Delhi rape convict’s remarks ‘unspeakable’, says Ban ki-M...
The remarks by one of the Delhi gangrape convict blaming the victim for the assault are “unspeakable”, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson has said, stressing the need for men to get involved in halting violence against women. Ban’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric... read more »
AAP crisis: Kejriwal insisted on ouster of Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav...
NEW DELHI: AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal stamped his dominance over the party on Wednesday when two of his critics, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, were removed from the Political Affairs Committee, while his own offer of resignation as national convener of AAP was unanimously turned down. While... read more »
Kejriwal to step down as AAP convenor?
Amid the last-ditch efforts to tide over the differences within, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is learnt to have offered to step down as Aam Aadmi Party national convenor ahead of the party’s national executive meeting on Wednesday. Owing to ill health, the Mr. Kejriwal will be leaving... read more »
Sonam is recovering well: Anil Kapoor
Bollywood actress, Sonam Kapoor, who tested positive for swine flu, is recovering well at Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai. Her father Anil Kapoor updated the status of his daughter’s health.Anil Kapoor said Sonam is recovering well and may be discharged in a week. Sonam was first hospitalized on... read more »
ICC World Cup: Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer turns India fan
The Swiss great, a winner of 17 Grand Slam titles, was pictured on his Facebook page admiring an Indian team shirt, which he had unwrapped from a gift box. “Dressing up for a... read more »
Swine Flu spreading tentacles, death toll in just three states rises to 300
New Delhi: Swine Flu is assuming serious proportions in the country with more deaths being reported due to the disease in several states in the last few days. The death toll so far in only... read more »
Oil turns lower as glut overshadows Japan’s return to growth
SINGAPORE – Oil prices turned lower on Monday after a firm start, with an oversupply continuing to weigh on the market despite data showing Japan had pulled out of recession. Prices... read more »
HSBC says sorry over past standards at Swiss bank
HSBC apologized to customers and investors on Sunday for past practices at its Swiss private bank after allegations that it helped hundreds of clients to dodge taxes. Europe’s largest... read more »
Sensex surges 132 points
Continuing its upward journey for the fifth consecutive session, the benchmark BSE Sensex gained 132 points in early trade on Monday as funds and retail investors enlarged positions on hopes of... read more »
