Musharraf challenges treason trial in civilian court
Pakistan’s former ruler Pervez Musharraf on Saturday challenged the formation of a special court to try him for high treason, saying he had imposed emergency in 2007 as Army Chief and could not be tried by a civilian court. “We have filed a writ petition in the Islamabad High Court challenging... read more »
Kohli misses out on ton as India lead by 394 runs
Virat Kohli missed out on an opportunity to score centuries in both innings but India consolidated their overall lead to 394 runs at lunch, on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against South Africa. India reached 358 for six at lunch after Virat Kohli (96) and Cheteshwar Pujara (153) had... read more »
More proposals in multi-brand retail expected: Anand Sharma
New Delhi – After more than a year since multi-brand retail segment was opened to foreign capital, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma Saturday said that more proposals for foreign investments into the sector is expected before the end of the current fiscal. “There will be some... read more »
Policies should explained for better results: Montek
New Delhi – Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia Saturday said there is no alternative to explaining policies to get desired results. “There is no alternative to explaining policies. The way government functions is important. It tends to function in silos. I am sure... read more »
Bayern Munich coach vows to win Club World Cup
Agadir, Morocco – Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola said he was determined to win the Club World Cup as his European champions prepare to face China’s Guangzhou Evergrande in... read more »
I’m the best white rapper-turned-actor: Mark Wahlberg
Los Angeles – Actor Mark Wahlberg consi! ders himself the best white rapper-turned actor and has placed himself ahead of Grammy Award winner Eminem. In an interview with Global Grind... read more »
21 killed in Philippine accident
Manila – At least 21 people were killed and scores were wounded when a passenger bus fell from an elevated Skyway in Taguig City, Metro Manila, and hit a van under the highway early... read more »
Acting is my first love: Selena Gomez
Los Angeles – Pop star Selena Gomez, who has displayed her acting skills in the past, says acting is her “first love”, but is not confident about it. The 21-year-old is... read more »
36 killed in air strike in Syria
Beirut – At least 36 people died, including 15 children, in an air attack by the Syrian military against different neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo, the opposition Syrian... read more »
