Manufacturing share in India’s GDP at lowest in 10 years: report
Mumbai – Share of manufacturing in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has declined to 15.1 percent this year, the lowest level in the past 10 years, a research report showed Friday. According to a survey conducted jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Boston... read more »
US commemorates JFK; international media descends on Dallas
Washington – As America prepared to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination Friday with solemn ceremonies across the nation, President Barack Obama ordered flags to be lowered at government buildings. While ceremonies have been planned across ! the nation,... read more »
Tejpal’s 2011 casual sex remark in Goa haunting him?
Panaji – “Now you are in Goa, drink as much as you want, eat…sleep with whoever you think of, but get ready to arrive early at the event as we have a packed house.” This remark made in 2011 by Tarun Tejpal during the inaugural edition of the ThinkFest, the investigative... read more »
Heavy rain, high wind lash Andhra as cyclone nears coast
Hyderabad – Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed coastal Andhra Pradesh as cyclonic storm Helen is all set to hit the coast near Machilipatnam Friday afternoon. An alert has been sounded in the coastal districts, while authorities are taking precautionary measures, including... read more »
Murray back on tennis court for first time since back surgery
London – Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray has posted a picture showing him practicing on a tennis court in Miami, raising hopes that he is on the road to recovery after back... read more »
Tiger Woods’ girlfriend Lindsey Vonn in hospital after training crash
Wellington – American golfer Tiger Woods’ girlfriend Lindsey Vonn has crashed while training ahead of her return to competitive ski racing following a major knee... read more »
SC accepts Gen V.K. Singh’s apology
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Wednesday accepted the apology tendered by former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh and dropped the contempt proceedings which it had initiated, taking suo motu... read more »
No point asking Modi to resign: Tewari
Panaji – There is no question of asking Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to resign following the “unauthorized” surveillance scandal because BJP’s prime... read more »
No drone attacks during Taliban talks: US to Pakistan
Islamabad – The US has assured Pakistan it would not conduct any drone strikes during peace talks with the Taliban, Pakistan’s top security advisor said Wednesday. Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan... read more »
