Syria claims downing of Israeli spy drone
The Syrian army has claimed it shot down an Israeli reconnaissance drone flying near the occupied Golan Heights, state media said today. “A military source announced last night that an Israeli unmanned Skylark-1 model drone had been shot down in Quneitra province, close to the village of... read more »
Obama says Sony hack not an act of war
U.S. President Barack Obama moved to prevent U.S. anger at North Korea from spiraling out of control on Sunday by saying the massive hacking of Sony Pictures was not an act of war but instead was cyber-vandalism. Washington’s longstanding dispute with North Korea, which for years has centered... read more »
China condemns Sony cyberattack, but doesn’t mention N Korea
China has said it opposes all forms of cyberattacks, but it stopped short of directly condemning the hacking of Sony Pictures, or of responding to US calls for action against North Korea, blamed by Washington for the assault. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi “reaffirmed China’s relevant... read more »
Mamata Banerjee, Mukul Roy involved in Saradha scam, alleges suspended Trin...
In a sensational allegation, suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh on Monday said party chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is involved in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam. “Mamata Banerjee is using her clout to influence the case of Saradha scam. She and Mukul... read more »
SBI may provide up to $1 billion loan for Adani’s Australia coal mine
Adani Enterprises’ $7 billion coal mine, rail and port project got a fillip on Monday, with the company signing an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State Bank of India. The... read more »
Headless body in two parts found in sacks
A headless body of a man chopped into two pieces was recovered from Southeast Delhi’s Ambedkar Nagar area on Sunday morning. While the torso was found in one gunny sack, the lower part of... read more »
Manohar Parrikar mulling new policy for defence lobbying
PANAJI: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is considering the introduction of a new policy on the vexed issue of blacklisting defence equipment suppliers accused of corruption as well as... read more »
High Court slams government for not being able to produce controversial godman Rampal for ...
Hisar: Punjab and Haryana High Court has slammed the state government for not being able to produce godman Rampal on the scheduled date of hearing. Rampal on Monday morning had said that he... read more »
Don’t pin any hopes on us in the future: Shiv Sena tells BJ...
Mumbai: Shiv Sena on Monday ruled out rapprochement with former ally BJP saying the ruling party has “shattered the hopes of the people” after what transpired during the trust vote in... read more »
