India

Census 2011 Highlights: India Has More Cell Phones Than Toilets

In a surprising fact about India, the Census 2011 survey has revealed that more than half of the Indian population does not have a lavatory while more people own mobile phone or telephone.

Mar 14, 2012

Uttarakhand: Vijay Bahuguna Takes Oath as CM

Vijay Bahuguna, son of late leader Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on Tuesday amidst speculation of rift among the party members.

Mar 13, 2012

Uttarakhand: Rift in Congress over Selection of CM

The Congress party has finally broken the deadlock over the next Chief Minister of Uttarakhand by choosing MP Vijay Bahuguna, son of late leader Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna, but the decision has caused rift among the party members.

Mar 13, 2012

PM Hosting Dinner for Congress Allies

Amid speculations on mid-term polls, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has invited all the allies of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for a dinner Tuesday evening.

Mar 13, 2012

Metals, Realty Drive Indian Stocks Rally; Natco Gains 1.6 Percent

Indian stock markets advanced for the third day on Tuesday, led by gains from Metal and Realty sector stocks.

Mar 13, 2012

Shreya Ghoshal Turns 28

National award winning playback singer Shreya Ghoshal turns 28 Monday.

Mar 12, 2012

Kingfisher Airlines Pilots Stay Away from Work, Over 40 Flights Cancelled

Kingfisher Airlines hit an all time low Monday with over 40 of its flights being cancelled after the pilots stayed away from work over non-payment of their salaries.

Mar 12, 2012

Did Pooja Bedi Kiss Akashdeep?

Television talk show host and Bollywood actress Pooja Bedi is in a trouble for her closeness with her friend Akashdeep Saigal.

Mar 12, 2012

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Budget 2012: Budget Session Begins Today, Tough Time Awaits Congress Govt

With the Parliament Budget session starting today (Monday), the Congress-led UPA government is likely to have a hard time. Pressure will be more following the poor shoe of the party at recent assembly elections.

Mar 12, 2012

Akhilesh Yadav Says He Will Fulfill SP's Election Promises

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav, who was selected as Uttar Pradesh's next Chief Minister by the party's legislative board Saturday, has assured the people of the state that all the promises made in the election manifesto will be fulfilled.

Mar 11, 2012

Is Shah Rukh Khan Related to New ISI Chief?

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan reportedly shares a tenuous relation with Lt General Zahir-ul-Islam, who has been named as the next chief of Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence.

Mar 11, 2012

Jet Airways: Tax Dept Issues Notice on Unpaid Dues, Threatens to Freeze Bank Accounts

Jet Airways could get into trouble like the debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines, as the service tax department has served a notice to the Airlines to pay the dues or face similar consequences like that of the Kingfisher.

Mar 11, 2012

Uttar Pradesh: SP-BSP Clash Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Injured

Post-poll clashes between Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party workers in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, have cost the life of a person and injured five people on Saturday

Mar 10, 2012