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Despite strong observations from the PMO, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has backed the Jet-Etihad deal, triggering a crisis within the UPA-II government. The PMO has asked Ministry of Civil Aviation to look into concerns in the…

In the absence of MS Dhoni during a pressure situation, Team India lost to the West Indies in a thriller yesterday. There is more bad news for the team and its die hard fans. Dhoni has been ruled out of the tri-series because of an injury.…

The Killing of two youths in army firing triggered massive protests in Kashmir valley's Bandipore district today. The bandh called by the separatist groups including both Hurriyat Conference and Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) hit…

Sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee's chief Suresh Kalmadi was ousted today as the President of Asian Athletics Association (AAA) after he lost the re-election bid to Qatar's Dahlan Jumaan Al-Hamad on the first day of the…

A three and half year old girl, studying in a reputed English Medium School in Gunupur, Odisha was allegedly raped by the Bus staff of her School Bus. Backed by the FIR, launched by the parents of the victim, Police has registered a case…

Five-time World Champion Brazil prevailed over defending World Champion Spain in the Confederations Cup final, as they produced brilliant display of soccer to take the title away with a 3-0 scoreline. Fred scored two goals for Brazil,…

In the absence of MS Dhoni on the field in the second innings, India lost to the West Indies in a thrilling encounter at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica last night. West Indies have now won both their opening matches. West Indies won the…

Jugal Kishore Mohapatra, a 1979 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha. He will replace Bijay Kumar Patnaik, who is retiring from service today. Mr. Patnaik has been appointed as Chairman of Odisha Staff…

The ICC has spelled out its plan for the World Championships in all three formats of the game - T20, ODI and Tests. India will host the World Twenty20 Cup in 2016, followed by World Test Championship in 2021 and 50-over World Cup in 2023.…