Congress, Virbhadra Singh reject BJP`s `bribe` charge

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 23:51

Virbhadra Singh dismissed as false and baseless BJP`s allegations that he took "bribe" from a private power company.

Nandigram protests: Govt sits on sanction to prosecute cops, CBI files charge sheet

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 17:04

The Trinamool Government, which cashed in on the Nandigram protests in state politics, has not yet given CBI the sanction to prosecute five police officers involved in the 2007 police firing which killed 14 villagers.

DoT estimates Rs 3,738 cr loss on lowering SUC from 3 licences

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 18:13

The Department of Telecom has estimated that lowering annual spectrum fee as recommended by TRAI will cause the national exchequer a minimum loss of Rs 3,738 crore on renewal of the three licences that are due to expire in 2014.

Telecom Commission to discuss spectrum usage charge on Dec 31

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 19:44

"Telecom Commission will meet on December 31 to discuss spectrum usage charge," a DoT official said.

New Year: Priyanka Chopra demands whopping Rs 6 crores for 7-minute gig?

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:21

‘New Year’s Eve’ is one such occasion when people from the entertainment arena get golden opportunity to mint money. With actors, comedians etc charging high amount for their New Year’s performances, it seems Priyanka Chopra will soon join this league.

IOA to amend constitution, to end impasse with IOC

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:56

Left cornered after being served an ultimatum by the International Olympic Committee, the IOA is all set to amend its Constitution in a General Body Meeting on Sunday to bar charge-framed contestants from its elections.

British envoy makes first Iran visit for two years: Foreign Office

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 11:26

Britain`s new envoy to Tehran visited Iran today, becoming the first British diplomat to travel to the country since ties were severed in 2011, the Foreign Office in London said.

Police lathicharge agitating students in UP

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 14:44

Several students were injured when police lathicharged them while they were taking out a candle march demanding re-evaluation of their answer sheets here, officials said Friday.

IOC serves ultimatum, warns IOA of de-recognition

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 19:33

International Olympic Committee on Friday served an ultimatum to India, saying that the country will be de-recognised if the Indian Olympic Association does not amend its constitution by December 10 as per the world body`s earlier diktat of barring charge-framed persons from contesting elections.

Now, charge your mobile just by walking!

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 00:28

A new power generating device, called Genneo, has been developed that can charge electronic devices with human movement.

Court acquits Haryana policeman of rape charge

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 00:05

A court here Monday acquitted a Haryana Police constable in a rape case, terming the allegation "motivated".

Iran, Britain to appoint envoys within 2 weeks: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 18:40

Iran and Britain on Wednesday agreed to name a charge d`affaires to each other`s country within two weeks, following a break in diplomatic ties since 2011, according to a media report.