Ukraine tensions spike as Russia backs rebel vote
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Izvestia newspaper on Tuesday that the rebel elections, due to take place this weekend, should “go ahead as agreed” and Russia will “recognise the results”. The remarks were seen as one of Moscow’s most overt acts of... read more »
Nasa rocket explodes seconds after lift-off
An unmanned Nasa rocket carrying supplies and secret equipment to the International Space Station exploded seconds after lift-off from a commercial launch pad in Virginia. The Orbital Sciences Corp Antares rocket exploded mid-air just seven seconds after launch at 6.35pm local time on Tuesday.... read more »
Govt submits 627 names of foreign account holders to Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday submitted a list comprising names of 627 Indians with foreign bank accounts in a sealed cover to the Supreme Court in an attempt to recover black money stashed abroad. Attorney general Mukul Rohatgi handed over three sets of documents to the Supreme Court. The... read more »
Defamation complaint filed against actor Vijay for 2G corruption dialogue i...
MADURAI: A defamation complaint has been filed in a magistrate court in Madurai against Tamil film actor Vijay and others for a reference to the 2G spectrum case in his Diwali release “Kaththi.” Madurai-based advocate R Ramasubramanian has filed the defamation complaint against actor... read more »
PM Narendra Modi Announces Rs. 1,000 Crores for Andhra Pradesh
VISAKHAPATNAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited cyclone-battered Visakhapatnam today, has announced a Rs. 1,000-crore package to help Andhra Pradesh get back on its... read more »
Kevin Pietersen claims he ‘loves Surrey’ and will not rule out a return to cou...
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has not ruled out playing county cricket again next season. Pietersen who has been contracted to Surrey since 2010, although he only played in the T20... read more »
Left-arm spinner Akshar Patel added to India’s ODI, Twenty20 squad for Windies serie...
Left-arm spinner Akshar Patel was on Tuesday named in the Indian squad for the remaining two one-dayers against the West Indies and was also picked in the 14-strong team announced for the... read more »
Mary Kom voted as India’s Most Valuable Player in Asian Games 2014
Olympic bronze medalist MC Mary Kom on 13 October 2014 was chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of India’s Incheon Asian Games campaign at a felicitation of the medal winners by... read more »
Tata Motors bags orders for 928 buses under JnNURM scheme
Tata Motors Tuesday said it has received another order to supply 928 Tata Marcopolo built buses to the State Transport Authorities in South India. The order comprises 487 units bagged from Karnataka... read more »
