New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has hit out at the Centre for not helping the state in the Italian abduction issue. He said that the central government did not do anything to end the hostage crisis.

Jaipur, Mar 21: Spiritual guru Shri Shri Ravi Shanker on Tuesday said that government schools are factory of Naxalism and hence they should be privatized.

Mexico City: A strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Mexico on Tuesday, shaking central and southern parts of the country and swaying buildings in Mexico City. Plaster fell from ceilings and windows broke in the center of the capital, but Mexican President Felipe Calderon said there were no immediate reports of major damage.

Moscow, Mar 21: A Russian court today dismissed a petition seeking a ban on a translated version of Bhagwad Gita for being “extremist”, bringing cheers to followers across the world.

Washington, Mar 21: India, which is one of the top donors for Afghanistan post 9/11, is poised to play a very important role as the international community prepares to withdraw troops from this war-torn country, a top American commander has told lawmakers.

MIRPUR: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was up on her feet, the crowd danced in joy as Bangladesh romped into Asia Cup final on Tuesday. And that meant the end of India in another tournament after the heroics of Virat Kohli.

MIRPUR: A repeat of Sachin Tendulkar-Saeed Ajmal duel will not happen in Mirpur. The offie wanted to play India in the final after his team's Sunday mauling, but with Bangladesh beating Sri Lanka, the Men in Blue will have to go home.

Hyderabad:  India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal said today her win in the Swiss Open was inpsired by Sachin Tendulkar scoring his 100th century in cricket.

New Delhi: Planning Commission on Monday further reduced poverty line to Rs 28.65 per capita daily consumption in cities and Rs 22.42 in rural areas, scaling down India's poverty ratio to 29.8 per cent in 2009-10, the estimates which are likely to raise the hackles of civil society.

New Delhi: Naxal leader Sabyasachi Panda has reportedly issued a fresh audio tape regarding the abducted Italian nationals and set Tuesday evening as the new deadline for the state government to respond.