Air India Joins Star Alliance Group
Air India Ltd has joined the Star Alliance group of carriers, a spokesman said on Tuesday, a move that could help boost revenues at the loss-making state-run airline. Executives at Star Alliance met with Air India officials in London on Monday and agreed for the airline, which has been in talks to... read more »
What might have been draws Nitish Kumar closer to Lalu Prasad
In reaching out to his arch-rival Lalu Prasad for support, former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s immediate necessity was countering an attempt by rebels in his party to defeat his candidates in bypolls to two seats in the Rajya Sabha. But there is also a long-term objective. Nitish’s move... read more »
Poor monsoon in 80 per cent of India in first 3 weeks of season: India Mete...
PUNE: About 80 per cent of the country has received deficient to scanty rainfall between June 1 and June 23, according to India Meteorology Department (IMD) data, deepening concerns about a below-normal monsoon that could hurt revival prospects and fuel inflation. Things may not get better in the... read more »
Dalit girl raped and murdered in Karur
A Dalit girl was allegedly raped and murdered in K. Pichampatti village near Krishnarayapuram in Karur district on Monday night. Police have picked up four persons in connection with the incident. Heavy police pickets have been posted in the village to prevent any untoward incident. read more »
Boy killed for watching match at high volume
NEW DELHI: A man bludgeoned his 10-year-old brother-in-law to death for watching TV at a high volume in west Delhi’s Nihal Vihar area on Thursday night. The accused, Harish Chand,... read more »
Modi administers bitter pill, raises passenger rail fares
On June 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of taking bold decisions, ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, to improve India’s economy, adding these might not go down well... read more »
Punjab Govt to Set Up 22 Rehab Centres for Drug Addicts
The Punjab Government plans to initiate a rehabilitation programme for ensuring dignified life for drug addicts in the State by setting up 22 rehabilitation centres, one in each district... read more »
Egypt Muslim Brotherhood mass death sentence ruling due
A court in Egypt is due to deliver final verdicts for hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood supporters accused of attacking a police station in 2013. A judge recommended the death penalty for the... read more »
As Ukraine Announces Cease-Fire, White House Points Finger at Rus...
WASHINGTON — On a day that the Ukrainian government announced a unilateral cease-fire in its battle with separatists in the country’s east, the Obama administration raised the stakes with Russia... read more »
