UN mission in DR Congo launches attack against rebels
Kinshasa – The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) Thursday confirmed attacks on rebels who reportedly killed at least 42 civilians in the eastern province of North Kivu. In a statement, the UN mission MONUSCO said its helicopters raided the Ugandan rebels... read more »
Johansson likes to work out before holidays
Los Angeles – Actress Scarlett Johansson likes to work out before heading out for a holiday so that she can eat whatever she wants guilt-free. The actress said that since holidays involve overeating, shelikes to be prepared in advance, reports contactmusic.com “I make sure I hit the gym... read more »
China adds destroyer to its East China Sea fleet
Beijing – A destroyer was commissioned for the East China Sea fleet of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Thursday, Xinhua reported. The warship, Zhengzhou, belongs to the new generation of Chinese-made guided missile destroyers. Equipped with Chinese-made “new... read more »
9 dead in Russian cargo plane crash
Moscow – A cargo plane crashed in Russia’s southern Siberia, killing nine people onboard, authorities said Thursday. “The plane en route from Novosibirsk Yeltsovka airport (in southern Siberia) crashed during landing in Irkutsk-2 airport,” an official in the emergency... read more »
Cabinet approval for Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor likely in Jan: Sharma
New Delhi – Commerce and Industry minister Anand Sharma Saturday said he will place the Amritsar-Delhi-Kolkata Industrial Corridor project before the cabinet for its approval... 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 said... read more »
