PM warns against forces of encroachment in the world
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the forces of “encroachment” in the world and said the global situation looked more like the 18th century. Suggesting that the world was divided into the forces of “Vistaarvaad” (expansionism) and “vikasvaad” (developmentalism), the Prime... 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 »
Pentagon says Iraq operations have cost $560 million so far
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said Friday that military operations in Iraq have cost more than $560 million so far, including the surveillance flights and airstrikes that began on June 16. Rear Adm. John Kirby, the Pentagon press secretary, said the average daily cost for the operations has been $7.5... read more »
Obama Weighing Delay in Action on Immigration
WASHINGTON — President Obama is considering a delay of his most controversial proposals to revamp immigration laws through executive action until after the midterm elections in November, mindful of the electoral peril for Democratic Senate candidates, according to allies of the administration who... read more »
Transgender in Tamil Nadu gets engineering seat
Grace Banu became the first transgender in the State to get admission into an engineering college, through Anna University counselling for lateral entry, fighting many odds after her... read more »
Chennai building collapse death toll climb to 17
The death toll in the collapse of an under-construction 11 storey building near suburban Porur rose to 17 even a woman was pulled out alive with head injuries on Monday morning. The death... read more »
7 Killed After Four-Storey Building Collapses in Delhi
New Delhi – Seven people were killed when a four-storey building collapsed in Inderlok area in North Delhi this morning. Rescue workers also pulled out seven others from under the... read more »
US Drones Over Baghdad as Iraq Battles for Tikrit
Kochi – Armed American drones were flying over Baghdad to defend US military advisers and diplomats as Iraqi forces readied a massive operation Saturday to take back Saddam... read more »
PM Modi tells new MPs to maintain standards in public life
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave tips to the newly-elected MPs of BJP on how to maintain standards in public life and take the message of good governance to the people. After... read more »
