Kejriwal promises clean government, warns of dangers
New Delhi – Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday pledged to provide a clean government and alternative politics to change the face of India but warned of “roadblocks” from vested interests. Addressing tens of thousands after taking oath at the vast Ramlila Maidan,... read more »
Cosy up at home: Plan warm, pocket-friendly New Year’s Eve
By Radhika Bhirani New Delhi – If burning a hole in your pocket at lavish parties with deafening music and a packed crowd of strangers is not your perfect idea of a New Year’s Eve bash, how about cosying up in the comfort of your house in the company of close friends and family? Make it... read more »
Nanded-Bangalore Express, 26 passengers burnt alive ,15 injured
Hyderabad – At least 26 passengers were burnt alive and 15 others were injured as two coaches of the Nanded-Bangalore Express caught fire in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh early Saturday, officials said. The mishap took place around 5 a.m. near Kothacheruvu railway station in Anantapur... read more »
Promise never to give or take bribes: Kejriwal
New Delhi – Delhi’s new Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday made people take a solemn pledge that they would never give or take bribes. “We must promise we will never give or take bribes,” said Kejriwal to the hundreds and thousands of his cheering supporters and... read more »
Maldives gets tough on illegal migrant workers
Male – Maldivian authorities have started to fine firms that employ undocumented expatriate workers, media reports said here Friday. Immigration Controller Hassan Ali said the... read more »
Kerala speaker sad over year of least assembly sittings
Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala assembly Speaker G. Karthikeyan said Friday that he was deeply saddened that in the year 2013, the house saw only 37 sittings. And even in those few... read more »
Former Lebanese finance minister assassinated
Beirut – Former Lebanese finance minister Mohammad Shatah was killed along with four others when a booby trapped car exploded here Friday. Around 15 people were injured in the... read more »
Sibal accuses BJP of double speak in snooping row
Defending the decision to set up an inquiry commission to go into Gujarat snooping row, Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday accused BJP of “double speak” and said a probe ordered by the... read more »
Birthday wishes for Salman Khan, the ‘biggest boss’
Mumbai – Calling him the “biggest boss” and “sab ki jaan” (everyone’s favourite), Bollywood celebrities wished Salman Khan on his 48th birthday Friday. Celebrities like Nargis... read more »
