Islamic State leader urges attacks in Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT: Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi called for attacks against the rulers of Saudi Arabia in a speech purported to be in his name on Thursday, saying his self-declared caliphate was expanding there and in four other Arab countries. Baghdadi also said a US.-led military campaign... read more »
Obama Meets Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi
President Barack Obama holds talks Friday with Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as questions in the Southeast Asian nation mount over the direction and pace of democratic reforms ahead of 2015 elections. Details of the talks were not available ahead of the meeting in the largest city,... read more »
PM Modi likely to raise black money issue at G20 meet in Australia
As India attempts to unearth black money stashed abroad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will push for stepping up global cooperation against the key issue of cross border tax avoidance and evasion at the G20 summit starting on Saturday. Modi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Australia... read more »
Bombay HC stays Maharashtra govt’s decision to give 16% reservation t...
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday stayed Maharashtra government’s decision to give 16 per cent reservation to Marathas in public service and educational institutions. The HC also stayed state’s decision to provide 5 per cent reservation to Muslims in public service, but allowed... read more »
After Andhra Pradesh Rahul Gandhi now visits cyclone hit Odisha
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi visited the cyclone-hit areas of Odisha on Monday. He interacted with people and assured them that his party will help them in getting back to normal... read more »
Ms Nota beats 9 parties in Maha; would have got 1-3 seats as a party
It’s been just over a year since the Supreme Court allowed voters to reject all candidates in an election by pressing the Nota button – None of the Above. In the assembly elections and... read more »
No decision yet on supporting BJP govt in Maharashtra: Shiv Sena
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena on Monday said that it has not taken any final decision as yet with regard to lending support to a BJP government in Maharashtra. Party spokesperson Sanjay Raut said... read more »
Tata Steel’s Recent Plans Credit Positive: Moody’s
New Delhi: Tata Steel’s decision to sell its long product business in the UK and its bank debt refinance plan will be credit positive and alleviate funding pressure, Moody’s... read more »
How Zara became the world’s biggest fashion retailer
A digital mirror that allows you to try on clothes without actually taking them off the shelf sits on one side of the room, next to it is a self-service till where shoppers can pay for their clothing... read more »
