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Monthly News November 2013

Meenakshi Lekhi rubbishes accusations of...

Meenakshi Lekhi rubbishes accusations of revealing victim’s surname

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi on Saturday denied posting the last name of the victim of the sexual assault case involving former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal on her Twitter page, and said that a person who is well aware of the law, would never attempt such an... read more »

Manmohan receives Japan’s royal couple
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh receives J...

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh receives Japan’s royal couple

Emperor of Japan Akihito accompanied by Empress Michiko arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a six-day visit described by the Government as “one of the biggest moments in India’s diplomatic engagement this year’’. This was reflected in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife receiving... read more »

33 dead in Mozambican plane crash: Namibia police
33 dead in Mozambican plane crash: Namib...

33 dead in Mozambican plane crash: Namibia police

A Mozambique Airlines plane carrying 33 people crashed in a remote border area, killing all on board, Namibian media reported Saturday. The Namibia Press Agency quoted Bollen Sankwasa, a deputy police commissioner, as saying the plane crashed in a national park near the border with Angola and... read more »

Petrol prices may come down by Rs 2 a litre this week
Diesel price hiked by 50 paise per litre...

Diesel price hiked by 50 paise per litre; petrol rates unchanged

Diesel prices were on Saturday hiked by 50 paise per litre but there will be no revision in rates of petrol this fortnight. The price increase, the 11th since January, excludes local sales tax or VAT and will be effective from Saturday midnight, oil companies announced. The price of diesel in... read more »

NEVER get involved with a married man

Never get involved with a married man

Wrong – No matter how much you try to prove yourself right — there are no justifications when it comes to dating a married person. It is considered to be ‘ethically... read more »

All set for voting in Rajasthan on Sunday

All set for voting in Rajasthan on Sunday

Around 40 million people are eligible to vote on Sunday to elect a new 200-seat Rajasthan legislative assembly. Ballotting will take place in 199 constituencies. Polling has been postponed... read more »

World's 5 best spots to see the sun rise

World’s 5 best spots to see the sun rise

1. Haleakala National Park, Hawaii, USA Boarding a bus in the wee hours of the morning is a pain, particularly on vacation when the greatest indulgence is sleeping in. But the alarm-clock... read more »

Gold extends gains on sustained buying, firm global cues

Gold extends gains on sustained buying, Rs 31,525 per 10 grams

New Delhi – Gold prices extended gains for the second straight day by adding Rs 205 to reach Rs 31,525 per ten grams here on Saturday on sustained buying for the ongoing marriage... read more »

Modi condoles Mandela's death, says 'world has lost an apostle of peace and non-violence'

Harsh Vardhan will save Delhi govt from polio: Narendra Modi

New Delhi – After promising good governance in Shahdara in East Delhi, Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed his second rally in Delhi in Sultanpur Majra by lauding BJP chief ministerial... read more »