Passing Lokpal bill top priority for us: Kamal Nath
New Delhi – The anti-corruption Lokpal bill is top pr! iority for the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and, if needed, the government will extend parliament’s winter session to pass it, a minister said Monday. “The Lokpal bill is the highest priority for us. We will sit late and... read more »
Pakistan, Sri Lanka discuss naval cooperation
Colombo – Visiting Pakistani Naval Chief Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila discussed ways to boost military cooperation with Sri Lanka, the government here said Monday. Admiral Sandila visited the Sri Lankan naval headquarters over the weekend for discussions with his Sri Lankan counterparts,... read more »
Congress declare Rahul Gandhi its PM candidate on Jan 17: Report
In a bid to revive party’s fortunes after its debacle in Assembly polls conducted in four out of five major states, Congress is expected to declare Rahul Gandhi, who is currently serving as its vice president, its prime ministerial candidate ahead of 2014 General Elections. According to... read more »
Court reserves judgment on Musharraf travel ban
Islamabad – The Sindh High Court Monday reserved its judgment on former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf’s plea for removing his name from the country’s exit control list. Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto were hearing Musharraf’s petition for... read more »
Andhra legislature rocked by protests over Telangana bill
Hyderabad – Both houses of the Andhra Pradesh legislature were rocked by protests Friday as legislators from Telangana, across party lines, demanded immediate debate on the bill for a... read more »
Execution in North Korea worries South Korea
Seoul – South Korea expressed deep concern about a series of occurrences in North Korea, including the execution of Jang Song-Thaek, who was married to North Korean leader Kim Jong... read more »
War not an option, rival military officials should meet: Shahbaz Sharif
New Delhi – Pa! kistan Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the younger brother of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has said Islamabad would be happy to host a meeting of their... read more »
‘Sheriff of Wall Street’ Preet Bharara strikes again
By Arun Kumar New York – Manhattan’s US Attorney Preetinder Singh “Preet” Bharara, dubbed “Sheriff of Wall Street” by Time magazine, has struck again... read more »
Pregnant Olivia Wilde ditches vegan diet
New York – Actress Olivia Wilde, who is expecting her first child with her fiance Jason Sudeikis, has abandoned her vegan lifestyle during her pregnancy. The 29-year-old has reintroduced animal... read more »
