Petrol, diesel prices cut

- November 30, 2015

With international crude oil prices continuing to rule below $50 per barrel, the three state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) Tuesday decided to reduce petrol and diesel prices.      Taking into account the effect of state levies, the petrol price in Delhi will be cut by Rs.2.42 per litre, while diesel cost will come down

Kerala to ensure diaspora votes in assembly polls: Minister

- November 30, 2015

The Kerala government on Tuesday said it is determined to ensure the diaspora from the state casts its vote online in the upcoming assembly polls.   "The state government will do everything it can to enable online voting for the Kerala diaspora and for that we will soon meet the prime minister, the Centre and

Advani’s wife hospitalised

- November 30, 2015

Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani's wife Kamla Advani was on Tuesday admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here following fever and urinary tract infection, hospital authorities said.   "Kamla Advani was admitted at AIIMS today at 6 a.m. with fever and urinary tract infection. A team of super specialists comprising urologists,

Peter Mukerjea sent to judicial custody

- November 30, 2015

Former media baron Peter Mukerjea, one of the prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, was sent to judicial custody till December 14 by a special court on Tuesday.   Mukerjea has been in the custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) since the agency arrested him on November 19 from Mumbai.  

Modi arrives in Delhi from Paris climate summit

- November 30, 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to  the capital on Tuesday after attending the Conference of Parties (CoP) climate summit in Paris on Monday.   "After historic @COP21 summit, where India shared its strong commitment to mitigate climate change, PM reaches Delhi," PMO India tweeted.   During his visit to Paris, Modi jointly launched the International

Xi, Putin to enhance anti-terrorism cooperation

- November 30, 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed to enhance cooperation on fight against terrorism.   Tremendous changes have taken place in global anti-terrorism situation, China stands ready to work with the international community, including Russia, to combat terrorism, Xinhua quoted Xi as saying on Monday during a meeting with Putin on

Over 1,300 CCTV cameras to keep watch over south Mumbai

- November 30, 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday launched a project that will bring south Mumbai under the surveillance of 1,381 CCTV cameras and give a boost to policing and prevention of crime.   These cameras comprise the first of three phases of the ambitious and much-delayed project to install 6,000 CCTV cameras all over Mumbai

Injectible polio vaccine launched in India

- November 30, 2015

New Delhi : India's first injectible inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) was on Monday launched by Health Minister J.P. Nadda as part of the country's commitment to global polio eradication.   The minister announced that IPV injection will be given to children below one year of age, along with the third dose of the Oral Polio

Libra Legends team for Masters Champions League launched

- November 30, 2015

Mumbai : The Libra Legends franchise who will play in the Masters Champions League (MCL) cricket in United Arab Emirates in 2016 was launched at a gala ceremony here on Monday.   The team, owned by Pooja Jhunjhunwala, Lalit Kiri and Hanwant Kahtri is the first team to be unveiled for the league.   The

Winter-proof your hair

- November 30, 2015

New Delhi :  From frizzy hair to split-ends, winter can get harsh on your hair. Keep hot water away from it and opt for safe styling methods to let your hair stay healthy even when the temperature takes a dip.   Daniel Bauer, TRESemmé’s official hair expert, suggests ways to combat winter dryness:   *