Japanese PM Abe suffers setback as two ministers quit
Japan’s new trade and industry minister quit over a funding scandal on Monday and the justice minister resigned after being accused of violating electoral laws, dealing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe his biggest setback since taking office in 2012. The resignations of the two women could complicate... read more »
Search resumes for missing South Koreans after Thai boat crash: Police
Bangkok: The search has resumed for two South Korean tourists missing off Thailand`s southern coast after their tour boat crashed into a fishing vessel, police said Monday. The accident occurred on Sunday evening when the speedboat, carrying around 40 passengers — including South Koreans,... read more »
Sena MLAs meet Uddhav, may agree to support BJP
A day after making public its decision to offer unconditional outside support to the BJP, NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday met with his MLAs to decide their party’s next step given that the BJP has not yet made known whether they would accept their support or go with the Sena. Late Sunday... read more »
Tamil Nadu CM lands in Bangalore to greet Jayalalithaa
After the Supreme Court granted bail to former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa yesterday, Chennai erupted in euphoric celebrations. The celebrations seems to have peaked on the eve of Jaya’s release, though the time at which she will walk out of the Bangalore Central jail has not been... read more »
Kashmir disaster: 6 Lakh in difficulties, Near 50,000 Rescued
Almost 200 people have died in the state’s worst floods in 60 years. With the weather clearing, 61 Air Force choppers and transport aircraft have made non-stop sorties through the... read more »
New Ebola Patient Arrives in U.S. for Treatment
An American citizen who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone has arrived for treatment at a US hospital where two American healthcare workers were previously treated, Emory University Hospital... read more »
Kejriwal submits CD of sting operation to Delhi Lt. Governor
The Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejeriwal and Manish Sisodia met the Liutenant Governor of Delhi. Sisodhia told ANI, “We have met the LG today, also gave him a copy of... read more »
Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: What’s new and is it worth your money?
Apple has announced the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. So yes, Apple is now officially selling phablets. Forget that iPhone 5 ad where Apple talked about common sense when it came to keeping... read more »
Chinese President to begin India visit from Gujarat
Chinese President Xi Jinping is slated to visit Gujarat on September 17 and would be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Modi will receive Mr. Xi at the Ahmedabad airport on September 16.... read more »
