Narayan Sai brought to Surat
Self-styled godman Asaram’s son Narayan Sai, who is accused of sexually assaulting a city-based woman at his ashram from 2002-05, was on Thursday brought here from Delhi, a senior police officer said. Mr. Sai and his aides will be produced in court later in the day for their custodial... read more »
India needs to develop electronics, telecommunication: PM
New Delhi – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said India needs to develop a strong domestic manufacturing base in electronics and telecommunication, adding that the usage of internet is quite low in the country. “I would like to take today’s opportunity to repeat a point that... read more »
UNGA should play a greater role: China
United Nations – China called on the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to play a greater role in shaping the agenda of global development beyond 2015. Wang Min, China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, made the statement Wednesday as he addressed the 68th session of the UNGA on the... read more »
US Sikh body files amended plea against Sonia Gandhi
New York – Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has filed an amended class action complaint against Congress President Sonia Gandhi, accu! sing her of protecting and shielding party leaders allegedly involved i! n the November 1984 anti-Sikh violence. The complaint filed Wednesday in a US federal court... read more »
Honduras holds general elections amid tight security
Tegucigalpa – The general elections held to elect president, legislators and loc! al mayors in the central American country of Honduras concluded Sunday evening after a relatively... read more »
Estonia mourns Latvian supermarket deaths
Tallinn – Public institutions and many families in Estonia Sunday raised their national flag with blac! k ribbons, mourning Lativia for a supermarket tragedy which has so far ! caused... read more »
Iranian n-programme makes ‘important first step’: David Cameron
London – British Pri! me Minister David Cameron said Sunday that the agreement reached on Iran’s nuclear programme in Geneva was “an important first step”. “We... read more »
Vettel wins Brazilian GP, equals Schumacher’s record
Rio de Janeiro – Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of 13 victories in a year at the season-ending Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix. The... read more »
Mexican drug lords’ kids brag wealth on social media
Mexico City – The Twitter and Facebook accounts of individuals presumed to be the children of Sinaloa drug cartel bosses — Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and Is! mael “El... read more »
