Foggy morning in Delhi
New Delhi – There was fog in Delhi early Tuesday, but visibility improved as the day progressed. Four trains! were cancelled and three flights were diverted, said authorities. “Due to the fog, there has been cancellation of four trains going from Delhi and delay of 52 trains en-route to... read more »
Mission already accomplished, says Snowden
National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden said his “mission’s already accomplished” after revealing NSA secrets that have caused a reassessment of U.S. surveillance policies Mr. Snowden told The Washington Post in an interview published online Monday night that he was satisfied because... read more »
South Sudan army lose capital of oil-producing state
Khartoum – South Sudan’s army admitted Monday that it had lost control of Bantiu, capital of the oil- producing Unity State, media reported. “Our forces have not prepared to control Bantiu,” South Sudan army spokesman Philip Aguer was quoted by South Sudanese media as... read more »
Bangladesh Navy to get two submarines soon
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid has said the Bangladesh Navy will soon get two submarines in its flee. He said the addition would be part of the government’s plan to develop Bangladesh Navy into a “three-dimensional” force. While listing induction of many other new modern... read more »
Sanjay Dutt out on parole, second time in three months
Pune/Mumbai – Incarcerated Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was released on a month’s parole from Yeravada Central Jail here to look after his ailing wife Manyata, official sources... read more »
AAP gets positive response to government formation
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party Saturday said the response of Delhiites in public meetings was very positive and if things keep on going this way they will definitely form the government... read more »
Lawmakers question Maharashtra Govt. over Adarsh Housing Scam report rejection
New Delhi/Mumbai – Opposition parties flayed the Government of Maharashtra on Saturday for rejecting the report of the Adarsh Housing Society Scam that indicted four former state... read more »
U.S must understand the value of partnership and retain dignity of Khobragade: Salman Khur...
New Delhi – Taking a stand on the case of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested and strip searched in New York last Thursday, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid... read more »
Petrol price hiked by 50 paise, diesel by 11 paise
New Delhi – The price of petrol has been hike by 50 paise and diesel by 11 paise per litre, effective from Saturday. This has been done in the wake of increased international prices of... read more »