Putin favours amnesty proposal for inmates
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that a proposal about giving amnesty to inmates on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Russian Constitution should get a go ahead. “We are going to improve this document together with federal lawmakers, and I ask you to... read more »
UN Security Council condemns slams attacks on aid workers
United Nations – The ! UN Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned deadly attacks in two Afghan provinces last week which led to the death of nine aid workers. In a statement, the UNSC stressed at the need to “bring perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of these... read more »
Amy Adams wonders why people mistake her for Isla Fisher
Los Angeles – Actress Amy Adams says that people mistake her for actress Isla Fisher a lot and she doesn’t understand the reason behind it. The 39-year-old said that when she is with Fisher, 37, they both try to figure out why people confuse their identities, reports... read more »
AbRam now healthy, has dimples: SRK
New Delhi – AbRam, Shah Rukh Khan’s third child, who was born through surrogacy and prematurely by several months, is now healthy, says the superstar. In fact, he has dimples like his father too! Shah Rukh had confirmed the arrival of AbRam in July. Since it was a premature birth, the baby... read more »
Coalition deal reached in Germany
Leaders of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative-led bloc and the Centre-Left Social Democratic Party reached a coalition agreement early Wednesday, negotiators said. The SPD and the... read more »
‘Severe’ cyclone Lehar set to hit Andhra Pradesh coast soon
Washington – Just week after being hit by cyclone Helen, Andhra Pradesh is again preparing to face another ‘very sever’ cyclone , Lehar, located in the Bay of Bengal. NASA... read more »
Goa CM wants Tejpal case fast-tracked
Panaji – Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar wants the sexual assault case against Tehelka editor-in-chief to be fast-tracked. He also rejected Tarun Tejpal’s claim that the... read more »
UN rights committee adopts anti-spying resolution
United Nations – A UN rights committee Tuesday passed a “right to privacy” resolution drafted by Germany and Brazil, which have led international criticism of reported US... read more »
US bombers defy China’s air-defence zone
Washington – Two US B-52 bombers defied China’s new air-defence zone over the East China Sea, flying directly into the demarcated zone without reporting the flight plans, officials... read more »
