US Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2006
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) In a historic move, America’s central bank, the US Federal Reserve, for the first time in nearly a decade raised its key interest rate from a range of 0 percent to…
Politics
Obama Thanks Modi for India’s Critical Role in Climate Deal
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) US President Barack Obama called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to thank him for his positive role and leadership in the successful outcome of the UN climate change conference…
Bridge, Tunnel to Connect with Sri Lanka: Gadkari
(Photo: IANS/PIB) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday that India will build a bridge as well as a tunnel under the sea in Palk Strait to connect to Sri…
AAP, Congress Ask Jaitley to Quit, CBI Rebuts Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The AAP and the Congress on Wednesday separately asked Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to resign over alleged wrongdoing in the Delhi…
Hazare Questions Centre, Kejriwal After CBI Search
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), Dec 16 (IANS) Anti-corruption and social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday said the Centre should have taken action earlier over any complaints against Rajendra Kumar, principal secretary to the Delhi chief minister,…
Bihar Student Contacts Deputy CM, Gets Scholarship
Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav arrives at the secretariat in Patna on Nov 21, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Patna, Dec 16 (IANS) An engineering student from Sitamarhi district got his pending scholarship, thanks to…
Chidambaram’s Son Distances Himself from ED Raids
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids here on Wednesday on firms allegedly connected to ex-finance minister P. Chidambaram’s son who said neither he nor his family is a shareholder in any…
Andhra Pradesh Orders Judicial Probe into Call Money Racket
Vijayawada, Dec 16 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered judicial probe by a retired high court judge into call money scandal that has shocked the state. The decision was taken at the state…
China to Ensure Internet Development Benefits All: Xi
Beijing, Dec 16 (IANS) President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China was driven to ensure the internet not only benefited the Chinese people but also the wider world. Xi made the remarks at the opening…
CBI Did Search Kejriwal’s Office, Says Sisodia
New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia addresses a press conference in New Delhi, on Dec 15, 2015. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Delhi government on Wednesday insisted that Chief Minister…
Seoul-born Hyeon Soo Lim, Canadian Pastor Jailed for Life in Pyongyang
Pyongyang, Dec 16 (IANS) A South Korea-born Canadian pastor was sentenced to lifetime labour for subversion, the Supreme Court of North Korea announced on Wednesday. Seoul-born Hyeon Soo Lim, 60, was accused of trying to…
Suspected Al Qaeda Terrorist Held in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Dec 16 (IANS) A suspected Al Qaeda terrorist, Maulana Abdul Rehman, has been arrested in Odisha’s Cuttack district, police said on Wednesday. The arrest of Rehman, 37, followed a joint operation by Odisha and…
India Will Be Part Of Anti-ISIS Operations Under UN Flag: Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India will participate in operations against the Islamic State only if this is under the UN flag, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on…
White House Celebrates Guru Nanak’s Birth Anniversary
(150702) — WASHINGTON, July 2, 2015 (Xinhua) — Photo taken on July 2, 2015 shows a cordon line outside the White House in Washington, capital of the United States. The Pentagon on Wednesday warned of…
US Concerned over Terror from Pakistan: Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Wednesday the US has expressed concern over terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Asked about the US reaction to…
History Will Record the Disruptors Hurting Parliament: Jaitley
Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, and Information and Broadcasting and BJP leader Arun Jaitley. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) History will record the disruptions being witnessed in India’s parliament to the…
CBI Accessed Documents Not Related with Probe: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that the CBI seized documents that had “no relation” to the allegations being probed…
Pakistan Told Talks and Terror Can’t Go Together: Sushma
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday reiterated India’s position on talks with Pakistan on all issues of mutual concern and said…
Wanted: Women to Run for Office Of UN Secretary-general
United Nations, Dec 16 (IANS) The election process for the next UN secretary-general that could see a woman ascend to the leadership of the world body has been launched with the promise of openness and…
Republicans Spar over Trump’s Proposal to Ban Muslims
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) Republican presidential candidates joined issue with frontrunner Donald Trump’s call to ban Muslims from coming to the US with Senator Ted Cruz citing the example of India to say all Muslims…