Notwithstanding recommendation by government panels, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has outrightly ruled out privatisation of the public transporter, saying it was a “bogey” being raised by those who do not want any change. He further said the concept of privatisation gives confusing signals and envisages the possibilities of ownership transfer of an enterprise to a […]
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Mufti Mohammad Sayeed,J&K,Chief Minister visits Ahmedabad
Today, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister ,Mufti Mohammad Sayeed visited Ahmedabad. Sayeed interacted with media in Ahmedabad. Media posed questions on release of Masrat Aalam, Kashmiri Pandits and Amarnath Yatra. Sayeed visited Ahmedabad to promote Kashmir Tourism. Shiv Sena workers in Ahmedabad protested with black flags at Hotel Grand Hyaat in Ahmedabad. They were arrested […]
Nepal quake toll reaches 7,040
The death toll in Nepal’s devastating earthquake today jumped to 7,040 with another 14,123 people injured, according to the Nepalese Police. National police officer Babu Kanji Giri said the death toll had reached 7,040 as more bodies are found in the debris. At least 38 Indians were among 54 foreigners killed in the 7.9-magnitude quake […]
Supreme Court stays defamation cases on Arvind Kejriwal
Today, The Supreme Court stayed proceedings in trial courts in two criminal defamation cases against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and decided to hear them along with the pleas in which the constitutional validity of the penal provisions have been challenged. Supreme court did not accept the plea that prosecution should continue in the trial […]
Writing on Nepal quake not for publicity says furious Amitabh Bachchan
Boltwood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is furious and has slammed some online users, who have accused him of trying to garner “publicity” by talking about Nepal earthquake victims on his social mediapages. Bachchan, 72, has been active on Twitter, Facebook and blog with updates and appeals for the help of quake victims in the neighbouring country. “They comment I write about it for […]
IPL:Mumbai Indians start as favourites against laggards KXIP
Having notched up back-to-back victories with a win over Rajasthan Royals in their last game, Mumbai Indians will start as favourites when they take on laggards Kings XI Punjab in an IPL cricket match in Mohali tomorrow. Playing at home last night, Mumbai beat Rajasthan by eight runs, their third win in eight games, to keep their play-off hopes alive. […]
Rahul slams govt on real estate bill, calls it pro-builders
Firing yet another salvo at Narendra Modi government, Rahul Gandhi today claimed it had diluted provisions of Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bill making the legislation pro-builders from being pro-buyers. After meeting several NCR flat buyers today, the Congress Vice President, who has been attacking the Centre over land bill issue and the plight offarmers, said […]
Love is togetherness says Hema Malini on 35th anniversary
Indian Actress-politician Hema Malini, gushing about the 35 successful years of her marriage to actor husband Dharmendra, says love is togetherness. The star couple celebrated a quiet and relaxing anniversary eve last evening all by themselves at home. Hema, 66, posted two pictures of the duo from the evening, on Twitter. “Good morning! Dharamji & […]
Ahmedabad Rural Court to order on May 11 in Modi selfie case
On Thursday, in Ahmedabad, chief judicial magistrate of Mirzapur rural court kept his order reserved till May 11 after concluding the hearing on the demand to add certain charges against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the selfie he had taken on the polling day in 2014 in Polling constituency of Ranip area. The […]
Gujarat HC summons Police Commissioner,Collecter for non-reply to court notices
On Friday in Ahmedabad, Gujarat high court summoned the police commissioner Shivanand Jha and district collector Rajkumar Beniwal and brought to their notice that their offices have remained careless in replying to court notices on PASA orders. When the government officials failed to reply court notices, Justice M R Shah last week ordered the CP and the district collector to […]