Ralegan Siddhi prepares for Anna’s return
Even as Anna Hazare broke his fast, every household in his hometown Ralegan Siddhi adorned their doors with victory flags to mark the success of the anti-corruption crusader on Sunday.
Anna fans defy rains to rejoice ‘win’
Ignoring the continuous rains, thousands of people gathered at Azad Maidan on Sunday to celebrate the victory of anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare, and to cheer the 17 supporters who had been fasti
Modi to rebels: recognise power of non-violence
Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said those who have taken to Naxalism and terrorism should learn from Mr Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption campaign as it has reinforced confidence in the st
Corruption in India has become worse: Ratan Tata
Top industrialists have expressed concern over the impact that worsening corruption has on their businesses and said there is no short-cut to becoming a billion-dollar company other than doing things the right way.
UK expert will inspect jail in Gujarat
India has agreed to allow the visit of a British human rights expert to Gujarat to examine conditions at a prison where Indian fugitive Mohammad Hanif Umerji Patel alias Tiger Hanif, alleged mastermind of the 1993 Surat bomb blast, will be kept after being extradited.
Pavit entry an aberration: Navy Chief
The entry of Merchant Tanker (MT) Pavit in Indian waters and later being detected by the maritime security agencies is “an aberration” claimed chief of naval staff Admiral Nirmal Verma on Saturday.
Gadchiroli: Naxals kill 3 cops
Three policemen were killed and two were injured in a day-long gun battle between the police and the Naxals in Gadchiroli on Friday.
Sensex down 73 points in opening trade
Extending its losing streak for the third straight session, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex moved down by over 73 points in opening trade on Monday as funds and retail investors continued to limit their exposure to the sinking equity market in the absence of positive cues.
21 Indians in pirates’ hands
Somali pirates on Friday hijacked the MV Fairchem Bogey and took the crew of 21 Indians hostage. All concerned agencies including the Indian Navy, have been informed and the Directorate-General of Shipping is monitoring the situation.
RBI reference rates for US dollar, euro
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at 45.3695 and the euro at 65.3355, as against 45.2490 per dollar and 65.0620 per euro on Tuesday.