Centre will clear proposed water-transport projects in Thane: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has told a delegation from Thane that the Centre would sanction the proposed water transport projects in Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Thane, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, which will be undertaken by the Maharashtra Maritime Board and the Bombay Port Trust. According to a release issued... read more »
Six killed in attack on Afghan intelligence agency
AtNangahar’s public health director, Najib Kamawal, said: “So far six bodies and 45 wounded have been transferred to the local hospital.” “Most of the victims are civilians,” Kamawal said. Abdulzai said the toll was likely to rise. The Taliban claimed responsibility... read more »
Police officer resigns, another is fired after Ferguson incidents
A police officer has resigned after pointing a rifle at protesters during racially charged demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, and another has been fired for inappropriate social media posts stemming from the two weeks of civil unrest, officials said on Friday. Violent protests erupted in the St.... read more »
Don’t mess with nuclear Russia, Putin says
LAKE SELIGER, Russia: President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia’s armed forces, backed by its nuclear arsenal, were ready to meet any aggression, declaring at a pro-Kremlin youth camp that foreign states should understand: “It’s best not to mess with us.” Putin told the... read more »
Wrestling star Sushil Kumar most searched athlete on Google during CWG
The Indian athletes’ brilliant performance in the Commonwealth Games created quite a buzz online as well with gold-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar being the most searched on Google. As... read more »
India cricket board writes letter bemoaning not-guilty verdict for James Anderson after Ra...
The Indian cricket board has written to the ICC to express frustraion at the decision to clear England bowler James Anderson following his spat with Ravindra Jadeja. Cleared by an... read more »
We are good at CWG, Asian level but not yet world class: Yogeshwar Dutt
The Commonwealth Games wasn’t a walk in the park for the 31-year-old Yogeshwar Dutt but he almost made it seem that way. He was quick, he was strong and at the Commonwealth Games... read more »
Man accidentally shoots and kills himself with gun while posing for selfie
A man has died after a gun he was taking a selfie with went off and shot him in the head. Oscar Otero Aguilar, 21, from Mexico City, had reportedly been drinking with two of his friends... read more »
China earthquake death toll crosses 400
More than 400 people have died in an earthquake that devastated a Chinese village, state media said on Tuesday, as relatives faced the stark probability that rescuers would only find the remains of... read more »
