Sonia Gandhi taunts Modi: ‘Champion of mann ki baat appears to have retreat...
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government and rejected its offer of a discussion on the Lalit Modi case and Vayapam issue in Parliament.Speaking at the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting, Sonia said, “He (Modi) has been conspicuous by... read more »
Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow after repeated disruptions
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day after heated exchanges on procedures regarding Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj’s remarks in the House. Swaraj today rose to speak in the Rajya Sabha braving growing protests by the Opposition over allegations that she helped former Indian Premier League... read more »
Afghan government says it won’t separately deal with Taliban
KABUL, Afghanistan – The Afghan government addressed the growing leadership crisis in the Taliban for the first time Monday, saying it will not deal with the militant group separately from other “armed opposition” in the country. The statement from President Ashraf Ghani’s... read more »
Landslides and floods claim 90 lives in Nepal
KATHMANDU: At least 90 people have been killed across Nepal in the past two months due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains, authorities have said. According to a report presented in the Parliament on Sunday, 117 houses, four bridges, five suspension bridges and one school have been... read more »
Lava in talks with states for mfg unit; to invest Rs 250 cr
Domestic handset maker Lava today said it is in discussions with various state governments to set up a new assembly unit that will entail an investment of about Rs 250 crore. Lava has one... read more »
Doha Bank looking at setting up subsidiary in India
Doha Bank, one of the largest commercial banks of Qatar, is looking at the possibility of setting up a subsidiary in India, an top official of the bank today said. “Our long-term view is... read more »
Sonakshi Sinha to play RAW agent in ‘Force 2’
Actress Sonakshi Sinha will star opposite John Abraham in upcoming action drama “Force 2” . The 28-year-old “Dabangg” actress is set to play a RAW agent in the Abinay Deo-directed... read more »
Salman, Munni win hearts in latest track
The makers of upcoming movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan have released a brand new song with the title ‘Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata’. The song was teased by Salman Khan himself on various... read more »
Halle Berry would love to star in ‘X-Men’ film
Actress Halle Berry wants to star as Storm in her own “X-Men” spin-off movie. The 48-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who appeared as the superhero character in the “X-Men” franchise earlier... read more »