interfere immediately to secure release of 43 fishermen, Jayalalithaa exhor...
Taking exception to the latest instances of arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan authorities, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s immediate intervention to secure the release of the 43 Indian fishermen and 55 fishing boats. In her letter sent to Mr Modi... read more »
For the BRICS bank, a tough road ahead
The announcement of a new BRICS Bank displays the desire of emerging economies to move away from Washington D.C.-style lending institutions. But between India’s bureaucratic efficiency and China’s indifference to humanitarian, environmental and regional concerns, they resemble John F.... read more »
Enough material to charge sheet Marans: Attorney General
Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi on Tuesday informed the CBI that there was enough prosecutable evidence to file a charge sheet against former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran for alleged acts of wrongdoing, including quid pro quo in the Aircel-Maxis deal. According to informed sources, the A-G was... read more »
Moscow subway chief fired after deadly crash
Russian news agencies say the head of Moscow’s subway system has been fired in the wake of a rush—hour derailment that killed 22 people and injured 136 others. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Tuesday dismissed Ivan Besedin, who has served in the post since 2011. Sobyanin said that the crash... read more »
An Open Letter From Prisoner No. 3642, Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal today explained to his supporters the circumstances behind him being in jail even as his party launched a mass contact... read more »
Shazia Ilmi May Resign From Aam Aadmi Party: Sources
New Delhi – Shazia Ilmi, one of the founder members of Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party, is believed to be considering resigning from the party, allegedly because she is unhappy... read more »
Herat strike overshadows peace bid
Heavily-armed terrorists attacked the Indian consulate in Herat on Friday and were repulsed by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police guards stationed at the diplomatic outpost in western... read more »
Nawaz Sharif at Narendra Modi’s Swearing In? Pakistan’s RSVP Today
New Delhi – Pakistan has said it will announce today whether its Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will attend Narendra Modi’s oath ceremony as India’s next Prime Minister on... read more »
For Narendra Modi’s Swearing In, Security Tighter Than R-Da...
New Delhi – Narendra Modi’s swearing in as India’s next Prime Minister on Monday will take place under extraordinary three-tier security. Roads near the presidential palace,... read more »
