Destroying ISIS may take years, US officials say
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration is preparing to carry out a campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria that may take three years to complete, requiring a sustained effort that could last until after President Obama has left office, according to senior administration officials.The... read more »
J&K flood toll over 150, PM lines up Rs 1,000 crore to fight ‘national ...
JAMMU/SRINAGAR: The death toll in Jammu & Kashmir’s swamped districts from swirling waters of Jhelum, Chenab and Tawi and their tributaries rose to 150 with at least 50 more fatalities reported from various districts on Sunday. Numerous people were marooned even as relief efforts... read more »
Government of India can print Re 1 note: Law Ministry
Putting to rest the debate on printing of one rupee notes, the Law Ministry has opined that the Government of India has all the powers to print currency notes of this denomination. While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has the authority to issue bank notes of denominational values of Rs. 2, Rs. 5,... read more »
Denzel Washington summon racial discrimination
Washington, 59, shared that he was involved in a physical fight due to racial profiling years ago, reported Ace Showbiz. Hollywood star Denzel Washington, who was at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival to promote his film ‘The Equalizer’, opened up about racist incidents he... read more »
Mizoram Governor Vakkom Purushothaman resigns
Mr. Purushothaman, who announced his decision here this morning, said his secretary had sent across the resignation letter to the Rashtrapati Bhavan from Aizwal a little earlier. Mr.... read more »
Union Budget 2014-15 : Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Full text of speech
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday presented his maiden budget. Here is the text of the full speech. Click here for the full text of speech of Union Finance... read more »
Budget 2014: Achche din aane wale hain, but terms and conditions apply
This disclaimer is required because there are many Indians who feel the achche din (good days) will come immediately. They will not, as the promise is only that achche din ‘aane wale... read more »
Union Budget 2014-15 : Highlights of finance minister Arun Jaitley’s budget speech
* PSU banks to raise Rs. 2.40 lakh crore capital by 2018 * Keeps rules of Retrospective Taxation unchanged * MSME sector – Rs. 10,000 crore fund by way of attracting further private... read more »
Amit Shah is new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief
Amit Shah, who is credited with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s spectacular victory in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha election, was on Wednesday named the next party president. Mr. Shah’s elevation... read more »
