Australian Police Kill ‘Known Terror Suspect’
Australian police have shot and killed a “known terror suspect” after he stabbed two officers outside a police station in Melbourne. The 18-year-old attacked the officers with a knife late Tuesday while being questioned over behavior authorities found concerning. Police say one of the... read more »
Maharashtra: If Sena-BJP close deal, Congress can corner NCP
After the BJP and Shiv Sena played out the waiting game between themselves on seat sharing, there seems to be little option left for the ruling combine, the Congress and the NCP, in Maharashtra. The latter can no more use alliance with Shiv Sena as a bargaining chip during seat-sharing talks and... read more »
SC to decide fate of 218 coal blocks today
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will on Wednesday decide the fate of the 218 coal blocks, which were allocated to companies illegally by the Centre. The top court had earlier declared all 218 coal block allocations since 1993 as illegal and had reserved its decision on their fate. Attorney general... read more »
Tips to survive festive cravings
Even the most strong-willed and health-conscious will give in to temptation. Moreover, it’s no fun to always say `no’. The best way to avoid gaining the extra kilos on your hips and waist is to eat in moderation and follow a regular exercise regimen. There are small ways in which you... read more »
Gold price plunges by Rs 500 to Rs 29,600 per 10 grams
New Delhi – Gold prices plunged by Rs 500 to Rs 29,600 per 10 grams in the national capital Friday due to low demand from jewellers and retailers amid a weak global trend and... read more »
PM Manmohan Singh Calls Narendra Modi to Congratulate Him on Election Victory
New Delhi – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called opposition leader Narendra Modi on Friday to congratulate him on the victory of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the... read more »
Aam Aadmi Party India Election Impact Seen Greater Than Seats Won
Though India’s upstart antigraft party is poised to snag just four seats in the general election, that number belies its outsize impact on the campaign. The Aam Aadmi Party, just over... read more »
Election Results 2014: Narendra Modi Wins India. BJP and Allies Cross 300 Seats
New Delhi – Eight months after the BJP named him its prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, 63, proved he was worth the opposition the party originally encountered over its... read more »
Apple, Google call truce in long-running smartphone patent war
Apple Inc and Google Inc’s Motorola Mobility unit have agreed to settle all patent litigation between them over smartphones, ending one of the highest-profile lawsuits in technology. In a joint... read more »
