Committed to Lokpal, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi – Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has assured social activist Anna Hazare that he is co! mmitted to provide a strong Lokpal to the nation. “We are committed to provide a strong Lokpal system to the country,” Rahul Gandhi said in a letter to Anna Hazare that was... read more »
Andhra assembly rocked again over Telangana bill
Hyderabad – The issue of Andhra Pradesh’s bifurcation rocked the state assembly Tuesday as the legislators from Telangana insisted on immediate debate on the bill for formation of Telangana state while their counterparts from the Seemandhra region opposed it. Amid the ruckus, Speaker... read more »
US hides behind “standard procedures” in Indian diplomat’...
By Arun Kumar Washington – As media reports that Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was “strip-searched” after her arrest in New York threatened to escalate a diplomatic row between the two countries, the US suggested it had merely followed “standard procedures.” While... read more »
Harvard returns to normal after bomb hoax
Washington – Harvard University is returning to normal after a bomb hoax Monday forced authorities to evacuate four buildings on the Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus where final exams were being given. University police found no trace of the alleged explosives during their investigation and... read more »
10 killed in Central African Republic violence
Younde (Cameroon) – At least 10 people were killed in fresh violence which broke out Thursday in Bangui, capital city of the Central African Republic, Xinhua reported Friday. The... read more »
Rwandan opposition leader gets 15-year jail
Kigali – Rwanda’s Supreme Court in Kigali sentenced opposition leader Victoire Ingabire to 15 years in prison Friday , extending her jail term from eight years awarded by the... read more »
Blacklist move not violation of n-deal with Iran: US
Washington – The White House Friday defended th e move of blacklisting additional companies and people under existing sanctions, saying it does not violate an interim nuclear... read more »
Sandra Bullock credits Cuaron for Golden Globe nomination
Los Angeles – Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock, who is happy to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award, credits director Alfonso Cuarón for the same. The 49-year-old is nominated in... read more »
Miley Cyrus unsure about next MTV VMA gig?
Los Angeles – Pop star Miley Cyrus says she doubts if she will be asked to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards next year. The 21-year-old is not convinced that she will be invited back to... read more »
