Thursday, August 22, 2013

Train mows down 37 Bihar pilgrims

At least 37 people were killed and 24 injured after being hit by a Rajya Rani Express train while crossing the tracks at Dhamara Ghat train station in the Indian state of Bihar.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Michel Djotodia sworn in President of Central African Republic



Michel Djotodia, the re rebel leader whose fighters toppled the government, officially sworn in President of Central African Republic. 

Nobel Laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug Statue Unveiled

Agriculture Minister Shri Sharad Pawar today unveiled the statue of Nobel Laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug’s statue at New Delhi.

Launch of the GSLV-D5 Called off


The Launch of the GSLV-D5 scheduled for 1650 hrs today (August 19, 2013) is called off, as a leak is observed in the UH 25 fuel system of the liquid second stage during the pre-launch pressurization phase on the vehicle just two hours before the scheduled lift-off.

Spanish fishermen stage Gibraltar artificial reef protest


Dozens of Spanish fishermen sailed into Gibraltar’s waters to stage a protest over an artificial reef that prevents them from fishing, the latest move in an escalating diplomatic row over the territory.

Basavaraj Rajguru award for Rajiv Taranath



Eminent Sarod player Rajiv Taranath of Mysore has been selected for this year’s Pandit Basavaraj Rajguru National Award, instituted by the Pandit Basavaraj Rajguru National Memorial Trust. 

RBI approves Sharia-compliant NBFC financial services



Cheraman Financial Services Ltd (CFSL), a Kerala based , company has received certificate of registration from the Reserve Bank of India to function as a non-deposit-taking Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC).