Diplomat issue: US talks to India, PM asks for full resolution
New Delhi/Washington – Concerned over the anger in India at the humiliating treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, top US officials engaged in talks with Indian diplomats to find a resolution to the row. Close on the heels of US Secretary of State John Kerry calling up... read more »
SC restrains UP Police from acting against Taslima
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Tuesday restrained Uttar Pradesh Police from taking any coercive step against self-exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen following her criticism of AAP! leader Arvind Kejriwal meeting cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan just before Delhi assembly polls. A bench... read more »
Home minister has promised justice for Devyani: Father
New Delhi – Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade’s father was assured by Home Minister Sushilkumar Sh! inde Tuesday that justice would be delivered and the government is trying to drop the charges levelled against her in the US. “The home minister has assured the government will try... read more »
Britain’s SAS not involved in Diana’s death: Police
London – British police said Tuesday there is “no credible evidence” that the SAS was involved in the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Al Fayed in 1997, BBC reported. The Special Air Service (SAS) is a regiment of the British A! rmy. It was reported earlier that... read more »
Lost privilege of drinking responsibly, says Demi Lovato
Los Angeles – Singer Demi Lovato says she has lost the privilege of “drinking responsibly” as it’s very easy for her to get out of control once she consumes... read more »
Merkel’s conservatives announce cabinet members
Berlin – Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU) announced its cabinet members of a grand coalition under Chancellor Angela Merkel Sunday. The CSU, Bavarian sister party o! f... read more »
China hails its lunar probe mission as complete success
Beijing – China hailed its Chang’e-3 lunar probe mission “a complete success” Sunday night, after its first moon rover Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, and lander took photos... read more »
Nepal to allow private investment in power transmission
Kathmandu – The government of Nepal is ready to invite private sector investment in power transmission line projects, an official said here Sunday. The Nepal Electricity Authority... read more »
South Korea leader warns of North’s ‘reckless provoca...
Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-Hye warned Monday of possible “reckless provocations” by North Korea after the shock execution of leader Kim Jong-Un’s uncle, calling... read more »
