EU threatens to freeze data sharing with US
London – The European Union’s (EU) justice and rights commissioner Viviane Reding has threatened to halt data-sharing arrangements with the US following revelations of surveillance activities by the US spying agency, a media report said. The US will have to adjust their surveillance... read more »
France to raise troops in Central African Republic
Paris – France will increase its troops to 1,000 in the Central African Republic (CAR) to help restore stability in that country, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Tuesday. It will be done once a UN resolution is passed next week, he added. “France will support this... read more »
Poll turnout in Mizoram will cross 83 per cent : State Chief Electoral Offi...
The turnout in Mizoram Assembly election would cross 83 per cent, which is the highest-ever in polls in the State, State Chief Electoral Officer Ashwani Kumar said on Tuesday. The turnout in the elections on Monday was the highest ever in the State, surpassing the 2008 Assembly polls when it was... read more »
Court restrains Pawar from acting as MCA president
In a jolt to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, a city civil court on Tuesday temporarily restrained him from functioning as president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) but gave him a week to appeal against the order. Judge M.S. Sharma passed the interim order while hearing... read more »
Sensex soars on Iran nuclear deal: 3 reasons why the markets may be over reacting to the I...
The Indian markets are rejoicing after Iran and six world super powers signed the historic nuclear deal over the weekend. As per the deal, Iran will take steps to bring down its nuclear... read more »
Stalker never approached for job: Shruti Haasan
Mumbai – Shruti Haasan Monday rubbished her stalker’s claim that he visited the actress’ residence in Bandra here to seek a job for his brother. The stalker is now under... read more »
Pakistan should give maximum punishment to 26/11 attackers: Antony
New Delhi – India will not be satisfied till Pakistan gives maximum punishment to the perpetrators o! f 26/11 Mumbai attack, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday. Coastal security... read more »
Andhra coast faces another cyclone threat
Hyderabad – In less than a week, the Andhra Pradesh coast faces second cyclone threat with the met office Monday issuing an alert. Even before the authorities could take up... read more »
IITF 2013 showcases rich traditions, culture of northeast
By Themthingchon YR New Delhi – The ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2013 in New Delhi provides a global platform for craftsmen and entrepreneurs from different states of the... read more »
