Obama suspends Iran oil sanctions for six months
With Iran complying with its commitment on a controversial nuclear weapons programme, US President Barack Obama has suspended his action on Iranian oil sanctions for the next six months. Even though there is enough oil in the international market for countries like India and China to reduce their... read more »
PM Modi likely to visit U.S. in September
The confirmation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States means two things: that Mr. Modi is keen to extend his summit-level approach to bilateral ties past the subcontinent to the U.S. as well, and that U.S. President Obama wants to patch up the damage to Indo-US ties,... read more »
Akshay Kumar and Vipul Shah on his upcoming film Holiday
Mumbai – He juggles two different roles but Vipul Shah believes in doing one thing at a time. If he dons the director’s hat, his focus is on his craft and as a producer, he ensures he doesn’t get in the way of his directors. “If I am producing, I enjoy it the most, when I am a director,... read more »
Google Search Will Show Badaun-Type Incidents in Other Places Too: Akhilesh...
New Delhi – Under intense criticism over Badaun gang-rape and murder incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today said that a Google search would show such crimes occurring across the country. “When such incidents occur it is publicised a lot… such incidents... read more »
MS Dhoni’s return to Ranchi is sure to create frenzy amongst loyal home fans
As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Ranchi, one expects a high-voltage contest. It is also the home ground of the Indian captain MS Dhoni. So, one can expect... read more »
Black money case: SC revives SIT to fast track probe
The Supreme Court Thursday breathed life into the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to monitor the probe into the black money case by reconstituting it and directing the government to... read more »
Will quit public life if Modi can prove his claims: Ahmed Patel
NEW DELHI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s political secretary Ahmed Patel has strongly denied the claims made by BJP’s prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi in an interview... read more »
11 killed in militant attacks in Assam
GUWAHATI: Heavily armed NDFB (S) militants unleashed violence in two districts of Assam falling under Bodoland Territorial Administration area, killing 11 people, including three children,... read more »
Fiscal deficit likely to be around 4.5% of GDP in FY14
NEW DELHI: Fiscal deficit for 2013-14 is likely to be around 4.5 per cent of the GDP, marginally lower than 4.6 per cent that was mentioned in the interim budget for FY15, a senior Finance Ministry... read more »
