Erasing history, culture in Syria, Iraq: IS destroys priceless treasures
The Islamic State group’s destruction of the ancient city of Nimrud in northern Iraq is part of a systematic campaign to destroy archaeological sites it says promote apostasy. Some of the world’s most precious cultural treasures, including ancient sites in the cradle of civilization,... read more »
‘Law allows me to shoot’: Lankan PM’s take on Indian fish...
Sri Lankan Prime Minsiter Ranil Wickramasinghe has stoked a controversy suggesting that Indian fishermen may be shot if they intruded into Sri Lankan waters. Alleging that Indian fishermen were taking away the livelihood of northern Lanka fishermen, he told tamil Thanthi TV on Friday that,... read more »
12 die, thousands evacuated in Argentina flooding
Buenos Aires flooding from heavy rains has left 12 people dead in Argentina, officials said on Saturday. Swollen rivers in the past weeks have also forced the evacuation of thousands of people. The civil defence agency of the northern province of Cordoba said that 10 victims have been found there,... read more »
Pakistan captures 48 Indian fishermen, 8 boats off Gujarat coast
Ahmedabad: The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (MSA) on Friday apprehended 48 Indian fishermen and seized 8 of their boats near Jakhau port off the Gujarat coast, officials of National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) said. The Forum claimed that the Pakistani agency guards fired several rounds in the air... read more »
World Cup: South Africa use Kirsten and Hussey experience to plot India’s downfall
The Indian cricket team sweated out at the nets today ahead of its Sunday’s World Cup clash against South Africa, who are drawing on the deep insight of Gary Kirsten, India’s... read more »
Titan Company intimates on availability of credit for gold purchases
Titan Company announced that the Company will be able to avail credit from domestic nominated banks for gold purchases without restrictions. This will also result in the Company getting the... read more »
SpiceJet’s new ‘one stop sale’: Now, tickets up for grabs at Rs 2,999
Just days after its Valentine’s Day sale, budget carrier SpiceJet today announced a fresh sale in which tickets were available for as low as Rs 2,999 and included routes that had a... read more »
Exclusive: U.S. authorities probe alleged forged letter from Mirach in Sahara deal
Federal authorities in San Francisco are probing U.S.-based Mirach Capital Group, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters, amid allegations that the group gave a forged bank... read more »
CBI files final report in coal block case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Thursday filed its final report with the statements of a witness recorded during the probe in a coal block allocation case allegedly involving industrialist... read more »
