Jillani to be sworn in Pakistan’s chief justice
Islamabad – Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani will take oath as the new chief justice of Pakistan Thursday, a media report said. President Mamnoon Hussain will administer oath to Jillani at a ceremony to be held at the Presidency here, Geo News reported. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is also... read more »
US reacts with dismay over India’s gay sex ruling
By Arun Kumar Washington – Expressing concern over the Indian Supreme Court’s ruling restoring the ban on gay sex, the US has expressed its opposition to “any action that criminalises consensual same-sex conduct between adults”. “The United States places great... read more »
Sensex down 120 points
The BSE benchmark Sensex extended losses for the third straight day, declining over 120 points in early trade today, on sustained selling by funds amid weak trend in other Asian markets. The 30-share barometer fell by 120.35 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 21,051.06. The index had lost 155.01 points... read more »
Lt.Governor invites Harsh Vardhan
New Delhi – Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung Thursday invited Bharatiya Janata Party’s chief ministerial candidate Harsh Varshan to explore the possibility of forming a government. “Harsh Vardhan is currently in Raipur to attend the swearing in ceremony of Raman Singh as... read more »
Ready to dissolve parliament, says Thai PM
Bangkok – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said Sunday that she was ready to resign or dissolve parliament to end the ongoing political turmoil. But an election has to be held... read more »
Never underestimate newcomer, tweets Omar Abdullah
Jammu – From noting to “never underestimate the newcomer” to observing that voters “will see through crude attempts to buy support”, Jammu and Kashmir Chief... read more »
New device helps in ovarian cancer treatment
Washington – Scientists have developed a microchip! -based device that helps easy monitoring of patients’ response to certain malignancies, including ovarian cancer, says a... read more »
Narendra Modi has big hand in BJP’s win: Raje
Jaipur – The Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has a big hand in the party’s win in Rajasthan, party leader Vasundhara Raje said Sunday,... read more »
Kejriwal will do good work in opposition: Anna Hazare
New D! elhi – Social activist Anna Hazare Sunday said Aam Aadmi Pa! rty (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal will do good work sitting in the opposition. “I believe that Arvind Kejriwal will do... read more »
