Nigerian Army Says has Freed Nearly 180 Boko Haram Hostages
The Nigerian army has freed 178 people being held hostage by Boko Haram including more than 100 children, it said late Sunday, following a series of deadly attacks by the jihadists in the country’s restive northeast. “During the offensive operations, 178 people held captives by the... read more »
Did not help Lalit Modi to get travel documents: Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi: Speaking amid uproar by the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj denied making any request to the British government for issue of travel documents having any links former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi. Swaraj claimed that all allegations against her... read more »
163 Indian fishermen released by Pak to arrive at Wagah Border today
Karachi: 163 Indian fishermen, who were released from Karachi`s Malir District Jail as a goodwill gesture on Sunday, will arrive at Wagah Border today. The prisoners were apprehended 10 months ago after allegedly straying in Pakistan`s territorial water.The release follows an interaction between... read more »
Parliament logjam: Sonia targets PM; Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
The government has convened a meeting of major parties on Monday to discuss ways to end the stalemate in Parliament in an attempt to save the rest of the monsoon session and push its key reforms. Before that, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meet with senior ministers in Parliament to... read more »
Healthy Tips : 5 must-eat vegetables for moms-to-be
After one comes across the news of a positive pregnancy, all that one can feel is happiness and excitement. Pregnancy is certainly the most beautiful period of a woman’s life. But,... read more »
Swiss gold exports to India cross Rs 1.2 lakh crore
Switzerland’s gold exports to India crossed Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2014 even as concerns persist over bullion being used to channel illicit funds into the Indian shores. The value of... read more »
BJP patriarch L.K. Advani, A. Bachchan and Dilip Kumar get Padma Vibhushan Awardees
BJP patriarch L.K. Advani, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and actors Amitabh Bachchan and Dilip Kumar are among the nine Padma Vibhushan awardees, the second highest civilian... read more »
Cartoonist R.K. Laxman “very critical”; back on ventilator support
Eminent cartoonist R.K. Laxman took a turn for the worse after he slipped into a “very critical state”, following which he has been put back on mechanical ventilator support, said... read more »
Five firsts at Indian Republic Day 2015
All-women contingents of the Army, Navy and Air Force march through Rajpath for the first time The Army contingent, led by Captain Divya Ajith from Chennai, wants to serve in combat roles. “We... read more »
