Andhra assembly rocked again over Telangana bill
Hyderabad – The issue of Andhra Pradesh’s bifurcation rocked the state assembly Tuesday as the legislators from Telangana insisted on immediate debate on the bill for formation of Telangana state while their counterparts from the Seemandhra region opposed it. Amid the ruckus, Speaker... read more »
US hides behind “standard procedures” in Indian diplomat’...
By Arun Kumar Washington – As media reports that Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was “strip-searched” after her arrest in New York threatened to escalate a diplomatic row between the two countries, the US suggested it had merely followed “standard procedures.” While... read more »
Harvard returns to normal after bomb hoax
Washington – Harvard University is returning to normal after a bomb hoax Monday forced authorities to evacuate four buildings on the Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus where final exams were being given. University police found no trace of the alleged explosives during their investigation and... read more »
6.2 magnitude quake rattles New Zealand
Wellington – A severe earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has been recorded off! the coast of Fiordland, shaking New Zealand’s Southland region early T! uesday. The 6.2-magnitude was centred 125 km west of Tuatapere and registered at a depth of 25 km at 1.07 a.m. Tuesday. No... 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 »
