Cabinet may clear raising LPG cylinder cap at next meeting: Oil Minister
New Delhi – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) may raise the subsidised LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinder quota from 9 to 12 per household per year at the next meeting, Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily said on Friday. “The Cabinet note on the proposal of increasing... read more »
China welcomes cease-fire deal in South Sudan
China Friday welcomed a cease-fire agreement between the South Sudanese government and opposition forces, calling for its immediate implementation. “China welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between both the sides of the conflict and appreciates the unremitting efforts made by the... read more »
Ukraine unrest : Opposition sceptical over crisis talks
Protesters in Ukraine have expressed scepticism that talks between an opposition leader and President Viktor Yanukovych can make progress. Some in the capital Kiev shouted “Shame!” and whistled as Oleg Tyagnybok told crowds in Independence Square that the talks would reduce... read more »
Blast Hits Cairo Police HQ, 2 Dead
Egyptian officials say a large explosion near police headquarters in Cairo has killed at least two people, just a day before the sensitive third anniversary of the country’s uprising. Dozens were also injured in the blast, which occurred in the mostly deserted downtown area of the Egyptian... read more »
Syria Geneva II: UN to hold talks with rival groups
UN mediator for Syrian peace talks Lakhdar Brahimi is to hold separate talks with rival delegations to assess their willingness to meet together. The behind-the-scenes negotiations follow... read more »
BJP under the leadership of Narendra Modi is expected to sweep Gujarat
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the leadership of Narendra Modi is expected to sweep Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in the upcoming General Elections, a... read more »
Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde calls Arvind Kejriwal a ‘mad’ Delhi Chief Mi...
New Delhi – After being under constant attack from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday called him a “mad chief... read more »
Useful safety tips for epilepsy patients
You may have epilepsy, but if have a good health and good mental powers, and with proper measures and necessary precautions, you have the ability to live independently well into... read more »
Kerala : 3 CPM leaders, 9 others convicted for killing Chandrashe...
Thiruvananthapuram – The special court hearing the murder case of Revolutionary Marxist Party (RMP) leader TP Chandrashekaran has convicted 12 people for the killing. Additional and sessions... read more »
