SpiceJet starts promotional travel scheme at Rs.699
New Delhi – Continuing with its promotional schemes, budget passenger carrier SpiceJet on Tuesday launched ‘early New Year sale’ for next year with fares starting at Rs.699 one way (excluding taxes). “The travel period covered under this sale is extensive. It offers a number... read more »
Judge in Pistorius Trial Faces Criticism
Several legal groups in South Africa have expressed concern about threats and harsh criticism of the judge who found Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide, but not guilty of the more serious charge of murder. Some South Africans said they were surprised and even shocked when Judge Thokozile... read more »
Magnitude-5.6 quake hits north of Tokyo; no tsunami warning
A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck in the Kanto region north of Tokyo on Tuesday, but no tsunami alert was issued. The 12:28 p.m. quake, which originated in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of around 50 km, registered lower 5 on the Japanese... read more »
Iran rejects US-led coalition against IS
Seen from Tehran, which has helped both Damascus and Baghdad to confront IS advances, the coalition lacks credibility because some of its members had financed and armed the group as part of their campaign to bring down Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. “Right from the start, the United States... read more »
MS Dhoni’s return to Ranchi is sure to create frenzy amongst loyal home fans
As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Ranchi, one expects a high-voltage contest. It is also the home ground of the Indian captain MS Dhoni. So, one can expect... read more »
Black money case: SC revives SIT to fast track probe
The Supreme Court Thursday breathed life into the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to monitor the probe into the black money case by reconstituting it and directing the government to... read more »
Will quit public life if Modi can prove his claims: Ahmed Patel
NEW DELHI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s political secretary Ahmed Patel has strongly denied the claims made by BJP’s prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi in an interview... read more »
11 killed in militant attacks in Assam
GUWAHATI: Heavily armed NDFB (S) militants unleashed violence in two districts of Assam falling under Bodoland Territorial Administration area, killing 11 people, including three children,... read more »
Fiscal deficit likely to be around 4.5% of GDP in FY14
NEW DELHI: Fiscal deficit for 2013-14 is likely to be around 4.5 per cent of the GDP, marginally lower than 4.6 per cent that was mentioned in the interim budget for FY15, a senior Finance Ministry... read more »
