42 killed in attacks in Iraq
Baghdad – At least 42 people were killed and 84 wounded in attacks across Iraq Wednesday, mainly in Christian areas here, police said. The deadliest attack occurred around noon when a car bomb went off near Mar Youhanna church when Christian worshippers were leaving after celebrating... read more »
Taiwan fines Apple for unfair practices
Taipei – Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) Wednesday slapped Apple Inc’s Asia subsidiary with a fine of 20 million new Taiwan dollars ($666,800) for pricing irregularities in iPhone 5S and 5C, Xinhua reported. The FTC said in a statement that Apple Asia violated the... read more »
China exposes corrupt disciplinary officials
Beijing – The top disciplinary arm of the Communist Partyof China (CPC) Wednesday detailed four corruption cases involving disciplinary officials as part of an anti-graft effort, Xinhua reported. The officials received punishments ranging from sentences to sacking after they were found to... read more »
Gulmarg snowfall raises adrenaline level of holidayers
By Sheikh Qayoom Gulmarg – This world-famous ski resort and tourist destination came alive Monday with scores of domestic and foreign tourists enjoying the snowfall that gave the Himalayan meadow at 8,820 feet a Christmas-card am! bience. As thick and heavy flakes of snow fell on tall Pine... read more »
India allowed to go ahead with Kishanganga project
The International Court of Arbitration has allowed India to go ahead with construction of the Kishanganga dam in Jammu and Kashmir, over which Pakistan has raised objections. The court... read more »
Ponty Chadha case: Order on framing of charges Jan 13
New Delhi – A court here Saturday fixed Jan 13 for delivering an order on framing of charges against Uttarakhand minorities panel’s sacked chairman S.S. Namdhari and other... read more »
When Shah Rukh felt like a raisin
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan felt like a raisin after staying in water for eight hours. “Eight hours in water. Feel a bit raisin like Kish Mish in Hindi. Sounds kinda like a lispy request... read more »
Sanjay Dutt out on parole, second time in three months
Pune/Mumbai – Incarcerated Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was released on a month’s parole from Yeravada Central Jail here to look after his ailing wife Manyata, official sources... read more »
AAP gets positive response to government formation
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party Saturday said the response of Delhiites in public meetings was very positive and if things keep on going this way they will definitely form the government in... read more »
