Ukraine tensions spike as Russia backs rebel vote
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Izvestia newspaper on Tuesday that the rebel elections, due to take place this weekend, should “go ahead as agreed” and Russia will “recognise the results”. The remarks were seen as one of Moscow’s most overt acts of... read more »
Nasa rocket explodes seconds after lift-off
An unmanned Nasa rocket carrying supplies and secret equipment to the International Space Station exploded seconds after lift-off from a commercial launch pad in Virginia. The Orbital Sciences Corp Antares rocket exploded mid-air just seven seconds after launch at 6.35pm local time on Tuesday.... read more »
Govt submits 627 names of foreign account holders to Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday submitted a list comprising names of 627 Indians with foreign bank accounts in a sealed cover to the Supreme Court in an attempt to recover black money stashed abroad. Attorney general Mukul Rohatgi handed over three sets of documents to the Supreme Court. The... read more »
Defamation complaint filed against actor Vijay for 2G corruption dialogue i...
MADURAI: A defamation complaint has been filed in a magistrate court in Madurai against Tamil film actor Vijay and others for a reference to the 2G spectrum case in his Diwali release “Kaththi.” Madurai-based advocate R Ramasubramanian has filed the defamation complaint against actor... read more »
Fresh eruption fears halt Japan volcano search
Volcanic tremors and fears over a fresh eruption forced rescuers with gas masks to halt operations to recover bodies from a Japanese mountain on Tuesday, 72 hours after its... read more »
Hamas, Islamic State group ‘branches of same poisonous tree’: Netanyahu
In a blistering speech to the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday that Hamas and the Islamic State group are “branches of the same poisonous... read more »
Protestors ignore Hong Kong leader’s call to end demo
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s embattled leader called Tuesday for an immediate end to street demonstrations that have drawn tens of thousands and paralyzed the city, but protesters refused... read more »
Terrorism, economy major focus areas for India, US
Tackling terrorism, climate change and promoting economic growth is going to be the major focus of India and the United States strategic partnership. The vision Statement for the US India... read more »
WHO advocates salt reduction to prevent heart disease
New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) Sunday advocated salt reduction to prevent and control non-communicable diseases as high salt intake increases the risk of high blood pressure and is... read more »
