No Confirmation ‘So Far’ That Men In IS Execution Video Were Ru...
Russia says it has no information as yet confirming that two men who appear to be executed in a video released by Islamic State militants were Russian citizens. The video released on the Internet purportedly shows a young boy shooting two men who are said to be spies for Russia. It shows the men... read more »
Ban had considered to cut short India trip for Paris rally
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon had considered whether he should cut short his trip to India to attend a unity march in France to show solidarity in the wake of a terror attack in Paris but eventually decided to continue with his trip, his spokesperson said. “The Secretary-General was... read more »
Former AAP leader Shazia Ilmi likely to join BJP, may contest against Arvin...
New Delhi: Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Shazia Ilmi will on Thursday join Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reports said on Wednesday.Ilmi is likely to contest Delhi Assembly Elections against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal from New Delhi constituency, reports added. If the reports... read more »
Parrikar explains DRDO chief’s removal, says ‘no controversy...
Parrikar said he was of the view that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief’s post should be held by a young person and not by someone on contract. “His (Chander’s) tenure ended in November. After that, he was on contract,” Parrikar said, adding... read more »
DDA increases price of residential plots by over 100 times
If beneficiaries of the jinxed Rohini Residential Scheme thought the allotment letter by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) was to end their woes, a rude shock is awaiting them. The DDA... read more »
Spot the difference: Modi’s NITI Aayog looks like the Planning Commission
The government has set up NITI Aayog, a think-tank that will replace the Planning Commission. According to a government press release, the new body is the result of “extensive... read more »
AirAsia QZ8501: Bad weather hinders hunt for black boxes
International experts with sophisticated acoustic detection gear joined teams scouring the sea for the wreck of an Indonesia AirAsia passenger jet on Friday, but bad weather was again... read more »
Australia seeks return of Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste jailed in Egypt
The lawyer for one of three Al Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt has formally applied to the government in Cairo to have him deported to Australia. It comes after Egypt’s highest court,... read more »
Second abandoned migrant ship drifting off Italy
A Moldovan cargo ship carrying an estimated 700 migrants has docked in the Italian port of Gallipoli. The Blue Sky M had apparently been abandoned by its crew, and at one point seemed to be heading... read more »
