Israeli PM amongst NSA, GCHQ’s 1,000 ‘snoop-op’ targets
London – The US and UK spy agencies reportedly spied on targets that include a European Union commissioner, humanitarian organizations and an Israeli PM who held office in 2009. The recent allegations appear as a result of the trove of classified information revealed by whistleblower Edward... read more »
Stepping up defence ties with Sri Lanka outrageous: Jayalalithaa
Expressing dismay over reports of Indian Coast Guard participating in naval exercises with Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to recall the two ships and Coast Guard personnel participating in the event in the island... read more »
At 78, Dharmendra bags endorsement deal
Mumbai – Veteran actor Dharmendra has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Okaya Power Group, an inverter and UPS battery manufacturer. The 78-year-old, who has been part of films like “Sholay”, “Phool Aur Patthar”, and “Satyakam”, was also honoured... read more »
Winter special: 5 fruits you must have to boost immunity
Winter is a time when those whacky cold winds can give you cold and flu and other seasonal health disorders. So one needs to have not just a healthy diet, but also consume fruits as they are packed with the necessary vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help fight infections and boost immunity... read more »
China confirms near miss with US warship in South China Sea
Beijing – China on Wednesday confirmed an incident between a Chinese naval vessel and a US warship in the South China Sea, after Washington said a US guided missile cruiser had... read more »
Detention procedures applicable to Indian diplomat D. Khobragade, US clarifies
In the case of the senior Indian diplomat, Deputy Consul General Devyani Khobragade, arrested in New York last Thursday, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), the “police” of the Department... read more »
Sonia Gandhi asks party men to be ready for 2014 battle
Doing some plainspeaking, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today conceded that lack of discipline and unity were among the reasons for the party’s debacle in Assembly polls and asked... read more »
Adarsh scam : Maharashtra Governor says no to prosecute Ashok Chavan
Mumbai – In a politically significant development, Maharashtra Governor K Shankaranarayanan has refused to give permission to the CBI to prosecute former Maharashtra chief minister... read more »
BJP leader Nitin Gadkari accuses Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of followi...
New Delhi – Attacking Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over government formation in the national capital, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the... read more »
