Preparations for upcoming Geneva II on track: UN chief
United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon Monday said that preparations for the Geneva II c! onference were “on track” while calling on all involved in Syria conflict to signal intention to “open the way for a new future”. “Negotiations will be... read more »
South Sudan president ready to talk with former deputy: US envoy
Washington – South Sudan President Salva Kiir has said he is ready to hold talks with country’s former vice president Riek Machar “without preconditions” to end the prevailing crisis in the conflict-ravaged country, a US envoy said Monday. US special envoy to Sudan and South... read more »
70 killed Nigerian clashes: military
Lagos – Over 70 people have been killed in clashes between the army and members of the Boko Haram militant group in the northeast, following last Friday pre-dawn attacks on a military barracks in Bama town, the Nigerian defence authority said Monday. “Over 50 of them (Boko Haram) died... read more »
Afghan army defuses 65 bombs in Kandahar
Kabul – The Afghan army specialists have recovered and defused 65 bombs in the country’s Kandahar province, the defence ministry said Monday. “Up to 65 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and roadside bombs were found and defused by army personnel in Panjwai district of Kandahar... read more »
When Shah Rukh felt like a raisin
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan felt like a raisin after staying in water for eight hours. “Eight hours in water. Feel a bit raisin like Kish Mish in Hindi. Sounds kinda like a lispy request... read more »
Sanjay Dutt out on parole, second time in three months
Pune/Mumbai – Incarcerated Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was released on a month’s parole from Yeravada Central Jail here to look after his ailing wife Manyata, official sources... read more »
AAP gets positive response to government formation
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party Saturday said the response of Delhiites in public meetings was very positive and if things keep on going this way they will definitely form the government... read more »
Lawmakers question Maharashtra Govt. over Adarsh Housing Scam report rejection
New Delhi/Mumbai – Opposition parties flayed the Government of Maharashtra on Saturday for rejecting the report of the Adarsh Housing Society Scam that indicted four former state... read more »
U.S must understand the value of partnership and retain dignity o...
New Delhi – Taking a stand on the case of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested and strip searched in New York last Thursday, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said on... read more »
