Cause of Sindhurakshak fire yet to be ascertained: Antony
Indian Navy’s inability to salvage INS Sindhurakshak, which exploded and subsequently sank off the Mumbai coast on August 13-14 night this year, has made it difficult to establish the reason behind the incident. Defence Minister A K Antony told Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that the exact cause of... read more »
SC says gay sex a crime, activists dejected
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Wednesday held consensual sex between adults of the same gender a criminal offence, leaving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender! community dejected. But they vowed to fight on. Setting aside a Delhi High Court verdict of 2009 that decriminalised sexual... read more »
India’s trade deficit up $9.21 bn in November
New Delhi – India’s trade deficit rose to $9.21 billion in November, as imports declined sharply, government data showed Wednesday. According to data released by the commerce and industry ministry here, the value of merchandise exports in November grew by 5.86 percent at $24.61 billion... read more »
Miley Cyrus is artist of the year
Los Angeles – Pop singer Miley Cyrus has been named artist of the year leaving behind Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Justin Timber! lake. The MTV’s Artist of the Year was announced Tuesday, re! ports contactmusic.com. “She is the third artist to receive the distinction of being named... read more »
Rayala-Telangana: Bandh hits bus services, shops shut
The bandh called by TRS in Telangana region on Thursday against a reported proposal by GoM to merge two districts of Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh with the proposed state has hit normal... read more »
Narayan Sai brought to Surat
Self-styled godman Asaram’s son Narayan Sai, who is accused of sexually assaulting a city-based woman at his ashram from 2002-05, was on Thursday brought here from Delhi, a senior police... read more »
India needs to develop electronics, telecommunication: PM
New Delhi – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said India needs to develop a strong domestic manufacturing base in electronics and telecommunication, adding that the usage of... read more »
UNGA should play a greater role: China
United Nations – China called on the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to play a greater role in shaping the agenda of global development beyond 2015. Wang Min, China’s deputy... read more »
US Sikh body files amended plea against Sonia Gandhi
New York – Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has filed an amended class action complaint against Congress President Sonia Gandhi, accu! sing her of protecting and shielding party leaders allegedly... read more »
