Devyani Khobragade case: US for talks, resolution to ‘preserve and pr...
Though the diplomatic row between India and the US in the Devyani Khobragade case continues, officials on both sides launched efforts on Friday to find a way out in the case involving the arrest and alleged mistreatment of the Indian diplomat last week. India has demanded all charges against the... read more »
Musharraf lawyers urge UN to intervene into ‘show trial’
Islamabad – Lawyers of Pakistan’s ex-President Pervez Musharraf have reportedly urged the United Nations to intervene in the dictator’s treason trial, which they believe is politically motivated. The lawyers have also called on the US, Britain and Saudi Arabia to denounce... read more »
Obama nominates Senator Max Baucus as ambassador to China
President Barack Obama nominated Senator Max Baucus on Friday as US ambassador to China. “Max Baucus is going to be an outstanding ambassador to China, and I’d like a swift confirmation,” Obama said Friday during a year-end press conference at the White House. The nomination must be confirmed... read more »
Taiwan court suspends trial of ailing ex-president
Taipei – A Taiwanese court has suspended the trial of former president Chen Shui-bian on the ground that he is suffering from depression, dementia and other health problems, officials said on Saturday. Chen, who is already serving a 20-year jail term for corruption, has been on trial since... read more »
Jessica Lall murder case: Manu Sharma gets parole
Siddharth Vashisht alias Manu Sharma, who is undergoing life term for killing model Jessica Lall in 1999, was on Wednesday granted nine days parole by the Delhi High Court to appear in post... read more »
Actor Armaan Kohli back in the Bigg Boss house
Actor Armaan Kohli, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting British singer-actress Sofia Hayat in the Bigg Boss 7 house, has resumed his stay in the reality show after completing legal... read more »
Sony launches PlayStation 4 for Rs 39,990
New Delhi – Sony has launched the PlayStation 4, its new gaming console in the Indian market for Rs 39,990. The console will be available in stores starting January 6, 2014. The... read more »
Parliament passes Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare celebrates
A day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Lokpal bill on Tuesday, the bill has come up for discussion in Lok Sabha. The bill is expected to be passed smoothly as both the UPA and the NDA are... read more »
RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan sticks to 5% GDP growth forecast
The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it expects economic growth to improve in the second half of this financial year on the back of expansion in the agriculture sector, exports and movement in stalled... read more »
