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Infosys Sacks BPO Finance Chief Over Violation of Code of Conduct; CEO Resigns on 'Moral Grounds'

The CFO had failed to report financial irregularities by an employee at one of the BPO centres

Nov 19, 2014

Rusty Scalpels and Dingy Rooms: Did Chhattisgarh Women Die of Toxic Shock?

Reports suggest that women were made to lie on the floor after the surgeries.

Nov 15, 2014

'Rusty' Surgical Equipment Used in 83 Chhattisgarh Sterilisation Operations that Killed 13

Preliminary investigation suggests that fake medicines were given to women who were operated upon with rusted instruments.

Nov 12, 2014

PM Modis first Cabinet expansion to take place by afternoon

New Delhi, Nov 09 (ANI): Almost 20 new faces are expected to take oath of office to be a part of the reshuffled Union Cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Manohar Parrikar, who tendered his resignation as the Chief Minister of Goa on Saturday, is widely expected to bag the post of the next Defence Minister. The BJP Parliamentary Board held a meeting in New Delhi on Saturday to finalize the list of leaders joining the Union Cabinet. Besides Parrikar, party MPs Anurag Thakur, Col. Sonaram Chaudhary and Hansraj Ahir are among those likely to be included in the Cabinet. BJP leaders Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Rajiv Pratap Rudy are also expected to be allotted Cabinet berths. Former union minister Yashwant Sinha's son Jayant too is in the race for the Cabinet berth, with reports suggesting that the first-time Hazaribagh MP is being considered as a Minister of State (MoS) for Defence or Finance. According to reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also host a tea party for the probable ministers today before the swearing-in ceremony.

Nov 9, 2014

It Happens: Traditional dance of archery attracts visitors in India

Shimla, Nov 7(ANI): Villagers in India's northern Himachal Pradesh state organised a fair to promote traditional dance of archery, 'Thoda', on Wednesday. The fair, which was held at Raggyan village, over 20 kilometres from Shimla city, aimed at preserving the traditional art. Many young archers were seen performing the art during the fair and urged more and more youth to preserve this heritage. On the beats of traditional drums, people aim at each other with bow and arrow on legs. One of the organisers, Pawan Thakur, said that young generation should now come forward and develop such ancient art. This fair is a blend of religious belief and love for century-old 'Thoda' sport. Locals believe that organising such kind of fairs is a symbol of prosperity.

Nov 7, 2014

IPL Fixing Probe: Justice Mudgal Submits Final Report to Supreme Court

The court will take up for hearing on the matter on 10 November.

Nov 3, 2014

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the 23rd Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Friday (October 31). The oath taking ceremony was held in the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It was the first time that a Chief Minister's oath taking ceremony was being held in a stadium. BJP core committee members Eknath Khadse, Sudhir Mungantiwar, Vinod Tawde, Pankaja Munde, former Mumbai BJP president Prakash Mehta, Palghar district tribal leader Vishnu Sawra, and Chandrakant Patil also took oath as cabinet ministers. Dilip Kamble and Vidya Thakur were sworn in as ministers of state. The ceremony was attended by close to 30, 000 people including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu and BJP senior leader LK Advani.

Oct 31, 2014

Condemning reactions flow over UP Police reply to RTI on Rape

Delhi/ Lucknow, Oct 30 (ANI): Condemning reactions flowed on Thursday over the improper reply given by Uttar Pradesh Police to an RTI filed questioning the reasons for increasing rapes in the state. The police had replied to the RTI saying that improper dressing of women, use of mobiles and internet is responsible for increasing crimes against women. Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women, Barkha Shukla Singh said that such remarks made by the police officials are condemnable and unacceptable. IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur said that being a police official himself he finds reasons given by the police inappropriate. BSP leader Sudhindra Bhadoria said that the Samajwadi Party government is responsible for such law and order in the state where even police does not take responsibility of increasing crimes.

Oct 30, 2014

Reactions pour in after PM Modi hosts NDA MPs over high tea

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Reactions poured in on Sunday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a tea party for NDA MPs at his residence in New Delhi. BJP leader RP Rudy said that the PM talked about the cleanliness drive and even elaborated on the role that the member of parliaments can play in bringing change in the society. BJP leader Anurag Thakur said that the meeting was a learning experience. RJD leader Ram Kripal Yadav said that the meeting focused on better involvement of MPs in making schemes successful. TDP leader CM Ramesh also expressed similar sentiments.

Oct 26, 2014

'Karthikeya', 'Pooja', 'Happy New Year', 'Ishq Wala Love' Set for Big Clash at Box Office

Telugu films "Karthikeya", "Pooja", "Happy New Year", "Ishq Wala Love", which will release this Friday, are all set for a big clash at Tollywood box office.

Oct 20, 2014

'Modi wave' still prevalent across nation: Anurag Thakur

Jammu, Oct 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) President Anurag Thakur on Saturday said that the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana have proved that a 'Modi wave' is still prevalent across the nation. He added that BJYM will work hard for the upcoming elections in Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir to help the BJP attain full majority. Thakur further explained the problems faced by the state during National Conference's rule.

Oct 18, 2014

Traditional Buffalo fight thrills scores of spectators in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, Oct 15 (ANI): Scores of spectators thronged to witness the thrilling one-day buffalo fighting festival organised as part of local tradition and religious belief in Himachal Pradesh. The buffalo fight organised in Poabo village nearly 10 kilometers from Shimla saw villagers coming from more than 15 villages who brought their buffalos to participate in the match. The century-old buffalo fight is performed annually and involves the specially reared animals being brought to the ring, following which they are provoked for the duel. Organiser Rameshwar Thakur believed that it is a rich heritage which they want to preserve for future generations. The tradition is also to pacify the god Saturn and villagers believe that an opportunity to watch and participate in this fighting is a way to please Saturn which would bring happiness and prosperity.

Oct 15, 2014

PM Modi condoles death of Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing away of Lok Sabha MP from Bongaon, Kapil Krishna Thakur. He has extended his condolences to the bereaved family of the TMC leader. According to reports, 73-year-old Thakur breathed his last in a city hospital in Kolkata on Monday. Thakur, who represented Bangaon Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, had been suffering from a lung infection. Party supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid her last respect to Thakur describing his demise as a great loss to the Matua sect of Hindus. His last rites will be performed on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2014

Srinivasan Can Contest in BCCI Elections, Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the BCCI decision to extend the term of its current office bearers beyond 30 September, and hold the annual general body meeting on 20 November.

Oct 13, 2014

India vs West Indies: Third ODI Cancelled Due to Cyclone Hudhud

India and the West Indies will need to wait longer to renew their ODI series battle, after the third ODI was cancelled by the BCCI due to Cyclone Hudhud.