Durban/New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) France has expressed regret over the killing of two Indians by its troops in the Central African Republic, where a rebel leader seized power during the weekend, and has ordered an inquiry. French President Francois Hollande first wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to express regret over the incident, in which six other Indians were injured. He then called him personally Tuesday morning.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was killed Tuesday and her father critically injured when her estranged husband allegedly shot at them outside a metro station, security officials said. "The incident took place around 12.10 p.m
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Nicole Kidman-starrer "Grace of Monaco", produced by YRF Entertainment's Uday Chopra, is set for a Dec 27 release. The Weinstein Company (TWC) has acquired the US distribution rights of Olivier Dahan's forthcoming film.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The government Tuesday said it has approved six proposals of foreign direct investment (FDI) amounting to Rs.732.77 crore. The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) headed by Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram had cleared the FDI proposals at a meeting held March 6. "Based on the recommendations of FIPB in its meeting held on March 6, 2013, the government has approved six proposals of FDI amounting toRs.732.77 crore," the finance ministry said in a statement
Johannesburg, March 26 (IANS) The BRICS countries should call for an end to indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian areas in Syria, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. BRICS should also insist that cluster munitions and incendiary weapons should not be used, it said
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The government Tuesday approved Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia's proposal to set up a new airline in the Indian civil aviation sector with partners Tata Group and Arun Bhatia-promoted Telestra Tradeplace. "(Approved) to set up a JV (joint venture) company to undertake the business of operation of scheduled passenger airlines," the Finance Ministry said in a statement.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Shubhangi Atre Poorey replaces Shilpa Shinde as Koel in "Chidiya Ghar", a popular comedy show. The actress has already started shooting for the series.
New Delhi March 26 (IANS) Drama, stunts, herogiri and much more masala will be in Sajid Khan-directed "Himmatwala" reminding viewers of the 1980s movie-making culture when it hits the screens Friday. Touted to be high on entertainment, the film will see lead actor Ajay Devgn performing high voltage stunts, including a fight scene with a tiger. A solo release, the film is a modern version of the 1983 release "Himmatwala", which struck gold at the box office, thanks to Jeetendra and Sridevi's performances and
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) People of Delhi are all set for festival of colours Holi Wednesday. Children and youths have already set the tone for festivities by throwing water-filled balloons at passersby, and colours and sweets are recording brisk sales. "There is so much to shop today.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The governing council of the Indian Premier League has more or less decided to keep the Sri Lankan players out of Chennai in view of the opposition from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa.
