Gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram
Extending its losses for the second straight day, gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on sustained selling by stockists on reduced offtake at higher levels amid weakening global trend. Silver prices too fell by Rs 480 to Rs 44,800 per kg on... read more »
Arsenal look to extend lead at top of table
Arsenal can steal a march on their title rivals this weekend by opening up a seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League. Four points clear at the top, Arsenal take on Cardiff in Wales on Saturday knowing that the next five sides in the standings are not in action until 24 hours later. With a... read more »
Bangladesh opposition extends nationwide strike amid violence
Bangladesh’s opposition party BNP and its allies have extended their two-day nationwide strike by 23 hours to push for the postponement of the elections, even as 18 people have died in violence in the past three days. “It will now be a 71-hour blockade to be ended at 5 am on Friday,” the... read more »
Abu Salem gets seven-year jail in fake passport case
Hyderabad – A special court here Thursday sent! enced gangster Abu Salem to seven years in jail in the 2001 fake passport case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court, which Nov 18 convicted the gangster, extradited from Portugal, held him guilty of criminal conspiracy, cheating and... read more »
Anna Hazare to observe indefinite fast for Lokpal Bill from Dec 10
Ralegan Siddhi (Maha) – Social activist Anna Hazare will launch indefinite hunger strike for a strong Lokpal Bill, at Yadavbaba temple here from December 10. Announcing his agitation,... read more »
India to meet borrowing target, mindful of bond yields: Mayaram
Mumbai – The government will stick to its 2013/14 borrowing programme but will calibrate its debt sale plans according to market conditions, Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram... read more »
Secrets behind McDonald’s food revealed
Melbourne – Famous fast food chain McDonald’s has addressed some common concerns among customers regarding their food. When the company was asked if their milkshakes have pig... read more »
Tejpal seeks time till Saturday to appear before Goa police
Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal, who was asked to appear before the Goa police by 3 pm on Thursday, has sought more time to present himself before the crime branch investigating the complaints... read more »
MBBS entrance racket shocks J&K
By Sheikh Qayoom Srinagar – The plot behind the Jammu and Kashmir MBBS entrance test 2012 racket was so blatant and shocking that it could be the inspiration for a sequel to Vidhu Vinod... read more »
