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Monthly News October 2013

UN Human Rights chief criticises Maldives Supreme Court
UN Human Rights chief criticises Maldive...

UN Human Rights chief criticises Maldives Supreme Court

Geneva – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay Wednesday criticised the Maldives Supreme Court for “excessively” interfering in the country’s presidential election process. “I am alarmed that the Supreme Court of the Maldives is interfering excessively in... read more »

Infosys to hire around 16,000 engineers next year
Infosys to pay $34 million in US visa fr...

Infosys to pay $34 million in US visa fraud case

Bangalore – Indian IT bellwether Infosys Wednesday agreed to pay $34 million (Rs.208 crore) to resolve charges of misusing B-1 visas levelled against it by the US State Justice Department. “We have agreed to pay $34 million to resolve all allegations for which we have taken a reserve... read more »

AgustaWestland violated contract, government to follow law: Antony
AgustaWestland violated contract, govern...

AgustaWestland violated contract, government to follow law: Antony

New Delhi – Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday said AgustaWestland “violated the contract” for supplying 12 VVIP choppers to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the government has to move as per the law. “We have to move as per law. They have violated the contract … we... read more »

'Krrish 3' strikes emotional chord: Farah Khan-Ali
‘Krrish 3’ strikes emotional...

‘Krrish 3’ strikes emotional chord: Farah Khan-Ali

Mumbai – Jewellery designer Farah Khan-Ali is excited about her brother-in-law and Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan’s forthcoming film “Krrish 3” and says the superhero film has the ability to strike an emotional chord with viewers. Farah created an exclusive silver... read more »

Hollande most unpopular French president

Hollande most unpopular French president

Paris – A new opinion poll has revealed that Francois Hollande has become France’s most unpopular president on record, Press TV reported Wednesday. Conducted by market research... read more »

Defer decision on AirAsia till Dec 11, court tells government

Defer decision on AirAsia till Dec 11, court tells government

New Delhi – The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the union government to not to take a decision on the AirAsia deal till Dec 11, the next date of hearing on a plea filed by BJP... read more »

I get offers from women for sex, says Jodie Marsh

I get offers from women for sex, says Jodie Marsh

London – Jodie Marsh has revealed that she gets offers from women who are interested to have sex with her. The ‘Essex’ star said that she is not short of offers and most of the... read more »

NSA chief says EU snoop-op allegations `completely false`

NSA chief says EU snoop-op allegations `completely false`

Washington – The National Security Agency head, Gen. Keith Alexander has reportedly said that the allegations about the US snooping on telephone and email data of European citizens... read more »

Lenovo launches ‘yoga tablet’

Lenovo launches ‘yoga tablet’

Washington – Lenovo has launched a Yoga Tablet at an event in Los Angeles. The Android Jelly Bean (4.2) device comes in an 8- and 10-inch model and will be available for 249 dollars and 299... read more »