The development came even as there was criticism from some quarters, including the social media, about using Army to build the floating bridge for such an event.

Many conservative clerics and religious leaders have denounced it as being in conflict with the Muslim holy book, the Koran, and the constitution.

The move comes after the Municipal Corporation Doctor's Association requested that either the Delhi government or the Centre intervene "urgently" to bail out the MCD from the financial crisis so that salaries of all employees are paid immediately.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Tuesday announced that greats of the sport Mary Pierce (France) and Mark Woodforde (Australia) have been appointed to four-year terms as athlete members of the Board of Directors.

Apple is not advertising the program under which it will replace the screens on Retina-equipped MacBook and MacBook Pro models for free.

Kejriwal announced the government's decision in this regard while briefing the media after meeting Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at Andhra Bhavan in New Delhi.

Tokyo, on Monday, said it has complained to the United Nations over Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's plan to attend a huge military parade in Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.

It is a blessing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "spends some time in the country also", Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday.

With at least 47 deaths so far, the Madhya Pradesh Vyapam scam has emerged as the deadliest scam in the Indian history.

Regulator Sebi on Thursday barred two individuals from securities markets for five years for involvement in fraudulent trading in the shares of Sword-Edge Commercials Ltd.

Telecom major Airtel said it fully supports the concept of net neutrality and its 'Airtel Zero' platform is open to all on non-discriminatory basis.

India on Friday summoned Pakistan's envoy Abdul Basit to register protest against Lakhvi's release orders from Islamabad High Court.

"I believed in a tit-for-tat policy on all fronts," said Musharraf.

Ansari appreciated the work done by CASK over the last century and expressed the hope that it would continue on the path of selfless service in future.

Sensex fell over 244 points to close at 26,816.56 while Nifty ended 63.50 points down at 8,042.