White House cites India’s support to sell Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON: The White House has again warned that if the Republican controlled Congress kills the historic nuclear deal with Iran, it would be impossible to assemble an international coalition, including India, to back sanctions against Tehran. The Iran deal was backed by at least 86 nations... read more »
Plane debris found in Indian Ocean won’t solve MH370 crash mystery: A...
Melbourne: Debris found in the Indian Ocean even if it is from MH370 would not help pinpoint the final resting place of the plane that mysteriously vanished over a year ago with 239 people on board, Australia cautioned on Friday. Aviation experts say a two-metre piece of debris washed up on the... read more »
Female Suicide Bomber Blows Herself Up in Northeast Nigeria Market
KANO, NIGERIA: A female suicide bomber travelling on a tricycle blew herself up Friday at a market in the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri, witnesses said, as Nigeria and its neighbours finalize a force to combat Boko Haram jihadists. “There had been a suicide attack on Gamboru market... 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, was remanded Friday and his arrest was extended for 12 days as the investigation against him... read more »
Revised railway ticket refund rules from today
The revised rules for refund of cancelled railway tickets, which are aimed at facilitating early confirmation of wait-listed passengers, have come into effect from Wednesday. On June 25,... read more »
Petrol price hiked by Rs 3.13 a litre, diesel Rs 2.71 per litre, effective midnight
Petrol price was today hiked by Rs 3.13 a litre and diesel by Rs 2.71 per litre, the second straight steep increase in rates this month. The price hike, which comes on the back of Rs 3.96... read more »
Suzlon Group installs 10,000th wind turbine generator
The Suzlon Group on Wednesday said it has installed its 10,000th wind turbine generator during the first half of 2015. “Suzlon Group… announced a significant milestone achievement... read more »
Maruti Picks Up Pace, Sales Grow 1.8%
The company said its domestic sales increased 1.6 per cent in the month to 1,02,626 units as against 1,00,964 units a year ago. Sales of mini segment cars, including Alto and WagonR,... read more »
Michelle Obama to promote girl education in more developing count...
First Lady Michelle Obama has announced she will take her Let Girls Learn and Let’s Move initiatives further to other countries soon after a halt to Japan, Cambodia and the UK. US President... read more »
