Japan removes World War II constraints placed on military: Here’s why...
Tokyo: Japan’s parliament approved legislation that loosens post-World War II constraints placed on its military, an issue that has sparked sizeable protests and debate about whether the nation should shift away from its pacifist ways to face growing security challenges.The change that has... read more »
Vyapam whistle-blower wins court battle against Madhya Pradesh government
Madhya Pradesh: State withdraws transfers The transfers of Dr Anand Rai, one of the main whistleblowers in the Vyapam cash-for-jobs scam, and his wife Gauri, by the health department have been cancelled, the Madhya Pradesh government on Friday assured the state high court. The couple will be... read more »
Enforcement Directorate registers money laundering case against firm allege...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a money laundering case arising out of a land grab case at Bikaner in Rajasthan involving a firm allegedly linked to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress President Sonia Gandhi. According to ED, a criminal case has been registered under the Prevention... read more »
AAP leader Phoolka quits party to focus on anti-Sikh riot cases
Senior advocate HS Phoolka announced on Saturday that he was quitting all posts of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) but clarified that he would remain a member of the rookie party. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, Phoolka said that he had decided to part ways with active politics by stepping... read more »
Jerusalem gay pride stabbing suspect remanded
Israeli police say an anti-gay ultra-Orthodox extremist suspected of stabbing revelers at Jerusalem’s gay pride parade has appeared in court. The suspected attacker, Yishai Schlissel,... read more »
Hopes for Afghan peace talks rise as Taliban names new chief
Mullah Akhtar Mansour was named as the new Taliban leader on Friday – a historic power transition that raises hopes for a way to end Afghanistan’s bloody war as the relative... read more »
At least 30 killed in Nepal landslides
The landslides came crashing into villages and homes just after midnight. One survivor said they sounded like an earthquake. Multiple slides, triggered by torrential rains, struck... read more »
No WAGs in Sri Lanka, BCCI reportedly tells Indian players
Looks like the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned WAGs (wives and girlfriends) from accompanying players to the Sri Lanka tour starting in August. “Most of the... read more »
Paytm strikes title sponsorship deal with BCCI till 2019 for Rs 2...
One97 Communications, owners of Paytm, today acquired the title sponsorship rights for India’s domestic and international cricket matches at home for a period of four years with a bid price of... read more »
