Bangladesh security forces lay siege around Khaleda Zia’s residence
Bangladesh security forces on Thursday laid a siege around the residence of opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia, ahead of an anti-government rally planned in the capital demanding postponement of the January 5, 2014 elections. Witnesses said police in riot gears took... read more »
Gold dropped Rs. 275 to Rs. 29,900 per ten grams
Gold prices dipped below Rs. 30,000 per ten grams level for the first time in over four months in the national capital on Thursday on stockists selling against fall in demand at prevailing higher levels. Gold dropped Rs. 275 to Rs. 29,900 per ten grams, the level last seen on August 14. However,... read more »
Constitutional status for proposed judicial appointments panel
Amid demands by jurists and the BJP, the government on Thursday gave the go ahead to grant constitutional status to a proposed Commission for appointment and transfer of judges to the higher judiciary to ensure that its composition cannot be altered through an ordinary legislation. A Parliamentary... read more »
Cabinet nod to judicial appointments panel
New Delhi – The cabinet Thursday approved a constitution amendment bill to make the appointment of judges more transparent, official sources said. A cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh approved the bill to make the process of appointing judges more participatory... read more »
“Avatar” actress Zoe Saldana won’t mind breast implants
Los Angeles – “Avatar” actress Zoe Saldana is not keen on fake things, but she wouldn’t mind getting breast implants. The 35-year-old would be happier with a fuller... read more »
No coalition, understanding with Congress : Aam Aadmi Party
Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday said it is not in any sort of coalition or understanding with the Congress and expects “support of the majority” on the floor of the House for its 18... read more »
Deepika Kumari throws away fourth gold
Jamshedpur – After winning two gold medals (breaking two national records, as the Archery Association of India clarified on Tuesday) on Day One, Deepika Kumari was on way to reign... read more »
Defending singles champion Janko Tipsarevic withdraws from Chennai Open
Defending singles champion and world No.36 Janko Tipsarevic has withdrawn from the 2014 Chennai Open. The 29-year-old suffered a rupture on a heel tendon and has been forced to pull out... read more »
All roads lead to Kingsmead: Action shifts to Durban for final Te...
There had been some activity here only a little earlier. But then a slight drizzle had sent the small posse of potential ticket-buyers scurrying for cover. By now, only five or so remained. Ticket... read more »
