Iran demands lifting of oppressive sanctions
Tehran – Iran’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said Tuesday that the sanctions against Iran are “oppressive” and should be lifted. “We have announced that these sanctions are oppressive and we reject them,” Xinhua quoted Afkham as saying in her... read more »
Bill on Telangana with president, says Shinde
New Delhi – The bill for formation of new state of Telangana by bifurcat! ing Andhra Pradesh is with President Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Tuesday. Answering queries from reporters here, Shinde said he had sent the bill to the president through the prime... read more »
World leaders walk in for Mandela memorial service
Johannesburg – Top world leaders walked into the FNB Stadium here Tuesday joining thousands of people to attend the memorial service of former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela who passed away Dec 5. As leaders walked into the venue, they were welcomed with... read more »
Revolutionary change needed in Congress: Aiyar
New Delhi – Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said Tuesday that the Congress Party needed a revolutionary change in structure. “The Congress needs a revamp and reorganization in the party structure. It’s too late for introspection. I think we need a serious revolutionary change in our... read more »
No limit for ties with Iraq, says Khamenei
Tehran – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that there is no limit for expansion of ties between Iran and Iraq. Tehran and Baghdad can work together closely... read more »
BSP MP, wife’s judicial custody extended till Dec 16
New Delhi – The judicial custody of Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh and his wife, arrested for the alleged murder of their maid, was extended till Dec 16, sources said... read more »
Rupee rules at one-month high; up 30 paise vs Dollar
The rupee continued to rule at a one-month high, firming up another 30 paise to 61.75 against the dollar on Thursday, after exit polls predicted a strong showing by the BJP in the recently... read more »
Let’s shut Ajanta-Ellora, ban Kamasutra: Priyanka on crime
New Delhi – If art provocates crimes against women, historic sites like Ajanta-Ellora and Vatsayana’s “Kamasutra” must be banned, says Indian actress Priyanka... read more »
India-Myanmar relations rooted in history: Mukherjee
New Delhi – Terming relations between India and Myanmar as being rooted in history, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday said it is in the mutual interest of both the countries to... read more »
