Jordan, Palestinians urge UN to stop Israel’s ‘violations’...
The Palestinians and Jordanians urged the UN Security Council on Wednesday to demand that Israel immediately stop “violations” at Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, warning that further escalation could lead to another crisis threatening peace in the Middle East. The warning followed what... read more »
Infosys to hire over 2,100 people in US to boost business
Bangalore: Infosys Ltd, India’s second largest software services exporter, on Thursday said it would hire more than 2,100 people in the US. Of these, 1,500 will be experienced professionals, while the rest will be hired from American colleges and universities. The hirings will help the company... read more »
Modi likely to reshuffle Cabinet by Monday; Parrikar may get defence
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to reshuffle his Cabinet by Monday amid strong possibility of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar joining the Union Cabinet. Along with Parrikar, Birendra Singh, Jat leader from Haryana who crossed over from Congress before the assembly polls, is... read more »
After Wagah blast, Pakistan Taliban faction threatens to target PM Narendra...
New Delhi: After claiming responsibility for the suicide bombing at the Wagah border in Pakistanthat killed at least 60 people and left over 110 injured, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban, has directly threatened Prime Minister Narendra... read more »
India inquiry after Jet Airways plane drops 5,000 feet over Turkey
India’s aviation watchdog is probing reports that a Jet Airways aircraft flying to Brussels suddenly dropped 5,000 feet over Ankara, alarming the Turkish air control authorities. The... read more »
Robin Williams leaves 4 films for fans to see post death
The 63-year-old comedic actor, who allegedly took his own life at his Northern California home recently, would be seen in ‘Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,’ ‘Merry... read more »
Time running out on Gaza cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Less than a day remains of a temporary cease-fire in Gaza. Indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian officials aimed at agreeing on a more lasting end to hostilities are expected to... read more »
Pakistan stricks back, says Narendra Modi’s ‘proxy war’ allegations is b...
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday rejected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s accusation that the South Asian country is waging a proxy war against India.Pakistan further termed PM... read more »
Ethical to use untested Ebola drugs: WHO
The World Health Organization declared it is ethical to use untested drugs and vaccines in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, although the tiny supply of one experimental treatment has been... read more »
