India

Gambhir, Dravid, Tendulkar lead India''s fight back in Napier Test

 Gambhir is Coca-Cola’s new brand ambassadorNapier, Mar. 29 : India’s much vaunted batting machinery came to its rescue on Sunday, putting up 252 for the loss of two wickets in the second innings after being asked to follow on by New Zealand on Saturday.

Filing of nominations for the second phase of elections picks up momentum

Filing of nominations for the second phase of elections picks up momentumNew Delhi, Mar 29 : The filing of nominations for Assembly and Lok Sabha seats has picked up momentum with President Pratibha Patil issuing a notification for the second phase of elections.

The second phase of polling, scheduled on April 23 would include 25 seats in Maharashtra, 20 in Andhra Pradesh, 17 each in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, 13 each in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh and 11 each in Assam and Orissa.

China, US blocking India''s way to Security Council

China, US blocking India''s way to Security CouncilNew Delhi, Mar 29 : The display of naval prowess off the Somali coast by Beijing, a full throttle attempt at the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to stop India in acquiring nuclear status or dangerously increasing its presence in the neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan.

China is consistently giving a tough chase to policymakers in New Delhi and is trying to out shadow India on every front and every sphere at the regional and global stage.

Violence breaks out in Pilibhit after Varun Gandhi’s arrest

Violence breaks out in Pilibhit after Varun Gandhi’s arrestPilibhit, Mar 28 : Over twenty activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) got injured when police resorted to baton charge on them as they were staging protest against the arrest of party leader Varun Gandhi.

Five policemen are also reported to be injured.

Tension prevailed in the town as thousands of Varun's supporters came to the district jail where Varun was taken.

The activists allegedly attacked officials, destroyed police vehicles and indulged in bouts of stone throwing.

Salman Khan to campaign for Congress

Salman Khan to campaign for CongressKanpur, Mar 28 : Bol

Manoj Tiwari, Naveen Patnaik file nomination papers

Manoj Tiwari, Naveen Patnaik file nomination papersGorakhpur, Mar 28 : Bhojpuri actor and the Samajwadi Party (SP) leader from Gorakhpur, Manoj Tiwari, filed his nomination papers for Parliament elections on Saturday.

Bollywood actor-turned politician Sanjay Dutt was present on the occasion. Sanjay Dutt is expected to campaign for Tiwari.

Bollywood actress Jaya Bachchan, actor-turned politician Jayaparda and SP General Secretary Amar Singh are also expected to participate in the campaign.

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