Congress did nothing for tribals: Modi
The BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of not even acknowledging the existence of the tribal population in the country in the past 60 years. The Gujarat Chief Minister was addressing a gathering of people from a tribal belt in Rajasthan’s Banswara... read more »
Volkswagen unveils five-year investment plan to become world’s leading carm...
Sydney – Europe’s biggest carmaker, Volkswagen has reportedly unveiled its plans to invest 84.2 billion euros during the next five years as part of it plan to become the world’s leading auto manufacturer by 2018. VW chief Martin Winterkorn said that the investment in upgrading... read more »
Lamar Odom says was drunk, not doped in rap video
Washington – Lamar Odom has denied that he was smoking crack in a recent slurring rap video but admitted that he was drunk. The 34-year-old NBA star said that it was a one time deal and no drugs were involved — he was specific about 2 drugs he’s had problems with – crack and... read more »
Teenage cannabis use on the rise in developing countries
Washington – A new study has revealed that the use of cannabis among teens is on the rise in relationship between societal and family affluence. According to the report, the usage appears to be changing, as it is declining in rich countries but stable or increasing in developing... read more »
UN court orders Russia to release Greenpeace activists
The Hague – The German-based International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has ruled that Russia should immediately release the Greenpeace activists it detained in September on... read more »
26 killed in South Africa road accidents
Cape Town – At least 26 people were killed in two separate road accidents in South Africa Friday, authorities said. At least 15 people were killed and several others injured when a... read more »
Stung AAP mulls defamation suit against media portal
New Delhi – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Friday decided to file a defamation suit against the media portal which released a video tape showing its members allegedly accepting donation... read more »
Law exists to deal with those giving hate speeches, says SC
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Friday said it could not issue directions to restrain the people from making inflammatory speeches preaching hatred as there are statutory remedies to... read more »
China conducts test flight of stealth drone
Beijing – China has successfully conducted the first test fl! ight of the domestically built and designed stealth unmanned aerial veh! icle (UAV), media reports said Friday. The drone aircraft,... read more »
