New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) To ensure unbiased dissemination of news and views, the broadcast regulator has restricted entry of political parties and corporates in television and newspaper business. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Tuesday released the “Recommendations on the Issues relating to Media Ownership”, which propose a single independent media regulatory authority for […]
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), Aug 12 (IANS) A woman hurled a slipper at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Chamorshi village of the state Tuesday, but missed, the politician’s aide said. The woman – identified as Shobha Mhaske – raised pro-Vidarbha slogans and hurled her slipper at Pawar. However, as she was at quite some distance from […]
Leh (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 12 (IANS) In his first attack on Islamabad after taking office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday accused Pakistan of waging a proxy war against India, saying this had killed more soldiers than the numbers killed in all wars since 1947. Making his second visit to Jammu and Kashmir in less than […]
Bangalore, Aug 12 (IANS) Karnataka has set up a warehouse for start-ups in this tech hub in partnership with IT industry body Nasscom to mentor, nurture and fund technology entrepreneurs, an official said Tuesday. “The first-ever ‘Start-Up Warehouse NextGen’ in India has been set up with the state government investing Rs.5 crore to incubate new companies […]
Bangalore, Aug 9 (IANS) A century by Pavan Deshpande (108, 135b, 10×4) kept KSCA President’s XI in the hunt against National Cricket Academy at stumps on the third and penultimate day of their semifinal match in the KSCA’s All-India invitational cricket tournament here Saturday. After a massive first innings deficit of 229 runs, the President’s XI […]
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) National coach Wim Koevarmans may take over as the technical director of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) replacing his compatriot Rob Baan and is expected to play a key role in selection of a new coach. Koevarmans, who is paid 17,000 euros per month, took over as the India coach […]
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday greeted people on the eve of Raksha Bandhan and said “may the festival be an occasion for re-dedication to the well being of women, particularly the girl child. In his message, Mukherjee extended his warm greetings and good wishes to all citizens […]
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Saying that success is a joint enterprise between the government and the people, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has voiced confidence in the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government. “India is at an audacious moment in its history. I believe we will succeed. I also believe that success will be a […]
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday justified India’s tough stand at the World Trade Organisation negotiations saying the government took the decision to protect the poor of the country. “What should we do? Should we choose in favour of our farmers or opt for getting good exposure in international media? We have […]
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Pledging to bring about “change” in the country, as people had huge expectations from his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday told delegates of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to dedicate themselves to social causes such as education of the girl child that take the nation forward. Stressing that the country […]