Rupee down 12 paise on dollar demand
The rupee on Thursday weakened by 12 paise to 61.91 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market due to demand for the U.S. currency from importers. Forex dealers said besides dollar’s gains against other currencies overseas, increased demand from importers for the... read more »
End of mass surveillance in ‘alternative’ Christmas message: Sn...
London – NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has reportedly urged an end to mass surveillance in his two-minute Christmas message that was carried on Channel 4 as an alternative to the British Queen’s traditional message. The 30-year old former NSA contractor made a reference to novelist... read more »
Kejriwal holds Janta Durbar
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday held a ‘Janta Durbar’ outside his Kausambhi residence during which many people put forward their complaints relating to water and electricity. Interacting with those present, Mr. Kejriwal said, “This is not my win, it is yours. I know that... read more »
Abe visits Yasukuni war shrine, China protests
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe paid his respects on Thursday at a shrine honouring Japan’s war dead in a move that drew a quick rebuke from China warning that the visit celebrated Japan’s military attacks on its neighbouring countries. The visit to the shrine, which honours 2.5 million war dead... read more »
Cambodian monks call for action against Buddha’s relics theft
Phnom Penh – About 150 Buddhist monks Tuesday held a protest here, calling for the Cambodian government to take action against the theft of the country’s only relics of the... read more »
Modi refuses to meet US delegation
New Delhi – BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Tuesday declined to meet a US Congressional team to protest the “ill-treatment meted to our lady diplomat in... read more »
People want an effective Lokpal bill, says Jaitley
New Delhi – BJP leader Arun Jaitley said Tuesday that parliament should pass “an effect! ive Lokpal” bill which meets expectations of people. Participating in the debate... read more »
Hazare ‘extremely weak’ on 10th day of hunger strike
Ralegan-Siddhi (Maharashtra) – On the tenth day of his indefinite hunger strike, veteran social activist Anna Hazare “is feeling extremely weak”, and has lost 4.70 kg... read more »
Armaan Kohli to be presented in court
Mumbai – “Bigg Boss Saath-7” contestant Armaan Kohli, who is under arrest for allegedly assaulting British singer-actress Sofia Hayat during their stay on the reality show, will be... read more »
