End violence and restrict foreign terrorists: Hamid Karzai to Taliban
Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged Taliban leaders to stop violence and restrict the entry of foreign terrorists in Afghanistan. Karzai said that the Taliban should maintain peace with the fellow citizens, reports The Express Tribune. Karzai’s statement came following the Taliban chief... read more »
Ex-Minister’s property worth 100 cr. attached
The Enforcement Directorate on Monday provisionally attached four properties, worth about Rs.100 crore, said to be owned by former Jharkhand Minister Anosh Ekka in connection with a disproportionate assets case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Among the properties attached under... read more »
HC stays EC order against Ashok Chavan
The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed the operation of the show cause notice issued by the Election Commission to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan asking him why he should not be disqualified for not filing his 2009 assembly election expenses in the manner required under the... read more »
Netanyahu slams UN’s cease-fire call in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday criticised the UN Security Council’s call for ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying it strengthens Hamas and neglects Israel’s security needs. In a telephone talk with the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Mr. Netanyahu slammed Monday’s call... read more »
Bharti Airtel crosses 300 million customers milestone
India’s largest telecom firm Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has crossed 300 million customers mark across its mobile, fixed line, DSL and DTH services. Bharti Airtel, which began... read more »
Gold, silver extend losses on global cues, sluggish demand
Gold remained under pressure for the second straight day and declined by Rs 100 to Rs 28,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday on weak cues from global markets and subdued... read more »
UN calls for immediate Gaza truce
UNITED NATIONS: The UN security council has called for “an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire” in the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas. The council adopted... read more »
Former CJI was Adamant on Elevating Corrupt Judge: Katju
NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju Monday again complained of interferences in the appointment of judges, saying former chief justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan tried... read more »
100,000-year-old case of brain damage found
LONDON: An ancient skeleton unearthed in Israel may contain the oldest evidence of brain damage in a modern human. The child, who lived about 100,000 years ago, survived head trauma for several... read more »
