New Delhi News

Dabur Gulabari Miss Fresh Face of U.P. contest begins

Beauty Pageant winner to bag a 1-year contract with Dabur Gulabari; Model Hunt to be organized in over 50 colleges of UP

Parsvnath Hotel at Shirdi gets "3 Star" approval from The Ministry of Tourism

The project will offer 52 elegantly furnished rooms with a view to provide utmost comfort to the visiting guests. The hotel also proposes to have a multi cuisine restaurant cum coffee shop. Strategically located the hotel is in close vicinity of Shirdi temple ensuring a hassle free communication for all devotees from hotel to the temple.7:44 PM on August 29

Statement from Mr. Gautam Thapar - Chairman & CEO, Avantha Group

Statement from Mr. Gautam Thapar - Chairman & CEO, Avantha Group - "The controversy surrounding the Nano Project is very unfortunate.7:40 PM on August 29

Currency futures to bring India closer to global trends

Currency futures trading will help bring Indian forex markets more in line with global trends, says a note prepared by MF Global, a US-based broker for exchange-traded futures and options.7:33 PM on August 29

Nandita Das' 'Firaaq' at Telluride film fest

Nandita Das' directorial debut 'Firaaq' is going places even before its commercial release. Prior to its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Sep 5, the film will be screened at the Telluride Film Festival (TFF) in North America.7:33 PM on August 29

Indian Navy's ties with Japan, South Korea get a boost

Following Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta's successful visit to Japan and South Korea, the two nations have decided to boost naval ties with India.7:32 PM on August 29

India-Asean trade to swell $10bn this year: Kamal Nath

A day after India clinched the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said bilateral trade volumes are expected to increase by almost $10 billion this year.7:32 PM on August 29

Reliance Industries gets $400 mn US loan

The US Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) has approved a long-term loan guarantee of $400 million to Reliance Industries Ltd to source its equipment and services from the US for its hydrocarbon exploration and production service in the Krishna-Godavari Basin, it said Friday.7:31 PM on August 29

India's economic growth dips to 7.9 percent

India's economic growth slipped to 7.9 percent during the first quarter of this fiscal from 9.2 percent for the like period of the previous year amid industry's concerns over the impact of central bank's tight monetary policy.7:30 PM on August 29

India sticks to clean NSG waiver sans conditions

Ahead of the crucial meeting of the 45-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in Vienna next week, India Friday made it clear that it will only accept "a clean waiver without any conditions" from the cartel that controls global export of nuclear fuel and knowhow.7:30 PM on August 29

Freedom fighters who are alive to get roll of honour

In a special gesture to freedom fighters who are alive, the government Friday announced distribution of 'samman patras' (roll of honour) in recognition of their contribution.5:00 PM on August 29

Student brings lack of women's toilets to court's notice

Delhi may be aiming to become a world class city for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, but it lacks basic amenities like public toilets for women, reveals a report by a college student that has compelled the Delhi High Court to direct civic bodies to provide better public conveniences.2:03 PM on August 29

Swiss football club to feature in Subroto Cup

In an attempt to lend an European touch to the prestigious Subroto Cup junior football tournament, the organisers have invited Swiss club FC Kushnat to play exhibition matches during the tournament starting Tuesday.2:01 PM on August 29

Centre will not intervene in Singur standoff

Even as the standoff persists over the Tata Motors' Nano car project in Singur, the central government Friday made it clear that it will not intervene in the issue and underlined the need for "balancing investment and justice'.2:01 PM on August 29

India's economic growth dips to 7.9 percent

India's economic growth slipped to 7.9 percent during the first quarter of this fiscal from 9.2 percent for the corresponding period of the previous year amid concerns over the impact of central bank's tight monetary policy.2:00 PM on August 29