Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants more devolution in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushed Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa hard, asking for him to deliver on his promises to devolve wide powers to the country’s Tamil-majority regions – a formula called ‘Thirteen-Plus’ that was promised during diplomatic negotiations with former Prime... read more »
US applauds Modi-Sharif meeting, says ‘cautiously hopeful’
The United States has applauded the meeting between the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif, as senior administration officials said they were “cautiously hopeful” about the improvement in the relationship between the two South Asian neighbours. “We... read more »
This Diet Reduces Weight and Controls Cholesterol
What could be better than an all-in-one weight loss diet? A recent study at St. Michael’s Hospital showed that a modified Atkins diet, called “Eco-Atkins” diet, can be effectively used to reduce weight and lower the risk of developing heart diseases. The study revealed that the... read more »
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian spend honeymoon in Ireland
Celebrity TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West have flown into Ireland for a secret honeymoon after their Italian wedding. The couple – known as Kimye – married in Florence, Italy, on Saturday and reportedly arrived by private jet at Cork Airport the following day. They were... read more »
Ukraine crisis: US raises pressure on Russia over deal
The United States has ramped up the pressure on Moscow, urging “full and immediate compliance” of a four-way agreement on Ukraine and warning of new sanctions if Russia fails... read more »
Air strike kills 13 suspected militants in central Yemen
An air strike killed 13 suspected al Qaeda militants in the central Yemeni province of al-Bayda on Saturday, security and tribal sources said. Tribal sources said a drone had been circling... read more »
Flight MH370 search at ‘critical juncture’: Malaysia minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The search for missing flight MH370 is at a “critical juncture”, Malaysia’s transport minister said on Saturday, two days after Australia’s premier... read more »
CBI chief in Italy for Agusta deal probe
NEW DELHI: CBI director Ranjeet Sinha recently met the Indian ambassador in Italy in connection with its probe into alleged irregularities in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland helicopter... read more »
Doha Bank to purchase HSBC Bank Oman business in India
DUBAI: Qatar-based Doha Bank has entered into an agreement with HSBC Bank Oman to purchase the latter’s banking business in India. HSBC Bank Oman is an indirect 51 per cent owned subsidiary of... read more »
