish Praises; Admires PM's 'Ambition, Drive, Pace'

British Chancellor George Osborne has thrown lavish praises on the PM declaring his admiration for Modi's "ambition, drive and pace."

Jul 7, 2014

First Budget Session of Narendra Modi Government Begins Today: A Look at Expected Flash Points

The Narendra Modi government will begin its first budget session in the Parliament today; here's how the session is likely to unfold over the 28 sittings that will be spread over 168 hours, as the Opposition will look to take on Modi

Jul 7, 2014

Modi pays tributes to Syam Prasad Mookherjee

Syama Prasad Mookerjee's Service to Nation is Invaluable, Says Modi

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has brought out a booklet on Mookerjee in both Hindi and English, which was presented to all dignitaries at the function.

Jul 7, 2014

Congress Must go to Court if Party Does Not Get Leader of Opposition Post: Kamal Nath

If Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan's decision does not favour a Congress candidate for the Leader of Opposition post, then the party must go to court, senior leader Kamal Nath stated.

Jul 6, 2014

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