2G court summons Maran brothers in Aircel-Maxis case
A special 2G court summoned on Wednesday before it on March 2 former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran and others in the Aircel-Maxis deal. Special CBI court judge OP Saini took cognisance of the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Maran, his brother Kalanithi... read more »
Ukraine tensions spike as Russia backs rebel vote
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Izvestia newspaper on Tuesday that the rebel elections, due to take place this weekend, should “go ahead as agreed” and Russia will “recognise the results”. The remarks were seen as one of Moscow’s most overt acts of... read more »
Nasa rocket explodes seconds after lift-off
An unmanned Nasa rocket carrying supplies and secret equipment to the International Space Station exploded seconds after lift-off from a commercial launch pad in Virginia. The Orbital Sciences Corp Antares rocket exploded mid-air just seven seconds after launch at 6.35pm local time on Tuesday.... read more »
Govt submits 627 names of foreign account holders to Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday submitted a list comprising names of 627 Indians with foreign bank accounts in a sealed cover to the Supreme Court in an attempt to recover black money stashed abroad. Attorney general Mukul Rohatgi handed over three sets of documents to the Supreme Court. The... read more »
Govt says no politics behind Kamla Beniwal sacking; Congress demands answer
New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday slammed the Narendra Modi government a day after Kamla Beniwal was sacked as governor of Mizoram, exactly a month after she was moved to the northeastern... read more »
African Leaders Sit Down With American Investors
WASHINGTON — President Obama convened a giant game of “Let’s Make a Deal” between the United States and Africa on Tuesday, bringing together nearly 50 African leaders with American... read more »
Chinese earthquake death toll rises to 589
he death toll from a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck China’s southwestern Yunnan province on Sunday has risen to 589, with nine people still missing, China’s state-run... read more »
Uproar in LS as Congress seeks debate over rising communal violence
New Delhi: Congress on Wednesday gave notice of an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over rising incidents of communal violence in the country. According to reports, the notice was given by... read more »
Lakes formed by quake in China threaten flooding
Rescuers raced on Tuesday to evacuate villages near rising lakes formed by landslides, complicating relief efforts following a strong earthquake in southern China that killed at least 398 people and... read more »
