22 killed in Nigeria attack
At least 22 people were killed in an attack by gunmen who entered a business centre in Mubi area of Nigeria’s Adamawa State. Commanding officer of the Special Battalion in Mubi, Lt. Col. Beyidi Martins, said the special troops killed 12 gunmen on Wednesday who attacked Mubi Central Market, Xinhua... read more »
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) hints at pre-poll allianc...
Indicating its inclination to pre-poll alliances, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, at its general council meeting on Thursday, authorised general secretary and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to take all decisions regarding Lok Sabha elections. A resolution, moved by Local Administration... read more »
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy remains defiant; vows to...
Refuting allegations that he was tacitly toeing the Congress high command’s line on the State bifurcation issue, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy on Thursday asserted he would continue his fight till the division process was stopped. “I am committed to what I said... read more »
Devyani Khobragade is the only victim: MEA
Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that there is only one victim in the Devyani Khobragade case and that is Ms. Khobragade, a serving Indian diplomat on mission in the US. The Ministry added that there were “no courtesies” in the treatment that was meted out to the diplomat, under... read more »
Nasri claims neither Real nor Barca would `fancy` facing Man City in CL
Sydney – Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has insisted that even Real Madrid and Barcelona would want to avoid a clash with Manuel Pellegrini’s team in February and March,... read more »
Jesus tops list of 2,000 most influential people
London – Jesus Christ has topped the list of 2,000 most influential people ever, followed by French leader Napoleon. The ranking which is based on the people’s significance on the... read more »
Soon, new drugs to help in fight against sleeping sickness
Washington – Researchers have said insights into how the parasites, which cause the sleeping sickness, are able to communicate with one another could help limit the spread of the... read more »
What causes neuron death in Alzheimer’s Disease
Washington – Researchers have said that massive neuron death that occurs in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) seems to be caused by raw ingredients of plaques and tangles working in concert,... read more »
Never heard of` UK Aurigny airlines voted world’s best carrier
Sydney – An airline carrier which no-one has heard of has been reportedly voted as the world’s best by a UK consumer site Which? The Aurigny Air Services flies passengers between the Channel... read more »
