In a democracy, President’s rule can’t go on forever: SC on Del...
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Centre and the Delhi lieutenant governor for delay in taking decisions regarding government formation. “Delhi’s lieutenant governor should have taken decision on government formation at the earliest and should not have taken five... read more »
David Cameron heckled at the Olympic Park
David Cameron has travelled to the Tamil-dominated north of Sri Lanka – the first international leader to do so since Sri Lankan independence in 1948 – before holding face-to-face talks with the country’s president. At one point, the PM’s convoy was surrounded by more than... read more »
Boko Haram kidnaps 30 in northeast Nigeria
Kano – Boko Haram gunmen kidnapped at least 30 boys and girls from a village in northeast Nigeria during the weekend. The abductions are the latest in a string of recent kidnappings by Boko Haram that dims hope for the anticipated release of 219 schoolgirls held by the group since April... read more »
Black money list: Gold trader Chimanlal, ex-Dabur exec, miner Timblo named
The Central government today filed an additional affidavit in the Supreme Court in the black money case disclosing the names of three persons who have stashed away black money in foreign banks. The names revealed in the Supreme Court are: Pradip Burman, Pankaj Chimanlal and Radha S Timblo. No... read more »
Saradha group cos will face prosecution for violation of several laws: SFIO
Completing its probe into the ‘chit fund scam’ of 14 Saradha group firms, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office today said that these companies have been found to be running ‘ponzi... read more »
Hong Kong Protesters March as Leader Urges ‘Good Sense’
Pro-democracy activists staged a march yesterday demanding broader rights for Hong Kong’s first leadership election in 2017, defying a call by the city’s top official to back China on... read more »
40 countries offer to contribute to international coalition against IS
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said nearly 40 countries have offered to contribute to an international coalition to fight Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Mr Kerry said he... read more »
Reveal name of whistleblower in CBI chief case: Supreme Court tells Prashant Bhushan
The Supreme Court on Monday asked lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan to reveal the source of his information on the guest list at CBI chief Ranjit Sinha’s residence. The apex court... read more »
Ukraine PM says Putin trying to destroy country
Ukraine’s prime minister said on Saturday Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed to destroy Ukraine as an independent country and that only Nato could defend the ex-Soviet republic from... read more »
