Sensex up by 62.07 pts
Mumbai, Apr 5 : The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Friday rose by 62.07 points at 38,746.79 as buying was seen in Finance, IT, Realty Capital Goods and Teck stocks. The Nifty of National Stock Exchange (NSE) too advanced by 26.10 points to 11,624.10. The sensex registered intra day high and low […]
With no LF candidate, Adhir may romp home from Baharampur LS with ease
Baharampur, Apr 5 : With the Left Front refraining putting up any candidate, it might be a cakewalk for the Bemgal Congress’ most trusted soldier Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who has been maintaining his winning streak since 1999 from Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency.An electorate of more than 1.6 million will exercise their franchise here in the […]
VHP to hold nation-wide Vijay Mantra chanting on April 6
Lucknow, Apr 5 : Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will commence a nation-wide chanting of Vijay Mantra by the first rays of the rising sun on April 6, which also marks the Hindu New Year 2076, according to the Vikram Samvat calendar, party sources said. According to the VHP sources here on Thursday, preparations for the […]
Clash of two firebrands in Begusarai; Will luck smile on Giriraj again?
Patna, Apr 05 : Firebrand BJP leader and union Minister Giriraj Singh, known for his vitriolic comments, shifted from Nawada to Begusarai this time, is pitted against another firebrand young CPI leader Kanhaiya Kumar, has made it a high voltage battle while RJD candidate Tanveer Hassan appears to be a silent contestant. Mr Singh, who […]
Cong demands removal of Raj Governor Kalyan Singh by President on MCC violation
New Delhi, Apr 5 : The Congress has demanded removal of Mr Kalyan Singh as Rajasthan Governor after the Election Commission wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind pointing to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violation by him. “Under Article156 of the Constitution, Governor Kalyan Singh can be removed by the President of India. Once […]
It is not really clear who runs affairs in Pakistan, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Apr 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday declined to comment on whether who would between Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan’s incumbent Prime Minister Imran Khan be better and easier for India to handle but said, it is rather difficult to understand who actually runs the affairs in that country – an elected […]
Clashes, fire in central jail, Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 5 : Clashes followed by fire broke in the Central Jail in the downtown Srinagar, where security forces had to use force to restore peace, official sources said on Friday. They said there were clashes between inmates and security forces inside the jail late Thursday night. Mobile internet has been suspended in most […]
South Korea declares national disaster over massive blaze in coastal region
Seoul, Apr 5 : The South Korean government on Friday declared a state of national disaster over the massive blaze that engulfed five cities and counties along the northeastern coast, leaving one dead and 11 wounded. The fire likely started on Thursday night from a transformer spark near a resort in the town of Goseong […]
Rahul to file nomination from Amethi on Apr 10, Sonia on Apr 11
Lucknow, Apr 5 : Congress president Rahul Gandhi is likely to file his nomination papers from Amethi Lok Sabha seat on April 10, the first day of the filing of papers in the fourth phase of polls in Uttar Pradesh, party sources said here on Friday. The UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi is also expected to […]
We want a situation where there will be no need for AFSPA: PM
New Delhi, Apr 5 : Amid intense debate about the need to amend provisions of the law related to the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he wants a country where there will be ‘no need’ for AFSPA but such a thing can be ensured only depending on […]