Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is not likely
to depose before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) Sunday on accusations
made by Zakia Jaffri, widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jaffri killed during
the 2002 communal riots.
Nepal announced a three-day mourning starting from Sunday for Girija Prasad Koirala, the country’s five-time Prime Minister who passed away here on Saturday of multiple organ failure at the age of 85.
India Saturday mourned the death of former Nepal prime minister Girija
Prasad Koirala and recalled his "immense contribution" to building close
ties between the two countries.
A three-member high profile delegation of Finance Minister Pranab
Mukherjee, External Minister S.M. Krishna and Lok Sabha Speaker Meira
Kumar will leave for Kathmandu Sunday to represent India at the funeral of former Nepali prime minister G.P. Koirala.
South African authorities have hired extra shark spotters to patrol
beaches amid fears that Great Whites could target foreign tourists
during the forthcoming World Cup.
The production of Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie's latest film "The
Tourist" is said to have been 'shut down' after too many fans showed up
at the set.
In what could be a boon for cardiologists, a new technology to keep
turbulence down in pipes could actually keep arteries clear and save
lives, according to a study.
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Saturday said the
women's quota in the elected seats of panchayat and municipal committees
will be raised to 50 percent.
Poor sleep patterns are likely to drive adolescents at the centre of social networks to use drugs, thereby increasing their vulnerability, says a study.
Jammu and Kashmir has seen a steady decline in the dropout rate in
schools and the government is making the maximum efforts to expand
quality education in the state, a minister has said.
The bids for the two new teams in the Indian Premier League – the number of sides in the Twenty20 competition will be increased to 10 from 2011 – will be opened at a city hotel here from 10.30 a.m. on Sunday.
