IAF to induct six squadrons of Tejas: Antony
Bangalore – The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct six squadrons of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas after the multirole supersonic fighter gets the final operational clearance (FOC) by 2014-end, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Friday. “The IAF will induct the first... read more »
India Inc should keep abreast of changes in society: SEBI chief
New Delhi – The corporate world cannot ignore social and political ha! ppenings in the larger society because the considerations that govern the rest of society will also govern corporates, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman U.K. Sinha said Friday. “The world has... read more »
Indian dam will affect Neelum-Jhelum project: Pakistan
Islamabad – The construction of the Kishanganga project by India in Jammu and Kashmir will result in 14 percent decrease in the flow of water for Pakistan’s Neelum-Jhelum hydroelectric project, the Pakistan Senate was informed. Pakistan’s Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister... read more »
Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire in Jammu
Jammu – After almost two months of peace along the LoC, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire Friday, targeting an Indian army posts in Jammu district and sparking off an exchange of fire for about 25 minutes, a defence official said. This was the second ceasefire violation in the 24 hours... read more »
Indian diplomat in New York arrested for visa fraud
Washington – One of India’s senior diplomats was arrested in New York Thursday for alleged visa fraud and exploitation of her domestic help leading to expression of... read more »
Emotions make Katy Perry’s songs stand apart
Los Angeles – Katy Perry believes that the inclusio0n of emotions in her songs is what makes them different from the rest. Bang Showbiz reports that Perry told a radio channel that... read more »
Mandela’s statue to be erected at Presidency
Johannesburg – A statue of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, who passed away last week at his residence at the age of 95, will be erected at the Presidency coming Monday, the South... read more »
Global response to Syrian refugee crisis disappoints Lebanon
Beirut – Lebanons caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati Thursday contended that the international community did not appropriately assess the scale of the humanitarian crisis suffered... read more »
Kerry revisits Israel to boost peace talks
Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel Thursday for another visit to the region to salvage negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, a spokesperson for the US... read more »
