Saturday 28 February 2015

India's Form a Warning Signal to Other Teams: RP Singh




Pool B table-toppers India humbled UAE to register their third straight win in the World Cup and virtually booked their quarterfinal spot.



A hat-trick of wins and India's best ever World Cup start

For the first time in 11 editions of cricket World Cup, India have begun the tournament with three consecutive victories.For the first time in 11 editions of cricket World Cup, India have begun the tournament with three consecutive victories.

Micromax rolls out Canvas Selfie A255 with 13-megapixel rear, front camera at Rs 15,999 in India

The Micromax Canvas Selfie A255 will sell for Rs 15,999 in India. It features a 13-megapixel front and rear camera.

Narendra Modi regime cracks down on black money, will have one time compliance opportunity: sources

Under the government's proposed changes, evading tax on foreign assets will carry a jail sentence of up to 10 years.

World Cup 2015: Sri Lanka Pound England, McCullum Fine After Johnson Stinger




Sri Lanka thrashed England by nine wickets while Brendon McCullum was declared fit after being hit by a Mithcell Johnson delivery. Plenty of action has gripped the ICC Cricket World Cup after a fortnight of the tournament starting Down Under.



Jammu and Kashmir gets PDP-BJP government, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed sworn in as CM

Nirmal Singh became the first BJP MLA to take oath as Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister.

Rapist can be awarded lesser punishment for special reasons: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has said that a rape convict can be awarded lesser punishment if courts find "adequate and special" reasons for doing so.

NDMC to install 'smart signages' for heritage sites, monuments

Heritage sites and monuments which fall in areas under the jurisdiction of NDMC will soon have 'smart signages' as part of the 'smart city' initiative.

World Cup 2015: Thirimanne, Sangakkara tons help SL sink hapless England

Thirimanne (139*) and Sangakkara (117*) notched up fluent hundreds and stitched a record unbeaten 212-run stand to power Sri Lanka to a 9 wicket win against England in Wellington.

World Cup 2015: India go from butterfingers to electric-heels in the field

The infusion of some young, athletic fielders had led to an improvement in India's performance in that aspect of limited-overs matches.The infusion of some young, athletic fielders had led to an improvement in India's performance in that aspect of limited-overs matches.

Imported mobiles, tablets to cost dear as excise duty goes up to benefit domestic producers

The increase in CENVAT credit will give benefit to domestic manufacturers against those importing such items.

World Cup 2015: Thirimanne, Sangakkara tons help Sri Lanka sink hapless England

Thirimanne (139*) and Sangakkara (117*) notched up fluent hundreds and stitched a record unbeaten 212-run stand to power Sri Lanka to a 9 wicket win against England in Wellington.Thirimanne (139*) and Sangakkara (117*) notched up fluent hundreds and stitched a record unbeaten 212-run stand to power Sri Lanka to a 9 wicket win against England in Wellington.

Budget 2015: India vows tough punishments to bring home 'black money'

Jaitley said the government would introduce the changes in a new law during the current session of Parliament, which will also allow enforcement agencies to seize assets held abroad.

World Cup: 'Popeye' Brendon McCullum Gets All-Clear After Mitchell Johnson Arm Ball




New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum hit a quickfire 50 in Saturday's tension-packed one-wicket win over four-time world champions Australia at Eden Park, but needed lengthy treatment on his swollen forearm after being hit by a Mitchell Johnson delivery.



Twitter adds 'dox' option in abuse-report system that will ask banned users to verify contact ...

Users who have been warned or temporarily banned but not permanently suspended will be instructed to provide either an e-mail address or phone number to return to Twitter.

Kangana Ranaut to star opposite Saif Ali Khan in Sujoy Ghosh's new film 'Devotion of Suspect X'

Balaji Motion Pictures has acquired the rights for the romantic thriller, which is based on Keigo Higashino's book.

Filmmaker Prakash Mehra's son Amit Mehra passes away

Amit was involved in a legal tussle with Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar over the remake of his father's film 'Zanjeer'.

