India to focus on UNSC reform, terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA
Early reform of the U.N. Security Council, terrorism and peacekeeping will be among the main issues that India will pursue during the world body’s General Assembly session, Indian Ambassador to the U.N. has said. Highlighting the broad areas that will occupy India’s attention during the 69th... read more »
Shiv Sena offers BJP 130 seats, but at cost of smaller parties
Senior Shiv Sena leaders have held talks with BJP aiming to end the deadlock on seat sharing that is threatening to disintegrate their 25-year-old alliance ahead of the October 15 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Sena group leader in Assembly Subhash Desai, party spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member... read more »
US air strikes target Islamic State in Syria
The United States began bombing ISIS targets in Syria using fighters, bomber and Tomahawk missiles, according to the Pentagon late Monday night. “I can confirm that U.S. military and partner nation forces are undertaking military action against ISIL terrorists in Syria using a mix of fighter,... read more »
Alibaba’s IPO biggest-ever globally after additional shares sold: Sou...
HONG KONG: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and some of its shareholders have sold an additional 48 million shares, a source with direct knowledge of the deal said on Monday, making its IPO the biggest-ever globally at a value of $25.03 billion. The move comes after the stock surged 38 per cent in its... read more »
Delhi court summons sonia, rahul in national herald case
NEW DELHI: A local Delhi court has ordered Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi to appear before it in a case alleging misappropriation of funds, the first time... read more »
Andhra Pradesh: GAIL Pipeline Fire Killed 15
The blast took place at 5:30 am in a pipeline owned by the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) in East Godavari district. Reports suggest the number of dead could rise. “We have... read more »
Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 shifts south
SYDNEY: The hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will shift further south in the Indian Ocean, Australian authorities said on Thursday, ushering in yet another new phase of the... read more »
Hike in Delhi Metro fares only after State elections: Venkaiah Naidu
NEW DELHI:Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will have to wait for a final decision on increasing the fares with Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu saying that this is not the right... read more »
Delhi University admissions remain procrastinate, AISA protesters...
New Delhi: The stand-off between the University Grants Commission and Delhi University continues over the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme with no admissions for a third day on Thursday. More than... read more »
