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New Delhi, Feb 16: Taking the ties to a new level, India and Sri Lanka today inked a civil nuclear pact besides deciding to expand defence and security cooperation. This was announced after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena during which both the leaders expressed commitment to find a solution to the emotive fishermen issue by adopting a

Kolkata, Feb 16: Trinamool Congress today retained both Bongaon Lok Sabha and Krishnaganj Assembly seats with huge margins in the bypolls seen as a litmus test for its popularity in the wake of CBI arresting several of its leaders in Saradha scam and murmurs of dissidence. The convincing victory of TMC candidate Mamatabala Thakur in the Bongaon (SC) Lok Sabha seat with a margin of more than 2,11

Bengaluru, Feb 16: Infosys, India's third largest IT firm, on Monday announced a definitive agreement to fully acquire Israel-based Panaya, Inc. for an enterprise value of $200 million. Panaya, a leading provider of automation technology for large scale enterprise software management, helps Infosys to bring automation to several service lines through a software-as-a-service model, reducing risks

Ludhiana, Feb 16: After a barrage of controversial statements by sangh outfits, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Sunday cautioned Hindu leaders against making comments which could create “trouble” for Prime Minister Narnedra Modi. “After a long time, a government has been formed at the Centre which is abreast of Hindu culture and faith… Hindu leaders should make balanced statements,” VHP international

New Delhi, Feb 15: Petrol price was today hiked by 82 paisa per litre and diesel by 61 paisa, reversing the declining trend of last six months. Petrol and diesel price hike, which is effective from midnight tonight, is the first increase since August 2014 and follows firming of oil prices in the international market. A litre of petrol in Delhi will cost Rs 57.31 from tomorrow as against Rs 56.49

New Delhi, Feb 15: Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Sunday said the RSS supported anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for its overall "Congress Mukt Bharat" plan. The AAP hit back, saying the Congress had no desire to reinvent itself. "When I said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was behind Anna movement, no one believed me, I was called Mad. But ultimately I

New Delhi, Feb 15: In order to speed up its probe into cases of illegal funds stashed abroad, the SIT on black money has roped in one more economic intelligence agency -- CEIB -- as the main "coordinating body" between all the investigative and enforcement agencies which are part of the high-powered panel. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) had wanted to name the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as

New Delhi, Feb 15: Calling for an energy revolution in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said India had the strength and resources to lead the world's fight against global warming. "If there is one country to show the world the way to combat global warming it is India," Modi said inaugurating the first three-day Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet and Expo (Re-Invest) here. "The

Baramati, Feb 14: Putting behind the rancour of bitterly fought Maharashtra Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared dais with NCP leader Sharad Pawar and had lunch with him, setting off speculation about a possible political realignment in the state. Though the two leaders insisted that no political meaning should be read into the public bonhomie exhibited by them, much political

New Delhi, Feb 14: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not hold any portfolio but oversee the work of all the ministers, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced Saturday. "Kejriwal will not hold any portfolio," Sisodia told the media shortly after the new AAP government was sworn in. "He will oversee all ministries through modern technology. He will try to bring systemic changes."