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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley allocates Rs.400 crore for Indian sports
To encourage sports in India, the government will set up a National Sports Academy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.
Government allocates Rs 500 crore for Internet connectivity in villages
The government will allocate Rs 500 crore for its 'Digital India' initiative to set up broadband network in villages and promote local manufacturing of hardware and Indian software products.
'India should allow 100 per cent FDI in disability sector'
With growing focus on human rights and United Nations push through the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the world body estimates that there are about one billion people.
Russia to work on UN Security Council resolution over Syria
"Any additional steps should be discussed at the UN Security Council, and any decisions should be made based on verified facts."
World Cup 2014: Messi has the stage to secure his place among the greats
Lionel Messi can secure his place among the game's greats with a World Cup triumph after Argentina defeated the Netherlands on penalties to reach the final.
Over 1.5 lakh pilgrims make Amarnath Yatra
This year's yatra will end Aug 10, coinciding with the Shravan Purnima festival.
Budget 2014: First test of Modi government's reform mettle
Jaitley's promises of bold budget decisions and broadsides against the "mindless populism" of his left-of-centre predecessors have proved a hit with investors.
Narendra Modi to target record asset sales in Budget: source
Modi wants to open up industries like defence, but selling controlling stakes in bloated state enterprises is out of the question.
NSA spied on five Muslim-Americans including Indian-American
The report said that the surveillance was authorised by a secret intelligence court under procedures intended to locate spies and terrorist suspects.
Chidamabaram appreciates restrained language of Economic Survey
Reacting to the Survey tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, Chidambaram said that he was glad that it acknowledged the measures taken by the UPA government.
IKEA eyes Hyderabad for first India store
The Sweden-headquartered company, founded in 1943, is one of the world's largest retailers in furniture, household goods and textiles.
Fiscal deficit for 2014-15 projected at 4.5 per cent of GDP: Arun Jaitley
Indian markets seemed reassured by the stern tone on fiscal consolidation.
Watch: Detective James Gordon asks Bruce Wayne to 'be strong' after his parents are shot, in this moving teaser for 'Gotham'
In the new series 'Gotham', fans will now get a chance to glimpse into the world of Batman -- before Batman existed
DVC employees ignore request for talks, go ahead with stir
Employees of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) on Wednesday went ahead with their agitation despite the management's invitation for discussions on their charter of demands.
The Rs 5,999 Asus ZenFone 4: First impressions review
Given its price, the ZenFone 4 has a great display with good colour reproduction and satisfactory viewing angles.
Congress creates ruckus in MP assembly on lawyers strike, demands reply from BJP
Congress members on Wednesday created a ruckus in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on the on-going strike by lawyers in Indore district and demanded an immediate reply from the ruling BJP government on the issue.
