SC questions lack of transparency in appointment of CVC
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday questioned Centre on lack of transparency in the appointment of chief vigilance commissioner and vigilance commissioner. The top court had on Wednesday asked the Centre to respond to allegations that efforts were underway to appoint the central vigilance... read more »
French parliament approves jihadist travel ban
PARIS: France’s parliament on Tuesday approved a new anti-terror bill aimed at preventing potential jihadists from travelling to Iraq, Syria or elsewhere by confiscating their passports. The travel ban on French nationals could be imposed “where there are serious reasons to believe... read more »
Salman Khan’s new ‘Bigg Boss 8’ promo is out and he says sabki ‘Bajaa Doong...
Despite all statements about his uncertainty in returning to the new season of the reality show ‘Bigg Boss’, Salman Khan is back on the small screen. In a new promo for the reality show, Salman Khan is featured flying in an empty aircraft as he constantly rings the calling bell. Could it... read more »
Fighting has just begun, Islamic State video warns U.S.
The militant Islamic State group has released a video warning the United States that fighters await it in Iraq if President Barack Obama sends troops there, as he and his top general said may happen. The 52-second video entitled “Flames of War” shows militants blowing up tanks, wounded U.S.... read more »
Competition Commission of India (CCI) begins public scrutiny of Sun-Ranbaxy deal
In the first-ever public scrutiny of an M&A deal in India, fair trade watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday invited comments from all stakeholders, including... read more »
Andhra Pradesh capital to be station “around Vijayawada”: Naidu
Putting an end to months of suspense, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced that the new capital of the state would be located “around... read more »
Tony Abbott Visit to India, nuke deal likely on agenda
Amid indications that a nuclear deal could be in the offing, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott arrived in Mumbai this morning on a two-day India visit during which the two countries... read more »
Blocking of Greenpeace funds High Court issues notice to Centre
Aggrieved by the Union government’s “financial scrutiny” that led to blocking of its foreign funds, environmental group Greenpeace India has challenged in the Delhi High Court the... read more »
India lodges protest with Pak over ceasefire violations
India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over repeated ceasefire violations along the border at a Brigade Commander-level flag meeting between the armies of the two countries. “India and... read more »
