Phelps: “If I feel like coming back, I could”
Sao Paulo – Retired swimming legend Michael Phelps has left open the possibility of competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The 18-time gold medal winner earlier this year ruled out a comeback but he suggested a possible change of plans during a promotional visit to Brazil Wednesday,... read more »
China to improve school conditions in poor regions
Beijing – China has decided to improve basic schooling conditions for compulsory education in poverty-stricken areas, according to a new document unveiled Wednesday. “Schools in poor areas are a weak link in China’s education cause,” Xinhua reported citing a statement... read more »
Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Israeli-Palestinian talks
Jerusalem – Amid reports of Israeli-Palestinian talks losing momentum, US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel late Wednesday. Kerry has arrived in a bid to push forward negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, which appear to be stuck, mainly due to Israel’s ongoing... read more »
Putin favours amnesty proposal for inmates
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that a proposal about giving amnesty to inmates on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Russian Constitution should get a go ahead. “We are going to improve this document together with federal lawmakers, and I ask you to... read more »
Security tightened ahead of Aarushi-Hemraj murder case verdict
A special CBI court here is scheduled to pronounce its verdict in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case at 2 p.m. on Monday, nearly five-and-a-half years after the killings. “All the... read more »
Tarun Tejpal moves court for anticipatory bail
Tarun Tejpal, founder and editor-in-chief of Tehelka magazine who has been accused of sexually assaulting a junior colleague in a Goa hotel earlier this month, on Monday moved the Delhi... read more »
‘BJP will win with huge margin in MP’, says Sushma
Bhopal – Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Monday expressed confidence that her party will win with a huge margin in Madhya Pradesh. “I am sure BJP... read more »
Obama assuages Netanyahu on Iran post ‘historic blunder’ remarks
Washington – President Barack Obama has reaffirmed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on working out a comprehensive solution for preventing Iran from developing a nuclear... read more »
Brisk turnout in Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram polls
Brisk polling was underway in the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections Monday with 15 percent turnout reported till 10 a.m., an Election Commission official said. There were no untoward incidents... read more »
