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March 21, 2010 9:53 AM

WHO to step up delivery of H1N1vaccine to dozens of countries

The World Health Organization says it is stepping up the delivery of millions of doses of H1N1 Swine flu vaccine to dozens of developing countries. WHO says about one dozen African countries will be among the recipients. The Organization says so far it has delivered more than four million doses of t...

March 21, 2010 9:38 AM

World Forest Day is being observed today

Today is the World Forestry Day. This day commemorates the contribution and value of forests and forestry to the community. <br/> <br/>Several programmes have been organised to make aware people to protect trees and save the environment across the country. <br/> <b...

March 21, 2010 9:35 AM

Modi yet to respond to SIT’s summon in post Godhra riot case

In Gujarat, the Chief Minister Narendra Modi is expected to present himself before Special Investigation Team (SIT) during this week in connection with summons against him. However, the SIT is yet to hear from Modi on when exactly he will do it. <br/> <br/>According to sources, h...

March 21, 2010 9:35 AM

Parsi New Year ‘Navroz’ to be observed today

Navroz ,the Parsi New Year is being observed on Sunday. The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh greeted the nation on the occasion. In a message, he said Navroz brings a message of hope and renewal and it reinforces the values of peace and religious harmony in India. <br/>

March 21, 2010 8:57 AM

US assures to give India access to interrogate Headley in 26/11 attack

India will get access to interrogate terror accused David Headley, who has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks. Headley is now in US custody. US Attorney General and Head of the Department of Justice Eric Holder spoke to Chidambaram on Friday evening and clarified to him a...

March 20, 2010 9:28 PM

I&B Minister asks FTII students to make films with social values

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni has called upon the students of Film and Television Institute of India to make the films with social values and spread the message of National integration. She was speaking at the inaugural function of golden jubilee year of FTII. Renowned film perso...

March 20, 2010 9:16 PM

BJP charges centre of pursuing its Kashmir policy under American pressure

BJP today charged the Centre of pursuing its Kashmir policy under American pressure. Addressing a book release function in New Delhi, the leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mr. Arun Jaitley strongly advocated to scrap this approach as it is against the national interest. <br/>&#0...

March 20, 2010 8:54 PM

Court orders Sajjan Kumar to face trial in anti-Sikh riot cases

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar will face trial in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases. A Delhi Court on Saturday referred the cases to a Special CBI Court rejecting his plea seeking certain documents related to the chargesheet filed against him in two cases.<br/><br/>Additional Chief ...

March 20, 2010 8:54 PM

Modi yet to respond to SIT’s summon in post Godhra riot case

PTI quoting Gujarat Government says, Chief Minister Narendra Modi is likely to skip appearance on Sunday before the Special Investigation Team - SIT -probing post-Godhra riots case.<br/><br/>SIT had summoned Modi to remain present before him tomorrow in connection with the compla...

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