Jairam Ramesh ridicules Modi on Lokayukta
New Delhi – Taking on the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Monday said the Gujarat chief minister’s comments about Lokayukta were akin to “Asaram (Bapu) talking about virginity”. Spiritual guru Asaram Bapu is... read more »
President’s rule recommended in delhi : Najeeb Jung
Lt Governor Najeeb Jung has recommended President’s rule in Delhi, saying that the state Assembly should be kept in suspended animation, as per reports on Monday. Jung has send his to report to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The reports is said to have listed options before the Centre since no... read more »
While exiting jail, Lalu Prasad, convicted of corruption, slams Lokpal Bill
Lalu Yadav, former union minister, was released from jail in Ranchi today where he has spent over two months after being convicted of corruption. Mr Yadav, who is 66, held a long press conference at the prison gates. “I have full faith in the judiciary,” he said, referring to the... read more »
Fodder scam case: CBI has been unjust to me, says Lalu
Ranchi – Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, who was released from the Birsa Jail in Ranchi on Monday, said he could not state how unjust the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had been with him in connection with the fodder scam case. “The CBI hasn’t done right. I... read more »
10 killed in Central African Republic violence
Younde (Cameroon) – At least 10 people were killed in fresh violence which broke out Thursday in Bangui, capital city of the Central African Republic, Xinhua reported Friday. The... read more »
Rwandan opposition leader gets 15-year jail
Kigali – Rwanda’s Supreme Court in Kigali sentenced opposition leader Victoire Ingabire to 15 years in prison Friday , extending her jail term from eight years awarded by the... read more »
Blacklist move not violation of n-deal with Iran: US
Washington – The White House Friday defended th e move of blacklisting additional companies and people under existing sanctions, saying it does not violate an interim nuclear... read more »
Sandra Bullock credits Cuaron for Golden Globe nomination
Los Angeles – Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock, who is happy to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award, credits director Alfonso Cuarón for the same. The 49-year-old is nominated in... read more »
Miley Cyrus unsure about next MTV VMA gig?
Los Angeles – Pop star Miley Cyrus says she doubts if she will be asked to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards next year. The 21-year-old is not convinced that she will be invited back to... read more »
