US defense secretary to hold talks in Pakistan
Islamabad – US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is scheduled to hold talks with the Pakistani civil and military leaders on security issues Monday, officials here said. Hagel earlier visited Afghanistan at a time when relations between Washington and Kabul are tense over a proposed security... read more »
Pooja Chopra under pressure to work with Vipul Shah
Mumbai – Pooja Chopra, who was was last seen in Vipul Shah’s “Commando” has been repeated again by the filmmaker in his next film “Roop Nagar Ke Cheeteh”. The actress says she is extremely happy but is under pressure to prove herself again. “Yes, there is a... read more »
I am opposed to India, US policies, says Imran Khan
Islamabad – Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan said he opposes the policies adopted by India and the US on Kashmir and drone issue. Imran Khan, who is the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said Pakistan’s relation with these countries would not improve unless the... read more »
Andhra assembly session from Thursday, to take up Telangana bill
Hyderabad – The winter session of Andhra Pradesh legislature will commence Thursday, during which the bill for formation of Telangana will come up for discussion. The assembly and the council will meet from Thursday as per the decision taken by the state cabinet last week. The decision was... read more »
Bengal governor says no to disruptive campus agitations
Kolkata – In the wake of the recent spurt in student agitations in West Bengal, state Governor M.K. Narayanan Friday asserted campus protests should not turn... read more »
Indian economy grows 4.8 percent in Q2
New Delhi – The Indian economy grew at a sluggish 4.8 percent in the second quarter of the current financial year due to disappointing performance of the manufacturing and mining... read more »
SC notice to CBI on Gujarat cop Amin’s bail plea
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on a bail plea of senior Gujarat police officer Narendra Amin who is in jail for his alleged involvement in Ishrat Jahan... read more »
Tejpal gets interim bail till 10 a.m. Saturday
Panaji (Goa) – Tehelka magazine founder editor Tarun Tejpal was given interim bail by a Sessions Court here on Friday, after the latter decided to extend the hearing of his case till... read more »
Chandy promises help to endosulfan victims
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Friday promised all help to endosulfan victims who have not got benefits from different schemes implemented by the government. Speaking after inaugurating the... read more »
