Bomb Scare: Eiffel Tower Closed Down For Visitors
The anti-terrorist police closed down for visitors the World famous Eiffel Tower in Paris on 20 September after a suspected terror threat. Officers said three “suspected terrorists” were spotted climbing the structure with large rucksacks. But after a search which went on all morning it was... read more »
PM Modi to tour US, Ireland from 23-29 Sept: Here’s what his plans ar...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US and Ireland later this week is being watched closely, not just by the business community but even the average citizen.They’re hoping to see another Madison Square-like event from Modi, given the hype being created by the prime minister and... read more »
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat pitches for review of reservation policy
NEW DELHI: Amid the continuing Patel quota stir in Gujarat, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has pitched for a review of the reservation policy, contending it has been used for political ends and suggesting setting up of an apolitical committee to examine who needs the facility and for how long. He said... read more »
Nepal gets its new constitution, but here’s why it has got India worr...
India has reasons to be perturbed about the volatile situation in Nepal, a country with which India shares an open and contiguous 1751-km-long border. India’s biggest concern is that Madhesis are up in arms against the secular and democratic constitution that Nepal has put into effect on 20... read more »
PKK bomb attack, clashes kill 12 in southeast Turkey: Sources
Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants killed three Turkish police officers overnight in a bomb attack on their armoured vehicle as they travelled along a highway in southeast Turkey,... read more »
Mexico demands speedy probe over tourists’ killing in Egypt
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto speaking with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi reiterated Mexico’s call for a “swift and in-depth” investigation to... read more »
China to buy millions of tonnes of U.S. soybeans during Xi visit
the world’s top soybean buyer, will purchase millions of tonnes of the oilseed from the United States during President Xi Jinping’s visit to the country next week, industry... read more »
Australian warplanes make first air strike in Syria
Australian warplanes have carried out their first air strike against the Islamic State group in Syria, destroying an armoured personnel carrier, defence minister Kevin Andrews has... read more »
Bihar polls: BJP focusses on women, youth, backward castes in fir...
New Delhi: BJP on Tuesday night released the first list of 43 candidates for the high-stakes Bihar polls, giving about 60 per cent representation to those from SC and backward castes in an apparent... read more »
