Invitation to SAARC heads sparks row, but BJP holds firm
Despite a huge row over the invitation to SAARC leaders for his May 26 swearing-in, Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party, armed with a majority in the Lok Sabha, showed no signs of backing down from a move that heralds a foreign policy free from the pressures of... read more »
Indian Consulate attacked in Afghanistan’s Herat province
Indian Consulate in Afghanistan’s Herat province was on Friday attacked by heavily armed gunmen, who were also carrying rocket-propelled grenades, top Indian officials said, adding that everyone was safe. “India’s Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan attacked. Brave ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border... read more »
‘Humshakals’ not a remake of ‘Angoor’ : Sajid Khan
Mumbai – Director Sajid Khan says that contrary to reports, his film ‘Humshakals’ is not a remake of the 1982 classic ‘Angoor’. “Initially, when I talked about the film two years back, news spread that it is a remake of `Angoor`. But it is not,” Sajid said here Tuesday at... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal Spends Night in Tihar Jail, AAP Plans More Protests Today
New Delhi – Arvind Kejriwal, the chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), spent the night in Delhi’s Tihar jail after being arrested in a defamation case. Scores of his party men who protested outside the prison last night were also detained.(Delhi court summons Kejriwal in criminal... read more »
10 injured, 7 missing in China chemical plant blast
An explosion at a chemical factory today in East China’s Jiangsu Province has left ten people injured and seven others missing. The blast took place at Shuangma Chemical Plant in Rugao... read more »
Education guidelines
According to the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack, an attack on education consists of “any intentional threat or use of force — carried out for political, military,... read more »
China may have 1,000 tonnes of gold tied in financing : World Gold Council
Singapore – Chinese firms could have locked up as much as 1,000 tonnes of gold in financing deals, an industry report said, indicating a big slice of imports has been used to raise... read more »
Modest exercise strengthens immunity in kidney patients
London – Small amount of regular exercise induces a systemic anti-inflammatory environment in the body and enhances immunity of kidney disease patients, a study finds. “Exercise... read more »
Visa-free travel to Japan could boost tourism
Manila / Philippines – Visa-free travel could do wonders for Japan’s tourism, the Philippine envoy to the Land of the Rising Sun said Wednesday. Manolo Lopez, Philippine ambassador to Japan,... read more »
