Bill on Telangana with president, says Shinde
New Delhi – The bill for formation of new state of Telangana by bifurcat! ing Andhra Pradesh is with President Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Tuesday. Answering queries from reporters here, Shinde said he had sent the bill to the president through the prime... read more »
World leaders walk in for Mandela memorial service
Johannesburg – Top world leaders walked into the FNB Stadium here Tuesday joining thousands of people to attend the memorial service of former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela who passed away Dec 5. As leaders walked into the venue, they were welcomed with... read more »
Revolutionary change needed in Congress: Aiyar
New Delhi – Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said Tuesday that the Congress Party needed a revolutionary change in structure. “The Congress needs a revamp and reorganization in the party structure. It’s too late for introspection. I think we need a serious revolutionary change in our... read more »
Anti-communal violence bill in winter session: Shinde
New Delhi – Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Tuesday said the government intends to bring the communal violence prevention bill in the winter session of parliament. At his monthly press conference, Shinde said the government was willing to address the concerns of any state on the... read more »
Former NZC boss Vaughan disappointed over Black Caps’ ICC match fixing allegations
Melbourne – Former New Zealand Cricket (NZC) boss Justin Vaughan has said he is disappointed, rather than surprised, that Black Caps are linked to match fixing allegations. Vaughan,... read more »
Spotify to roll out free mobile music streaming service
Wellington – Music streaming service, Spotify is reportedly set to roll out free mobile music streaming service to users. Sources said that users can pick specific tracks and listen... read more »
NZC World Cup boss calls for making match fixing criminal offence before 2015 tournament
Melbourne – New Zealand Cricket (NZC) World Cup boss has called for making match-fixing a criminal offence before the 2015 tournament. Sports Minister Murray McCully had discussed... read more »
Viagra may also help women curb menstrual cramping
Washington – A team of researchers have claimed that women suffering from moderate to severe menstrual cramps may find relief in a class of erectile dysfunction drugs. Primary... read more »
Pope Francis sets up Vatican committee to fight child sex abuse
London – Pope Francis is setting up a Vatican committee to fight sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church. The announcement was made by the archbishop of Boston, and comes after a... read more »
