National News
PM Modi launches 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' in Balia today
Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' at Ballia today. The Ujjwala Yojna, aims at providing LPG connections to 5 crore women beneficiaries from below poverty line (BPL) families over the next three years. Read More
VVIP Chopper deal: Parrikar to place facts in Parliament on May 4
Panaji: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said he will place all facts along with the detailed chronology about the controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal before Parliament on May 4. Read More
Ban on diesel-run taxis comes into effect in Delhi
New Delhi: The ban on plying of 27,000 diesel-run taxis came into effect today even as its real impact is likely to be felt only tomorrow, the first working day after the imposition of restriction. The Supreme Court yesterday refused to extend the April 30 deadline fixed for the diesel-run taxis for their conversion into CNG mode.
Uttarakhand forest fire spreads to 8 districts, 6 dead; Mi-17 choppers to douse flames
Dehradun: With over 1900 hectares of forest spreading over eight districts in Uttarakhand under blaze, the government has decided to press two MI-17 helicopters into service as NDRF, SDRF and Army personnel struggled to douse the flames which have claimed six lives till now. Read More
Man thrashed for showing black flag during Kanhaiya Kumar's speech on Azadi in Patna
Patna: Ruckus started during JNUSU leader Kanhaiya Kumar's speech at an event in Patna today when a protestor turned up and showed black flag to him. The protestor was roughed up by Kanhaiya's supporters, following which the police intervened and detained him. Kumar was addressing a meeting in Patna with ‘Azadi’ being the dominant theme. Read More
International News
Hindu tailor killed in Bangladesh, IS claims responsibility
Dhaka: The Islamic State (IS) terror group has claimed responsibility of killing a Hindu tailor in Bangladesh's Tangail district. According to jihadi threat monitoring portal SITE Intelligence Group, Nikhil Chandra Joarder, 50, was hacked to death in Gopalpur on Saturday, bdnews24 reported. Read More
PM orders arrest of protesters who attacked lawmakers:Iraq
Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi today ordered authorities to arrest and prosecute protesters who attacked security forces, lawmakers and damaged state property after breaking into Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone to protest delays in reform plans.
Gurudwara terror suspects wanted maximum casualities: police
Berlin:The two teenagers suspected of carrying out a bomb attack on a gurudwara in the German city of Essen wanted to cause maximum casualties by detonating the explosives inside but were unable to break into the Sikh temple, investigators have said. Read More
Business News
Non-subsidised LPG, kerosene, ATF prices hiked
New Delhi: After petrol and diesel, rates of non-subsidised cooking gas, non-PDS kerosene and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) were today raised in line with global trends.Petrol price was late last night hiked by Rs 1.06 a litre to Rs 62.19 per litre in Delhi and diesel by Rs 2.94 to Rs 50.95 a litre. Read More
Royal Enfield sales rise 42 pc in April
Chennai: Royal Enfield, a Eicher Motors Group company, has recorded 42 per cent rise in its total sales at 48,197 units in April. The niche bike manufacturer sold 33,918 units during the same month last year, a company statement said.
Airtel, GBI announce partnership for West Asia
New Delhi: Airtel Business, the enterprise arm of Bharti Airtel, has partnered with networking player GBI to increase its direct reach in West Asian countries. Airtel Business only offers enterprise services to its clients in middle east.
Entertainment News
Here’s what Bipasha Basu’s mother has to say about her daughter’s wedding with Karan Singh Grover
New Delhi: Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu is walking over the moon. The diva has just got married to the man of her life Karan Singh Grover. Indeed, their ‘monkey’ wedding was the talk of the town. The couple tied the knot as per the Bengali traditions. While bride Bipasha looked resplendent in red bridal attire, Karan looked dapper in his white kurta pyjama. Read More
Hope Karan-Bipasha marriage works: Salman
Mumbai: Superstar Salman Khan says he wishes his "No Entry" co-star Bipasha Basu's marriage with actor Karan Singh Grover lasts forever. Bipasha, 37, and Karan tied the knot yesterday in a traditional Bengali ceremony, which was followed by a reception dinner that saw a host of Bollywood biggies in attendance.
Sports News
With 5 consecutive wins, Vijender Singh hopeful of a fight with British boxer Aamir Khan
New Delhi: Continuing his winning spree, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh clinched his fifth successive knockout win by defeating Frenchman Matiouze Royer in London on Saturday. Vijender was declared the winner little over a minute into the fifth round of the six-round super middleweight contest, which was incidentally his longest bout so far. Read More
KKR look to move up to 2nd spot with win over RCB
Bengaluru: Two-time title holders Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to earn two valuable points and move up to second spot in the points-table when they take on struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL match here tomorrow.
West Indies welcome BCCI decision on tour
Bridgetown:The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Dave Cameron has hailed the resumption of bilateral ties with the BCCI, as the region prepares to host India in a four-Test series starting in July. Read More
