RBI’s job is to keep inflation low at all times, says Rajan
MUMBAI: Despite the clamour for a rate cut to boost the stagnating economy, Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan has made it clear that the central bank favours a rate of interest that benefits both borrowers and savers. “For the RBI, the key tasks are to keep inflation low not just today... read more »
Israeli aircraft strike Gaza after rocket fire
Israel carried out air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Saturday after Palestinian militants there fired rockets into southern Israel. The overnight air strikes targeted two training camps belonging to the Islamist group Hamas, causing no injuries, officials and witnesses said. Late on Friday, Gaza... read more »
Saudi-led coalition mistakenly kills 15 in Yemen
About 15 pro-government fighters were killed when Saudi-led warplanes shelled their military positions by mistake in Yemen’s oil-rich province of Marib, a military official has said. “A convoy of tribesmen fighting alongside with the Saudi-backed government forces was mistakenly hit by... read more »
For the first time in 70 years, Japan to let troops fight abroad
TOKYO: In a middle-of-the night vote that capped a tumultuous struggle with opposition parties in Parliament, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan secured final passage of legislation on Saturday authorizing overseas combat missions for his country’s military, overturning a decades-old policy... read more »
Syrians increasingly desperate for healthcare as barrel bombs strike hospitals
in southwestern Syria with barrel bombs last month was only the latest episode in a long series of attacks by the Assad regime on medical facilities across the country. It was one of 10... read more »
Philippines ferry capsize toll rises to 59
The toll in the ferry capsize in central Philippines` Leyte province has risen to 59, officials said on Saturday. The passenger vessel MV Kim Nirvana-B, which capsized on Thursday near the... read more »
‘Sweeper’ boxer Krishna Rout seeks a job of dignity from West Bengal governmen...
Former national boxer Krishna Rout, who has been cleaning open drains for the past 15 years as a temporary worker of Howrah Municipal Corporation, on Saturday said he would appeal to Chief... read more »
Bubba Watson to paint over Confederate flag on ”Dukes of Hazzard” car
Golfer Bubba Watson says he will paint a U.S. flag over the contentious Confederate battle banner on his “General Lee” Dodge Charger from the hit 1980s TV show “The Dukes... read more »
Belgium thrash India 4-0 to reach final of Hockey World League
The Indian men’ s hockey team suffered a 0-4 loss at the hands of the aggressive Belgium side as they succumbed to pressure in the semi-final of the Hockey World League (HWL) here on... read more »
