Obama asks fresh war powers to fight IS
President Barack Obama urged Congress on Wednesday to authorise military action against the Islamic State militants who are cutting a swath across the West Asia, vowing their forces “are going to lose.” Yet he ruled out large-scale U.S. ground combat operations reminiscent of Iraq and... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal meets PM Narendra Modi, invites him for swearing-in ceremon...
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met PM Narendra Modi and invited him for the swearing-in ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan on February 14. Arvind Kejriwal was accompanied by Manish Sisodia for his meeting with the Prime Minister. In an audio message released on... read more »
Delhi wants honest government: Manish Sisodia
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia said Tuesday Delhi wants an honest government. “Delhi wants an honest government. We have a vision plan for Delhi. We have good leadership for Delhi,” Mr. Sisodia said, who led in the vote count. The AAP surged ahead of the BJP and the Congress as... read more »
Kiran Bedi says she will take responsibility for defeat
With trends clearly showing a cleansweep by the Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s chief ministerial nominee Kiran Bedi said she would take full responsibility for a defeat. Ms. Bedi, who was trailing in the Krishna Nagar seat, said in the match between her and AAP leader Arvind... read more »
Suicide Blast Kills at Least 29 During Nigerian Shi’ite Ceremony
NIGERIA – Nigeria’s government announced last month that a cease-fire had been agreed with Boko Haram and that talks were under way in neighbouring Chad for the release of more... read more »
One World Trade Centre opens for business
NEW YORK, Nov 4 – One World Trade Centre, America’s tallest building, on Monday welcomed its first tenants, publishing group Conde Nast, in a symbolic moment 13 years after the 9/11... read more »
At least 24 dead as migrant boat sinks in Turkish straits
At least two dozen migrants lost their lives today when a boat sank near Istanbul in northern Turkey, sparking a major air and sea rescue operation. Turkish rescue authorities were called... read more »
Delhi L-G Jung recommends dissolution of assembly, fresh elections likely in Jan-Feb
L-G Jung made the recommendation in a report on the latest political situation submitted to the President. Jung had held meetings with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress and... read more »
Wagah Border suicide bombing: Death toll rises to 61; 20 suspects...
The death toll in the horrific suicideattack that shook Pakistan minutes after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah climbed to 61 on Monday, even as security agencies arrested about 20... read more »
