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 on the Lokpal bill in the Rajya Sabha, Jaitley suggested some changes in the legislation tabled by the... 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 weight, an aide said here Tuesday. “His health condition is worsening with the weight loss and the... 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 presented in the court Tuesday after a medical examination, said a police official. “Armaan... read more »
Bipasha donates autographed T-shirt for animal support
Mumbai – Actress Bipasha Basu has donated an autographed “BB Love Yourself” T-shirt and two free fitness DVDs to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for an auction. The products will be auctioned at ebay.com and its proceeds will benefit Animal Rahat, a... read more »
Ganguly quit demand gets more shrill on rights day
Kolkata – The demand for former Supreme Court judge A.K. Ganguly’s resignation as West Bengal Human Rights Commission chief for alleged sexual assault became more shrill on... read more »
World’s high and mighty join Mandela memorial service
Johannesburg – The memor! ial service to honour former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela got under way Tuesday at the jampacked FNB Stadium at Soweto... read more »
Jaitley taunts Congress over Pawar’s remarks
New Delhi – BJP leader Arun Jaitley Tuesday took a dig at the Congress over NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s remarks blaming weak leadership for the Congress debacle in the four Hindi... read more »
Court suspends 10-day jail term of Rajpal Yadav
New Delhi – The Delhi High Court Tuesday suspended Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s 10-day jail term given for misleading the court in a suit against him and his wife by a... read more »
Iran demands lifting of oppressive sanctions
Tehran – Iran’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said Tuesday that the sanctions against Iran are “oppressive” and should be lifted. “We have announced that... read more »
