Modi replaces top finance mandarin Mayaram in first major shakeup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transferred the top civil servant at the finance ministry, replacing him with a top official from Rajasthan, the state that has pushed dramatic free market reforms in recent months. Arvind Mayaram’s transfer was part of the first major shuffle of top civil... read more »
Hunt for 100 Trekkers Missing After Deadly Nepal Storm
KATHMANDU: Nepalese rescuers on Thursday scoured Himalayan hiking routes for more than 100 trekkers who have been out of contact since a snowstorm and avalanche that have killed around 32 people, including foreign tourists and guides. Local officials said that 24 bodies had been found on the... read more »
Indian-American woman Vanita Gupta appointed to key US Justice Department p...
Indian-American Vanita Gupta, a top lawyer from American Civil Liberties Union, has been appointed to head the civil rights division of the US Justice Department, becoming the first South Asian to hold this post. President Barack Obama is expected to nominate Gupta to serve as the permanent... read more »
Bishop, Putin attend summit in Italy
MS Bishop and the Russian president will be among the senior politicians and leaders attending the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Milan which starts on Thursday (Milan time). Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said he wants to “shirtfront” Mr Putin over Russia’s lack of co-operation... read more »
Summer special : Tips to prevent dehydration, heat stroke
New Delhi – In this scorching heat people are at high risk of dehydration and worse. A heat stroke occurs when a person faces prolonged exposure to high temperatures in combination... read more »
Gold rebounds on wedding season buying
Gold regained its glitter to trade Rs. 150 higher at Rs. 30,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday on increased buying by stockists and retailers to meet the wedding season... read more »
AIADMK expels former Rajya Sabha MP Malaisamy
AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Thursday expelled former Rajya Sabha MP K. Malaisamy, who had recently said that Narendra Modi was a “good friend” of hers. A party statement... read more »
Sahara case: Justice Khehar recuses from hearing
In a sudden twist in the Sahara Group case, Supreme Court judge Justice J.S. Khehar has recused himself from hearing the matter following which a new bench has been constituted. A... read more »
Over Three Hours, Rajnath Meets RSS Leaders, Amit Shah Joins In
New Delhi – It’s been a hectic couple of days for BJP president Rajnath Singh, who made a dash to Gujarat to meet prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi last evening and dashed right... read more »
