President condoles Saudi King’s death
President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. On Friday, the President tweeted “Heartfelt condolences to the Government, Royal family and people of Saudi Arabia over the sad demise of... read more »
Uber plans front company to get back on the road in Delhi
In a desperate bid to resume operations in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR), US-based cab aggregator Uber is planning to float a frontal company registered in the Capital. Contrary to many reports, however, this would be indirectly through a frontal organisation and not directly as the... read more »
Some ex-PMs compromised deep assets of national security: Parrikar
In a serious charge, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has alleged that some Prime Ministers of the country have compromised “deep assets of national security.” Though Mr. Parrikar refrained from naming anyone, his comments have angered the Congress which has sought an... read more »
Tiger population is on rise in North East
Tiger population in North Eastern hills and Brahmaputra flood plains has increased to 201 in 2014 from 148 in 2010, according to the latest status report on tigers. Assam registered the highest number of 167 tigers, an increase from 143 in 2010, while 28 tigers were estimated in Arunachal Pradesh,... read more »
Charlie Hebdo’s UK distribution partners play-down security risk
The UK distribution partners for the special commemorative edition of Charlie Hebdo have denied they will become targets for fanatics by carrying the controversial title. As many as 1,000... read more »
7 reasons why Kejriwal-led AAP is still a threat to Modi-led BJP in Delhi
With the declaration of the poll schedule in Delhi on Monday, the political scenario in the national capital is surely going to heat up. The election will take place on February 7 while the... read more »
Pope Francis lands in Sri Lanka for ‘mission of mercy’
Pope Francis has called for respect for human rights, inclusivity, and the “pursuit of truth” as he started a six-day Asian tour in Sri Lanka. The pontiff, who will later travel... read more »
US wants Pakistan to ‘do more’ to eliminate all militant groups
SLAMABAD: US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said on Monday that the US wants Pakistan to “do more” to eliminate all militant groups. He said the “US would continue to... read more »
Coal India slips on divestment buzz
Coal India fell 4.17% to Rs 360.10 at 11:09 IST on BSE on report the government is planning to sell a 10% stake in the state-run coal miner. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex was down 25.07 points, or 0.09%,... read more »
