AAP legislator denies molestation allegation
New Delhi – Newly-elected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Dharmendra Koli Tuesday denied allegations of molestation against him. “The allegations of molestation against me are untrue. I deny any wrongdoing,” Koli told media persons here. The wife of Congress leader Veer Singh Dhingan... read more »
UN chief concerned over religious violence in Syria
United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern over the targeting of people based on their religion, community or ethnic affiliation in Syria, after a group of nuns went missing from the town of Maaloula. Ban, in a statement released Monday, said he “remains deeply... read more »
We will make Delhi graft-free, says Harsh Vardhan
New Delhi – Bharatiya Janata Party chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan Tuesday said they will make Delhi corruption-free. “…we have always said that we will make Delhi corruption-free. If we can make Delhi polio-free, then we can certainly make Delhi corruption-free,”... read more »
BJP’s Shahnawaz Hussain on IM hit list
Patna – BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain is on the hit list of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen, Bihar Police officials said Tuesday. “Shahnawaz Hussain is on the hit list of IM after (Narendra) Modi,” a police official here said. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial... read more »
Farooq Abdullah to seek re-election from Srinagar
Srinagar – Union minister and National Conference (NC) patron Farooq Abdullah Thursday announced he would seek re-election to the Lok Sabha from Srinagar parliamentary constituency... read more »
Kerala’s ancient drama, dance and rhythm in Dubai
By Malavika Vettath Dubai – The staging of an unabridged Malayalam classic in the colours and drama of Kathakali; the rich repertoire of Koodiyattam, a 2,000-year-old Sanskrit... read more »
Nanoscience needs targeted funding: C.N.R Rao
Bangalore – The government should ensure targeted funding to promote nanoscience and nanotechnolog! y in solving pressing societal problems and improve the quality of life! , a top... read more »
Second Ashes Test: Australia end Day 1 at 273/5
Adelaide – Australia were 273/5 at the close of play on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England at the Adel! aide Oval here Thursday. Early showers interrupted the morning... read more »
Fresh trial in Salman Khan hit-and-run case
Mumbai – In relief of sorts for Bollywood actor Salman Khan, a Mumbai court Thursday ordered a retrial of his high-profile hit-and-run case of 2002, with all evidence and witnesses to be... read more »
