Nepal’s CPN-Maoist party demands roundtable conference
Kathmandu – The Communist Party of Nepal, Maoist (CPN-Maoist), which boycotted the Nov 19 national elections, has reiterated its demand for holding a roundtable conference to end the political deadlock in the country, the party said Monday. After concluding its week-long central committee... read more »
Bill to form Telangana tabled in Andhra assembly
Hyderabad – The bill for bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh was Monday tabled in the state assembly amid protests by legislators from Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra regions. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2013, for formation of separate Telangana was moved in the house, following which... read more »
Sensex trades flat during early session
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading flat at 1.10 points or 0.01 percent down in the early morning trade Monday. Selling pressure was observed in oil and gas and auto sectors while good buying was observed in healthcare sector. The 30-scrip sensitive index... read more »
US court asks Sonia to respond to 1984 case by Jan 2
New York – A US federal court has given Congress president Sonia Gandhi till Jan 2 to respond to a Sikh body’s charges of protecting and shielding party leaders allegedly involved in the November 1984 anti-Sikh violence. Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) had filed an amended class action... read more »
Syrian chemical weapons disposal plan to be released next week: UN
United Nations – The plan for the destruction of all Syrian chemical stockpiles outside the country will be released Dec 17, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday. “Practicalities... read more »
Akhilesh to lay foundation for 200 ft Buddha statue, park
Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will lay the foundation stone of multi-crore project in Kushinagar Dec 13 that includes const! ruction of a 200-feet bronze... read more »
Adriana Lima likes feminine feel
New York – Model-actress Adriana Lima likes an! ything which makes her feel feminine and sexy. The latest on her list is a piece of sensual lingerie. She has become a fan of a red and... read more »
Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar’s call to join n-talks
Tehran – The Iranian government Wednesday rejected Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s call to join the nuclear talks between Iran and the world powers by terming the suggestion as... read more »
Russia not to dispute Canada’s claim on North Pole
Moscow – Russia now is not going to dispute sharing of the North Pole with Canada and other countries, Russian government s! aid Wednesday. “Actual delimitation of the continental shelf!... read more »
