India to focus on UNSC reform, terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA
Early reform of the U.N. Security Council, terrorism and peacekeeping will be among the main issues that India will pursue during the world body’s General Assembly session, Indian Ambassador to the U.N. has said. Highlighting the broad areas that will occupy India’s attention during the 69th... read more »
Shiv Sena offers BJP 130 seats, but at cost of smaller parties
Senior Shiv Sena leaders have held talks with BJP aiming to end the deadlock on seat sharing that is threatening to disintegrate their 25-year-old alliance ahead of the October 15 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Sena group leader in Assembly Subhash Desai, party spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member... read more »
US air strikes target Islamic State in Syria
The United States began bombing ISIS targets in Syria using fighters, bomber and Tomahawk missiles, according to the Pentagon late Monday night. “I can confirm that U.S. military and partner nation forces are undertaking military action against ISIL terrorists in Syria using a mix of fighter,... read more »
Tech Mahindra aims to clock USD 5 billion revenues by FY17
Tech Mahindra, India’s fifth largest software services exporter, is on track to become a USD 5 billion dollar company by fiscal 2017, a top company executive said today. “So far as the business is concerned, it is good. Outlook is positive. It is not only for us, it is for the industry... read more »
UP: Third Accused Arrested in Alleged Gang-Rape of Two Sisters Who Were Hanged From Tree
Badaun / UP – On more accused has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district in connection with the alleged gang-rape of two teenage sisters who were assaulted and then... read more »
Congress Suspends Kerala Leader Who Called Rahul Gandhi ‘Joker’
Kochi – Former Kerala minister TH Mustafa, who had demanded Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi’s ouster for leading their party to its worst-ever performance, and handing over... read more »
100 days : Modi’s first deadline to team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone of his administration at the second meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday, asking all ministers to chart a course of action for the first 100 days. He... read more »
Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposes move to include his life story in school syllabus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday opposed the move by BJP-ruled states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to include his life story in education curriculum, saying living individuals should... read more »
Brad Pitt attacked at ‘Maleficent’ premiere
Los Angeles – A man was led away in handcuffs after attacking Brad Pitt on the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the movie ‘Maleficent.’ Pitt was apparently unhurt and soon... read more »
