Sensex regains 21k mark, soars 439 points
The benchmark BSE Sensex on Thursday regained psychological 21,000 level by surging over 439 points in the opening trade on heavy fund inflows amidst exit polls forecasting good show by the BJP in state assembly elections. The 30-share index, which had lost 189.30 points in the previous two... read more »
Phelps: “If I feel like coming back, I could”
Sao Paulo – Retired swimming legend Michael Phelps has left open the possibility of competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The 18-time gold medal winner earlier this year ruled out a comeback but he suggested a possible change of plans during a promotional visit to Brazil Wednesday,... read more »
China to improve school conditions in poor regions
Beijing – China has decided to improve basic schooling conditions for compulsory education in poverty-stricken areas, according to a new document unveiled Wednesday. “Schools in poor areas are a weak link in China’s education cause,” Xinhua reported citing a statement... read more »
Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Israeli-Palestinian talks
Jerusalem – Amid reports of Israeli-Palestinian talks losing momentum, US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel late Wednesday. Kerry has arrived in a bid to push forward negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, which appear to be stuck, mainly due to Israel’s ongoing... read more »
German coalition agreement emerging
Berlin – Germany’s two main parties agreed on various issues in their final round of coalition talks Tuesday night, sending a signal that an agreement for forming... read more »
Bihar puts records of 3.5 lakh teachers online
Patna – Bihar has published the service records of nearly 3.5 lakh teachers at 70,000 government schools online, officials Wednesday said. “It is a fi! rst such move to put... read more »
My best investment was to join Bollywood: Saif Ali Khan
By Uma Ramasubranian Mumbai – In over two decades of association with Hindi films – as an actor, and now as a producer – Saif Ali Khan says his best investment ever has... read more »
Kanchi seers acquitted in Sankararaman murder case
In a huge relief to the pontiffs of Kanchi Sankara Mutt, Jayendra Saraswathi and Vijayendra Saraswathi, the Puducherry sessions court on Wednesday acquitted them in the sensational case of... read more »
Goa Police summon Tejpal
Panaji – Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal was Wednesday issued summons to appear before the investigating officer for questioning, a police official said. Tejpal has been accused of... read more »
