Okinawa Governer approves on relocation of U.S. military base
The governor of Okinawa signed off Friday on the long-awaited relocation of a U.S. military base, a major step toward allowing the U.S. to move forward with plans to consolidate its troops on the southern Japanese islands and move some to Guam. An Okinawa official confirmed that Gov. Hirokazu... read more »
“I will travel by metro to take oath on Dec 28.
Kaushambi – Arvind Kejriwal, who will become Delhi’s seventh chief minister tomorrow, said he will use the Delhi Metro to get to the Ramlila Maidan ground for his swearing-in ceremony on Saturday. “I will travel by metro to take oath tomorrow,” Kejriwal told media... read more »
Rahul Gandhi meets top leaders, CMs For holds strategy session
In the first major poll exercise after the party’s drubbing in recent Assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi on Friday held a strategy session with top leaders and Chief Ministers of 12 Congress-ruled States to make the party fighting fit for the Lok Sabha polls. The day-long exercise that commenced in... read more »
Kejriwal hints at auto fare hike
New Delhi – Delhi’s Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal said Friday that he will try to get the CNG price hike rolled back, and hinted at a hike in auto rickshaw fare if the rollback was not possible. “Give me two days, we will see if the CNG price hike can be rolled back. We... read more »
Tamil Nadu increases milk procurement prices
Chennai – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday announced an increase in the milk procurement prices by the state-owned Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’... read more »
Anoushka Shankar to perform solo at Kolkata first time
Kolkata – Five years after she performed with her father Pandit Ravi Shankar at the prestigious Dover Lane Music Conference here, sitarist Anoushka Shankar will be back in the city... read more »
Kejriwal turns down ‘Z’ security cover
AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal, who is set to become Chief Minister of Delhi, on Monday refused the high security cover provided by Delhi Police, saying “God is his biggest... read more »
Tabu one of the finest actresses: Shahid Kapoor
Mumbai – Actor Shahid Kapoor, who will be seen sharing screen space with talented Tabu in Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Haider”, is all praise for his accomplished... read more »
Ganguly writes to CJI over sexual harassment issue
Kolkata – Denying allegations of sexual harassment, retired Supreme Court judge A.K. Ganguly Monday wrote to Chief Justice of India P. Sathasivam raising several questions about the apex court... read more »
