Body of lynched school principal brought to Krishnapur Police station
The lynched body of the Nalanda school principal, where two students were allegedly beaten to death yesterday, was on Monday brought to Krishnapur Police station. The students were allegedly beaten to death after a clash broke out between them and the school management, following which, the school... read more »
Hope NBA draft helps cricket-mad India take to basketball: Satnam
After becoming the first Indian-born player to be picked in the NBA, Satnam Singh Bhamara hopes his selection in the US-based league will kickstart a basketball boom in cricket-obsessed India. The 19-year-old centre admitted he was incredibly nervous in the run up to the NBA Draft, which saw him... read more »
Sri Lanka: le président Maithripala Sirisena dissout le Parlement
Le président sri lankais a annoncé ce vendredi soir la dissolution du Parlement, une mesure attendue depuis plusieurs mois. Maithripala Sirisena, élu en janvier dernier, n’avait en effet pas la majorité au Parlement et devait s’appuyer sur une myriade de petits partis. Les... read more »
Vatican recognises state of Palestine; Israel irked
Israel expressed disappointment when the Vatican announced last month that it had reached final agreement with the “State of Palestine” on the treaty. The Vatican signed a treaty with the “State of Palestine” on Friday, saying it hoped its legal recognition of the state would help... read more »
Saudi king’s death could bring ‘prolonged era of leadership change’
The death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah at the age of 90 on Thursday brings to power his half-brother, a former governor of Riyadh who has warned that democracy can only come to the... read more »
Britain ‘wide open to abuse by freeloading migrants’, says Foreign Secretary
Britain is “wide open to abuse” by “freeloading” European Union migrants who are exploiting the welfare state, the Foreign Secretary has said. Philip Hammond said that the... read more »
Economy, IS policy, Guantanamo and more: Obama’s speech in 11 quotes
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared America has turned the page on years of war and economic hardship, in a populist-tinged State of the Union address that set up the battle to... read more »
Houthi display of force challenges embattled Yemen leader
Houthi fighters battled guards at the Yemeni president’s private home and entered his palace on Tuesday, raising the stakes in a turbulent campaign for more political power that has... read more »
Today, Kiran Bedi’s Turn. Big Roadshow for BJP’s Pres...
NEW DELHI: In an open jeep, with multiple garlands around her neck and BJP leaders surrounding her, Kiran Bedi has begun a road show down the narrow roads of Krishna Nagar, the east Delhi... read more »