Kapil Sharma: I can never say no to Shah Rukh Khan

Sharma has refuted rumours that he refused to be a part of Khan's show 'India Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun'.

Ranveer Singh, Rajkummar Rao, Aditi Rao Hydari praise 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'

With a message that 'Love comes in all sizes', the movie introduces Bhumi Pednekar through the film.

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Semi-final, Day 5

Generic cricket Image.Catch all the updates from Day 5 of the Ranji Trophy semi-final between Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu with our Live Blog.

Swine flu claims 36 more lives, toll rises to 1,040, over 19,000 affected

Health Minister JP Nadda had admitted that the country was facing a shortage of laboratories for testing swine flu.

At party meet, Arvind Kejriwal wanted to quit as AAP national convener

The sources said Kejriwal was upset after a section of leaders raised the issue of him playing dual role of the Delhi CM and the party convener.

Joe Root Youngest England Batsman to Make World Cup Hundred




Joe Root's 108-ball 121 saw him beat the record of David Gower, who was 26 when he posted a hundred against Sri Lanka at Taunton during the 1983 edition.



Live Score: Winless Pakistan can ill-afford taking Zimbabwe lightly

Pakistan will look to register their first victory against Zimbabwe in order to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.

Chelsea, Tottenham face-off in English League Cup final

The first piece of silverware in the English season is up for grabs when London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham meet at Wembley Stadium for the League Cup final.

Cricket World Cup 2015, Live Cricket Score: Pakistan Look for Maiden Points vs Zimbabwe




Pakistan will look to get their first points on the board and so keep their quarter-final hopes alive against a bruised and battered Zimbabwe. Catch all the live updates of the match here.



Heart harvested in Bengaluru, transplanted in Hyderabad

A 15-member team headed by Dr AGK Gokhale peformed the transplantation surgery on Padma, a home-maker from Kothagudem in Khammam district of Telangana.

FM Arun Jaitley drapes Budget speech documents in tri-colour

The Finance Ministry on Saturday came out with the Budget documents displaying different colours and a photograph of Parliament.

Gold prices to rise after Budget keeps import duty high

Arun Jaitley surprised jewellers by maintaining import duty at a record level in Saturday's budget.

Huawei's smartwatch promotional videos pop online hours before MWC 2015

One video by Huawei device features the 'timeless design story' of the smartwatch, while another appears more like a commercial video of the wearable device.

World Cup: Team India insensitive towards world media

For reasons best known only to them, the Indian cricket team seem determined to make it very hard, especially for the scribes, to like them.For reasons best known only to them, the Indian cricket team seem determined to make it very hard, especially for the scribes, to like them.

ICC World Cup: A stick separated Australia and New Zealand

In Johannesburg, Australia lost by a wicket with one ball remaining. In Auckland, again, one stick separated the two teams, but New Zealand had almost 27 overs to spare.In Johannesburg, Australia lost by a wicket with one ball remaining. In Auckland, again, one stick separated the two teams, but New Zealand had almost 27 overs to spare.

Friday 27 February 2015

Highlights of Union Budget 2015

Transport allowance exemption hiked to Rs 1,600, from Rs 800 per month.

Jaitley woos middle class, poor, announces schemes for social security in Budget 2015-16

The government will provide cover in accident death at a premium of Rs 330 per year under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana, said Jaitley.

Live: Sensex slips nearly 370 points from day's high

The Sensex is up 93.46 points or 0.3 percent at 29313.58, and the Nifty up 20.75 points or 0.2 percent at 8865.35.

World Cup: Struggling Shane Watson Plays on Despite Friend's Death




Paul Hutchison, a former fast bowler for South Australia and Tasmania, died from cancer in Brisbane on Friday, aged just 47, the Sydney Daily Telegraph reported.



Government raises farm credit target to Rs 8.5 lakh crore for 2015-16

Farmers have been availing crop loans upto Rs 3 lakh at 7 per cent interest rate.

Government to set up Mudra Bank for priority to SC/ST entrepreneurs

Jaitley said development has to generate inclusive growth.