Passing Lokpal bill top priority for us: Kamal Nath
New Delhi – The anti-corruption Lokpal bill is top pr! iority for the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and, if needed, the government will extend parliament’s winter session to pass it, a minister said Monday. “The Lokpal bill is the highest priority for us. We will sit late and... read more »
Pakistan, Sri Lanka discuss naval cooperation
Colombo – Visiting Pakistani Naval Chief Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila discussed ways to boost military cooperation with Sri Lanka, the government here said Monday. Admiral Sandila visited the Sri Lankan naval headquarters over the weekend for discussions with his Sri Lankan counterparts,... read more »
Congress declare Rahul Gandhi its PM candidate on Jan 17: Report
In a bid to revive party’s fortunes after its debacle in Assembly polls conducted in four out of five major states, Congress is expected to declare Rahul Gandhi, who is currently serving as its vice president, its prime ministerial candidate ahead of 2014 General Elections. According to... read more »
Court reserves judgment on Musharraf travel ban
Islamabad – The Sindh High Court Monday reserved its judgment on former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf’s plea for removing his name from the country’s exit control list. Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto were hearing Musharraf’s petition for... read more »
Better to focus on time than money
Washington – Making people think about money makes them likelier to cheat, but priming them to think about time seems to strengthen their moral compass, according to a study. The... read more »
Gilchrist says Oz public `looking beyond flashy cars` to accept Clarke as `fighter`
Sydney – Adam Gilchrist has said that he believes the Australian public are finally looking beyond the flashy cars and clothes and accepting Michael Clarke as a ‘fighter’... read more »
Paul Di Resta set to leave Force India for Sauber move
London – F1 driver Paul Di Resta has revealed that he might not drive for Force India next season, according to reports. According to the Mirror, Di Resta said he was talking to team... read more »
Johnson backed by Oz media to `bury` England with ‘100 kmph bullets’ in Perth
London – Mitchell Johnson has been backed to hit 100mph in Perth by national newspapers, as Australia prepares another Ashes onslaught, according to reports. According to the Mirror,... read more »
Need medical consultation? Try ‘Doctor On Demand’ sma...
Washington – A new app ‘Doctor On Demand’ has been launched that helps users make a video call to a doctor, show and describe what’s wrong with you, and get good... read more »
