Delhi rape convict’s remarks ‘unspeakable’, says Ban ki-M...
The remarks by one of the Delhi gangrape convict blaming the victim for the assault are “unspeakable”, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson has said, stressing the need for men to get involved in halting violence against women. Ban’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric... read more »
AAP crisis: Kejriwal insisted on ouster of Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav...
NEW DELHI: AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal stamped his dominance over the party on Wednesday when two of his critics, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, were removed from the Political Affairs Committee, while his own offer of resignation as national convener of AAP was unanimously turned down. While... read more »
Kejriwal to step down as AAP convenor?
Amid the last-ditch efforts to tide over the differences within, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is learnt to have offered to step down as Aam Aadmi Party national convenor ahead of the party’s national executive meeting on Wednesday. Owing to ill health, the Mr. Kejriwal will be leaving... read more »
Sonam is recovering well: Anil Kapoor
Bollywood actress, Sonam Kapoor, who tested positive for swine flu, is recovering well at Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai. Her father Anil Kapoor updated the status of his daughter’s health.Anil Kapoor said Sonam is recovering well and may be discharged in a week. Sonam was first hospitalized on... read more »
Countering violent extremism depends on Muslim support: Obama
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday called on American Muslim communities to do more to counter what he called “violent extremism,” speaking at a three-day White House summit... read more »
Bihar Crisis: BJP Likely to Support Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi During Trust Vote, Say...
PATNA: The BJP is expected to give its Bihar unit the go-ahead to support chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in a trust vote that he will seek in the state assembly tomorrow, sources have... read more »
Pak boat explosion: Govt to probe officer who blew up in its face
Hours after The Indian Express reported the claim by a senior Coast Guard officer that India had “blown off” a Pakistani boat in the Arabian Sea early on New Year’s day, Defence... read more »
CBI opposes Madhu Koda’s bail plea in coal scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday opposed the bail plea of former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda in a coal block allocation case. Counsel for the investigating... read more »
Raina has shown the willingness to learn
For nearly a month after his hurried 20 against the Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide in December, Suresh Raina did not face another ball on tour. It was on January 6, a full thirty-two days later... read more »
