Shahbaz visit must revive India-Pakistan peace: daily
Islamabad – The visit of Shahbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, t! o Indian Punjab earlier this month will be meaningful only if it helps in the active revival of the peace process between India and Pakistan, a leading Pakistani daily said Tuesday. “The... read more »
Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down
Bangkok – Thai caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday reiterated that she would not resign as demanded by anti-government protestors. Shinawatra insisted that, as per the country’s constitution, she will stay on until a new prime minister is elected, Xinhua reported. The... read more »
I’d like to be in Kiran’s next film: Aamir Khan
Mumbai – Actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan is not sure abo! ut his wife Kiran Rao’s next movie project, but he says he’d love to sta! r in it provided it appeals to his “creative instincts”. “Kiran is working on a script. She is very secretive about what she writes... read more »
One in 10 people believe coffee causes cancer
London – Nearly ten percent people mistakenly believe that coffee causes cancer, with 9 per cent of those polled thinking that drinking coffee can lead to developing the disease. The survey of 2000 adults was done by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) to highlight misconceptions about... read more »
AAP is a confused party, says Nitin gadkari
Nagpur – Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is a confused party and is running away from the responsibility to form the... read more »
AAP seeks 10 days from LG
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party Saturday sought 10 days time from Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to take a decision regarding government formation in Delhi. AAP chief along with party members... read more »
Syria’s chemical weapons probe “could be useful” in further inquiry
United Nations – The UN’s top inspector of Syria chemical arms said Friday his team’s report “could be useful” in any possible further investigation into who... read more »
India, US in diplomatic row over diplomat’s arrest
By Arun Kumar Washington – Amid a diplomatic row over the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat in New York for alleged visa fraud and exploitation of her housekeeper, India has asked... read more »
‘US Magnitsky Act as long-term spoiler of bilateral ties...
Moscow – Despite certain progress achieved over issues concerning Syria and Iran, Russia-US relations remain in deadlock because of the so-called Magnitsky Act, Russian deputy foreign... read more »
