May 2016 Archives

Actor Tom Hiddleston has played down rumours over playing the next James Bond, saying “no one has talked to me about it”

News

May 7, 2016 IANS

Kanhaiya Kumar calls off hunger strike after health worsens

Kanhaiya Kumar on Friday called off his hunger strike, to protest the punishment announced by the varsity administration, after his health deteriorated

International

May 6, 2016 IANS

Political developments behind Nepal President’s visit cancellation

The fast-paced political developments in Nepal are believed to be the reason for the abrupt cancellation of Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari’s visit to India

News

May 6, 2016 IANS

Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘Buddha… ‘ faces protests at Jadavpur University

Vivek Agnihotri on Friday faced loud protests by a section of students prior to a screening of his film “Buddha In A Traffic Jam” at the Jadavpur University

Politics

May 6, 2016 IANS

Subramanian Swamy authenticates documents used in Agusta debate

Subramanian Swamy on Friday authenticated the documents he quoted from while participating in a debate on the AgustaWestland chopper deal

News

May 6, 2016 IANS

Manohar Parrikar hints at Pilatus probe

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday indicated a probe into the 2012 deal inked with the Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus

Politics

May 6, 2016 IANS

Why all scams end up at Congress’ doorstep?: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday targeted the Congress, posing why all the major scams in India end up at its doorsteps

News

May 6, 2016 IANS

Retarded man nabbed in Hindon Air Force Station

A retarded man was nabbed by air force personnel and district police team on Friday during a joint search operation at the Hindon Air Force Station

Economy

May 6, 2016 IANS

Plan direct cash transfer in health insurance, pension: Jayant Sinha

MoS for Finance Jayant Sinha told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that the government intends to use the DBT scheme for health insurance and pensions