End ‘sharp words’ over Ukraine, Putin tells EU leaders
Kiev – Russia’s President on Tuesday called for European leaders to end their criticism over Ukraine’s decision to delay a key EU pact, as thousands rallied in Kiev in a third day of protests. Vladimir Putin said a free trade deal between the European Union and Ukraine that was... read more »
Australia PM seeks security dialogue with Indonesia after spy row
Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday he hoped to establish a “security round table” with Indonesia, seeking to rebuild a strategic relationship with a key Asian neighbour damaged by allegations of spying by Canberra. Reports last week that... read more »
German coalition agreement emerging
Berlin – Germany’s two main parties agreed on various issues in their final round of coalition talks Tuesday night, sending a signal that an agreement for forming Germany’s new government was emerging. The negotiations were ongoing early Wednesday in Berlin. German Chancellor... read more »
Bihar puts records of 3.5 lakh teachers online
Patna – Bihar has published the service records of nearly 3.5 lakh teachers at 70,000 government schools online, officials Wednesday said. “It is a fi! rst such move to put service records of 3.42 lakh teachers of primary a! nd middle schools online,” said R.S Singh, an official... read more »
Anti-government protesters occupy Thai finance ministry
BANGKOK – Thousands of anti-government protesters broke barricades and police lines on Monday to get inside the premises of the Finance Ministry in the Thai capital and occupy... read more »
9 killed, 51 wounded in Benghazi clashes
TRIPOLI – At least nine people were killed and 51 others wounded in the heavy clashes that erupted on Monday in the Libyan eastern city of Benghazi between the Libyan army and the... read more »
Banks collect over $25 bn from special dollar swap window: RBI
New Delhi – The Reserve Bank on Monday said about USD 25 billion has been received from special concessional swap windows for deposits by non-resident Indians and overseas foreign... read more »
Tehelka journalist resigns
The Tehelka journalist, who had accused its editor Tarun Tejpal of sexually assaulting her, has resigned from the magazine to be “free from any kind of pressure” as its employee. Mr.... read more »
FIPB to take up Vodafone’s Rs 10,141 crore proposal on Dec ...
New Delhi – The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) will on December 6 consider the Rs 10,141 crore proposal of UK telecom giant Vodafone to acquire the remaining stake in its Indian... read more »
