Twelve-hour cease-fire takes effect between Israel, Gaza militants
A 12-hour humanitarian truce went into effect on Saturday after Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip agreed to a U.N. request for a pause in fighting and efforts proceeded to secure a long-term cease-fire moved ahead. The Gaza Health Ministry said 18 members of a single family... read more »
7 killed as IAF chopper crashes in U.P.
An Indian Air Force helicopter carrying seven personnel, including two crew members, crashed in a village in Sitapur district killing all on board. The incident took place on Friday around 5 p.m. when the Dhruv helicopter nose-dived and burst into flames after hitting the ground. Official sources... read more »
Jaitley announces some concessions, tax on mutual fund from July 10
The government on Friday announced some concessions for mutual fund industry and income tax payers, while committing to low tax regime to promote industrial activity to generate jobs and create more resources to undertake social welfare activities. Announcing the concessions in the Lok Sabha,... read more »
Will recover black money:Jaitley
The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Finance Bill, 2014, by voice vote giving effect to the legislative tax proposals in the Budget even as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley reiterated the government’s commitment to bringing back black money from abroad. “I can assure you that you don’t have to... read more »
Food for your healthy bones
Nutrients like calcium and vitamin D are essential if you want to build strong bones. While calcium helps strengthen bones and teeth structure, vitamin D improves calcium absorption and... read more »
Bihar: Manjhi should be CM candidate, not Nitish, says rebel JDU MLA
New Delhi: Sparking speculation about a possible split in the Janata Dal United (JDU), rebel MLA Gyanendra Singh met Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday. Gyanendra Singh has expressed... read more »
FIFA 2014: Colombia Boot Japan Out Of World Cup
Cuiaba : Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to end World Cup Group C with three straight wins and send the Asian champions packing from the tournament with just a... read more »
World Cup: Sabri Lamouchi quits as Ivory Coast coach
Sabri Lamouchi is the latest coach to resign from his post, following Ivory Coast’s exit from the World Cup. The 42-year-old Frenchman has stepped down despite seeing his side come within... read more »
New-look India aim for a positive start of England tour
Leicester: With an aim to bury the ghosts of a disastrous tour of 2011, a new-look Indian cricket team would be eyeing a positive start to their two-and-a-half-month long tour of England when they... read more »
