US stocks open higher on oil recovery
New York, March 2 (IANS) US stocks opened higher on Tuesday, the first trading day of March, as oil continued to recover and investors expected a further easing of monetary policies due to weak economic…
International
Army refrains from retaliating to rebel ceasefire breaches: Assad
Damascus, March 2 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has described the currently-holding truce in his country as a glimmer of hope, adding that his troops have refrained from retaliating to the rebels breaches. In an…
Two US consulate employees killed in Pakistan blast
Islamabad, March 2 (IANS) At least two local employees of the US consulate were killed when their vehicle was hit by a bomb in Pakistan’s northwest tribal area of Mohmand Agency on Tuesday, officials with…
Mukesh Ambani again tops 84 Indian billionaires in Forbes list
Mumbai: Mukesh Ambani during Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival Opening Ceremony in Mumbai on Oct 30, 2015. (Photo: IANS) By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani again topped 84…
10 killed in Pakistan road accidents
Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and 42 others injured in three road accidents in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Tuesday, local media reported. Urdu TV channel 92 News said that eight…
Reliance Foundation toasts Mumbai artist Mohamedi in New York
New York, March 1 (IANS) An exhibition of the works of the late Mumbai-based artist Nasreen Mohamedi was launched at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or simply The Met, here on Tuesday, supported by Nita…
Connectivity key to India’s progress: Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during the inauguration of International Roma Conference at New Delhi on Feb. 12, 2016. The conference was organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), in collaboration with…
UP to build memorial to South Korean queen in Ayodhya
Lucknow, March 1 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government will build a memorial to South Korean queen Heo Hwang-ok in Ayodhya. She was a princess of Ayodhya before her marriage to a Korean ruler. A decision…
World’s 20 richest $70bn poorer, India has 84 billionaires: Forbes
New York, March 1 (IANS) More than $70 billion has been wiped off the wealth of the worlds 20 richest people following a slump on global financial markets, according to Forbes’ latest annual ranking of…
UNHCR warns of humanitarian crisis in Greece as influx rises
Geneva, March 1 (IANS) The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday that Greece is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis as disunity and inconsistency continue to mar European response plans. “For us, there…
Militant groups stealing Pakistan’s future, says Kerry
Washington, March 1 (IANS) Militant groups like Haqqani Network, Jaish-e-Mohammad are steeling the sovereignty and the future of Pakistan, US Secretary of State John Kerry said in Washington while reminding Islamabad of its commitment that…
US asks Pakistan to reduce its nuclear arsenal
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) Ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit here, the US has asked Pakistan to reduce its nuclear weapons arsenal as a responsible nuclear power, while Islamabad has sought greater…
Terror groups ‘stealing’ Pakistan’s sovereignty: US
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) Warning Pakistan that anti-Afghanistan and anti-India terror groups were “stealing” its sovereignty and undermining its efforts to improve relations with its neighbours, US has welcomed Pakistan’s commitment not…
China plans 30 overseas nuclear power units by 2030
Beijing, March 1 (IANS) China aims to build 30 nuclear power units in countries involved with the Belt and Road Initiative by 2030, China National Nuclear Corp. (CNNC) president Sun Qin said on Tuesday. The…
India key to Jeep’s bid for new sales record in 2016
Detroit, March 1 (IANS/EFE) Jeep expects to shatter its global sales record again in 2016, its 75th anniversary, thanks to the production this year of up to three models in China and the brands sales…
10 arrested with yaba pills in Dhaka
Dhaka, March 1 (IANS) At least 10 people were arrested in Dhaka with methamphetamine-based contraband yaba pills, police said on Tuesday. The police have also seized two cars which were used to carry the contraband,…
China completes vehicle reform for government
Beijing, March 1 (IANS) China has successfully completed its government car reform and taken out 3,868 cars from service, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Tuesday. A total of 3,868 official cars…
Four soldiers killed in Mogadishu landmine blast
Mogadishu, March 1 (IANS) At least four soldiers were killed and several injured in a landmine explosion at Hawo Abdi, about 25 km south of Mogadishu, on Tuesday, authorities said. The officers were killed when…
Trump gaffe over Mahatma Gandhi ‘quote’
Washington, March 1 (IANS) Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump’s penchant for gaffes continues – his latest is misquoting Mahatma Gandhi. “First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you…
Australian senator quits politics over same-sex marriage issue
Canberra, March 1 (IANS) West Australian Labour Senator Joe Bullock on Tuesday quit politics over his party’s position on same-sex marriage. Bullock has been a right-faction power broker in the Labour Party and entered the…