UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia
United Nations – The UN Security Council Tuesday extended by another year the sanctions on Liberia in connection with the country’s civil war. In an adopted resolution, the council determined that despite significant progress the situation in Liberia remains fragile and continues to... read more »
Four get jail for attack on Lt. Gen. Brar
Three Sikh men and a woman convicted of carrying out a revenge attack on Lt. Gen. (retd.) K.S. Brar, the hero of the 1984 Operation Blue Star, were on Tuesday sentenced from 10-and-a-half years to 14 years in prison by a British court. The pro-Khalistani supporters had tried to slash the throat of... read more »
Rasheed Masood granted three months’ bail on medical grounds
New Delhi – The Delhi High Court Tuesday granted three months’ interim bail on medical grounds to disqualified Rajya Sabha member Rasheed Masood, who is serving four years’ imprisonment in a case of corruption and other offences. Justice J.R. Midha also granted three months’... read more »
Armaan Kohli’s girlfriend Tanya Singh to enter Bigg Boss 7
Bigg Boss makers leave no stone unturned to make the show as spicy and and as controversial as possible. The latest we hear is that the channel is in touch with Armaan Kohli’s girlfriend Tanya Singh to be a part of the show. Yes, you heard right! Armaan’s girlfriend. Tanya and Armaan... read more »
Kashmir can trigger fourth war with India: Sharif
Islamabad – Kashmir is “a flashpoint and can trigger a fourth war” with India, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said, adding that he would push for early... read more »
Polling in Delhi may touch record 70 percent
New Delhi – A record 70 percent turnout is expected in Delhi, said an Election Commission official Wednesday, attributing it to brisk voting in the last two hours at polling... read more »
Kareena opts for Monisha Jaising’s design for ‘Koffee
New Delhi – Kareena Kapoor will flaunt Monisha Jaising’s creation on the celebrity chat show “Koffee With Karan”. It’s a Fuchsia aztec drape off-shoulder gown.... read more »
Lok Sabha has 22 bills to pass in winter session
Major bills for consideration and passing in the winter session of parliament: * The Nuc! lear Safety Regulatory Authority Bill, 2011 – Replaces Atomic Energy Regulatory Board with... read more »
Dikshit will fare well in Delhi polls: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi – Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit will fare well in the Delhi assembly elections as her government has done a lot of... read more »
