Anna Hazare’s indefinite fast for Jan Lokpal Bill enters second day
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra) – Veteran social activist Anna Hazare’s indefinite fast for Jan Lokpal Bill entered second day on Wednesday. The anti-corruption crusader, who started his fast-unto-death yesterday to press for immediate passage of Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament, said that he... read more »
Nepal makes diplomatic efforts to remove EC’s flight ban
Kathmandu – Nepal is making diplomatic! efforts to persuade the European Commission to revoke its recent decision to ban all Nepali airlines from entering the European airspace, government officials said Tuesday. “The EC’s recent decision could damage Nepal’s aviation sector... read more »
Police clash with protesters in Ukrainian capital
Security forces clashed with protesters as they began tearing down opposition barricades and tents set up in the centre of the Ukrainian capital early Wednesday, in an escalation of the weeks-long standoff threatening the leadership of President Viktor Yanukovych. Several thousand police in riot... read more »
UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia
United Nations – The UN Security Council Tuesday extended by another year the sanctions on Liberia in connection with the country’s civil war. In an adopted resolution, the council determined that despite significant progress the situation in Liberia remains fragile and continues to... read more »
Justice Ganguly case: Delhi Police to contact victim
New Delhi – A day after an apex court three-member panel indicted former judge A.K. Ganguly for “unwelcome behaviour” with a law intern in a hotel room here in December... read more »
Do’s for good winter hair
New Delhi – From dandruff to split ends and wispy hay-like, our hair takes a huge toll during the winter season. However, to avoid such a situation, follow some simple tips to protect... read more »
Fundamental issues with Anti-Communal Violence Bill: D Raja
New Delhi – Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja said on Friday there are fundamental issues with the ‘Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice... read more »
Sweden partner in NSA snoop-op on Russia, documents reveal
Wellington – Sweden has been reportedly collaborating with the US in spying on Russia, documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed. The documents obtained by Guardian... read more »
Extremely disappointed with handling of ex-Justice Ganguly case: ...
New Delhi – Communication and Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal said on Friday that he is extremely disappointed with the handling of the sexual harassment case against former Supreme... read more »
