AAP MLAs stage protest outside Harsh Vardhan’s house
As Delhi continued to face long power cuts, over 20 AAP MLAs on Tuesday staged a protest outside Union Minister Harsh Vardhan’s house in East Delhi demanding urgent steps by the Centre to improve electricity supply in the city. Senior leader Manish Sisodia said it was the responsibility of the... read more »
Reviving economy is priority: Pranab Mukherjee
Putting the economy back on track is of paramount importance for the government, said President Pranab Mukherjee, addressing the first joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on Monday. Stressing that the people voted for a “united, strong and modern India,” the speech noted that they were... read more »
Tibetan Exiles a Source of Tension in China-India Ties
New Delhi – China’s state news media has welcomed India’s new prime minister, Narendra Modi, as a pragmatic new partner on economic matters, noting that as a regional leader, he had made four visits to Beijing seeking investment and even went to the trouble of printing his... read more »
Fresh Gunfire at Karachi Airport, 24 Dead in Terror Attack
Islamabad – Pakistan’s security forces said Monday they have relaunched a military operation at Karachi airport as gunfire resumed several hours after they announced the end of a militant siege that left 24 dead. “We have relaunched the operation and called in additional... read more »
B. Obama: Sectoral sanctions if Russia enters Ukraine
The U.S. and Europe are laying the groundwork to sanction broad sections of Russia’s economy if Moscow mounts a military incursion in eastern Ukraine, President Barack Obama said on... read more »
India polls will set new stage for Indo-U.S. ties : Nancy Powell
The U.S. on Friday said the ongoing elections in India will set the stage for the next phase in Indo-U.S. ties and rejected the views that the bilateral relationship “has fallen into the... read more »
2G kickback case: ED files charge sheet against Raja, Kanimozhi
Former Telecom Minister A. Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and 17 others were on Friday charged in a special court by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case... read more »
Climbers leave Everest amid regrets and tensions among Sherpas
Kathmandu, Nepal – Climbers who had hoped to reach the summit of Mount Everest have instead begun the long journey home: a teenager with epilepsy who wanted to inspire others like... read more »
500 homes destroyed in fire at slum in South Delhi
New Delhi – A huge fire is being reported at a large slum in Vasant Kunj in South Delhi, which has nearly 500 huts. 28 fire engines have been sent to put out the flames, said officials, who... read more »
