Ranjit Sinha clarifies on meetings with tainted
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Ranjit Sinha, who is facing heat for allegedly meeting the accused in the 2G and coal scams at his official residence, filed his affidavit responding to the charges against him in a sealed envelope before the Supreme Court. Sources said, while Sinha... read more »
By-elections: Voting underway in 10 states; brisk voting in UP, stakes high...
New Delhi: Voting began Saturday for byelections to 3 Lok Sabha and 33 Assembly constituencies spread across 10 states in an exercise seen as yet another major test of Narendra Modi government’s popularity since it assumed power in May. The three Lok Sabha bypolls are in Vadodara (Gujarat),... read more »
Exercises that help you battle pain
Walking for back pain: Got a nagging backache? Simply put on your sports shoes and walk. Numerous studies throw light on how walking lessens pain, boosts muscle strength and flexibility, quickens healing and can also prevent any further ache. One study showed that the activity brings down lower... read more »
Eating fish may prevent hearing loss in women
According to a new study, published online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating two or more servings of fish every week may cut down the risk of hearing loss in women. The study assessed the link between consumption of total and specific types of fish, long-chain omega-3... read more »
New clue emerges suggesting possible location of MH370
Search for plane to resume next month amid claims plane, which disappeared on March 8 with 239 people on board, could have turned south earlier than previously thought The hunt for missing... read more »
U.S. girl accidentally shoots dead gun instructor
In a case of bizarre accidents, a nine-year old girl accidentally shot her shooting instructor at a gun range in the U.S., media reported on Thursday. The deadly incident occurred on Monday... read more »
Obama to convene UNSC meeting on foreign fighters: White House
U.S. President Barack Obama will convene a meeting of the U.N. Security Council next month on the threat posed by foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq, the White House has said, amidst... read more »
ISIS actions against Islamic law: Malaysian PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has strongly condemned the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), saying the group’s actions are against the teachings of the Prophet and run counter... read more »
Australia, Malaysia reach search cost-sharing deal for MH370
Malaysia’s Transport Minister says an investigation into how a Malaysian airliner came to crash into the Indian Ocean far off course cannot go further until wreckage and its black boxes are... read more »
