Hyderabad-born is Texas secretary of state
Washington – Hyderabad-born attorney Nandita Venkateswaran Berry has been appointed the Secretary of State for Texas, making her the first person of Indian origin to hold the third top executive job in the southern state. Announcing the appointment of Berry, 45, Governor Rick Perry called the... read more »
Argentina launches research rocket
Buenos Aires – Argentina has successfully launched a research rocket as part of its space programme, the defence ministry said. The rocket was “launched through the joint efforts of the air force, the state-owned military manufacturing company, universities and companies related to the... read more »
Feeling of unrest always in me: Kareena on women safety
Mumbai – Kareena Kapoor says that she no longer feels safe in Mumbai as she used to two years back and “feeling of unrest is always there in me”. Kareena was present at the launch of Channel V’s “Vith U” app for the safety of women. When asked if she feels safe... read more »
India, US don’t want ties to be spoilt by one incident: Khurshid
New Delhi – ExternalAffairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Saturday that India and the US are in talks to resolve the stand-off over the alleged mistreatment of an Indian envoy and both sides would not want their close ties to be hurt by this “one incident”. Speaking to reporters... read more »
AAP seeks 10 days from LG
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party Saturday sought 10 days time from Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to take a decision regarding government formation in Delhi. AAP chief along with party members... read more »
Syria’s chemical weapons probe “could be useful” in further inquiry
United Nations – The UN’s top inspector of Syria chemical arms said Friday his team’s report “could be useful” in any possible further investigation into who... read more »
India, US in diplomatic row over diplomat’s arrest
By Arun Kumar Washington – Amid a diplomatic row over the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat in New York for alleged visa fraud and exploitation of her housekeeper, India has asked... read more »
‘US Magnitsky Act as long-term spoiler of bilateral ties’
Moscow – Despite certain progress achieved over issues concerning Syria and Iran, Russia-US relations remain in deadlock because of the so-called Magnitsky Act, Russian deputy... read more »
New US sanctions unconstructive: Iran
Tehran – New US sanctions targeting entities pertaining to Iran’s nuclear activities is an “unconstructive” move, Iranian foreign ministry said Friday. “Such measures... read more »
