Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday made a forceful defence of the Barack Obama administrations approach to Israel and its vision for a Middle East peace, while warning that…
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By Arul Louis New York, Dec 28 (IANS) The US government has designated two financial officers of the Lakshar-e-Taiba (LeT) who use Pakistan’s financial system to raise and move funds, and an LeT front organisation…
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) The employees of the currency printing press at Salboni in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district have decided not to work overtime any more, saying they stick to their normal nine-hour-shifts. Until…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Ahead of announcing the dates of assembly elections, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday asked to the five poll-bound states to brace up for the elections. In a letter…
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) Two illegal guns, ammunition and explosives were seized from a group of persons in West Bengal’s Burdwan district on Wednesday, police said. “Two guns, around seven bullets and 60 bombs were…
Ahmedabad, Dec 28 (IANS) Pharma major Zydus Cadila on Wednesday announced that its healthcare arm had acquired six brands from US drug maker MSD and its subsidiaries for an undisclosed amount. The Mumbai-based MSD is…
Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday further eased the prudential norms for classifying a loan account as non-performing asset (NPA) in respect of small borrowers. In its notification, the…
Tehran, Dec 28 (IANS) Iran said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia should not be part of the peace talks on Syria, Tasnim news agency reported. “They (Saudi Arabia) are seeking to topple the existing regime…
Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry laid out a proposal for peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, less than a month before the Trump administration takes office and at a…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Wednesday said it has signed a pact with the Ministry for Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) to promote awareness and increase adoption…
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) Terming the proposed ordinance on the possession of demonetised currency post March 31 as “forceful”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said such laws should not impact the life…
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) No one will be able to pay tax, surcharge, penalty and deposits under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) scheme in demonetised notes after December 30, even though the scheme…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) American jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan, whose technique involves tapping his fingers on the fret board with both hands, is all set to perform here next year. As a part of…
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Reliance Industries (RIL) on Wednesday said it has successfully commissioned the first phase of its 2.2 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) para-xylene (PX) plant at Gujarat’s Jamnagar. “With the commissioning…
London, Dec 28 (IANS) There was good news for English football giants Arsenal on Wednesday as forward Danny Welbeck returned to full training for the first time since sustaining a serious knee injury in May….
London, Dec 28 (IANS) English football club Charlton Athletic’s 19-year-old forward Ademola Lookman is likely to sign a $12 million contract with Everton early in the January transfer window, according to reports. Lookman’s move is…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance which makes possession of demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes beyond March 31, 2017 illegal, providing for a jail term for violators….
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) In a desperate bid to rope in a foreign player under the Asian quota, city football giants East Bengal have reportedly shown interest in signing Lebanese striker Akram Moghrabi. East Bengal…
Ankara, Dec 28 (IANS) Turkey and Russia have agreed on a proposal for a general ceasefire in Syria and will aim to put it into effect by midnight on Wednesday, Turkeys Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu…