Nigeria’s president vows to defeat Boko Haram
Nigeria’s president has said that his country will win its “war on terror”, despite another attack by Boko Haram fighters in the northeast that reportedly killed hundreds. Speaking at the World Ecomomic Forum in Abuja on Thursday, Goodluck Jonathan thanked foreign nations for... read more »
Vladimir Putin arrives in Crimea for Victory Day celebrations
Vladimir Putin has arrived in Crimea as the region holds its first Victory Day commemorations since Russia’s takeover. The day, marking victory over Nazi Germany in the second world war, has become a key display of Russian patriotism. It was marked in Moscow by a military parade in Red... read more »
Victory processions banned in Muzaffarnagar as precautionary measure
Ahead of counting of votes for Lok Sabha polls on May 16, victory processions have been banned by authorities in the district as a precautionary measure. “Such processions after poll results have been banned as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order,” said District Magistrate Koshal... read more »
Rahul Gandhi’s Tit-For-Tat Roadshow in Varanasi
Varanasi: Rahul Gandhi, wearing a Nehru topi in Congress colours, stood in a crowded open jeep and waved to the people of Varanasi as he toured the city in a revenge roadshow. The streets are packed with people waving Congress flags and many more have come out on to the terraces of houses to catch... read more »
Edward Snowden elected rector of UK varsity
London – Edward Snowden, the former US National Security Agency analyst who revealed US surveillance of phone and Internet communications, was elected rector of Glasgow University in... read more »
Government announced the launch of an online information guide, Vikaspedia
New Delhi – Government today announced the launch of an online information guide, Vikaspedia, for social sectors, and software tools to develop internet-based content in local... read more »
In Amethi, AAP’s Kumar Vishwas invokes Rajiv Gandhi to take on Rahul
Amethi, Uttar Pradesh – In a part of Uttar Pradesh that is known to be fiercely loyal to the Gandhi family, Aam Aadmi Party’s Kumar Vishwas began his election campaign against... read more »
Now, Centre wants Narendra Modi’s rallies to be taxed
New Delhi – The confrontation between the Congress and the BJP is likely to escalate with the Centre deciding to slap service tax on rallies being addressed by Narendra Modi. A notice... read more »
Telangana bill passed in Lok Sabha amid TV blackout
New Delhi – In an unprecedented move, live telecast of Parliament proceedings was stopped as the Lok Sabha passed the controversial bill that seeks to create a Telangana state by dividing... read more »
