Overseas accounts banned for public officials in Russia
byMoscow, April 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The lower house of the Russian parliament has passed a bill in its final reading, banning public officials, lawmakers…
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Italian politicians held for suspected fraud
byRome, April 25 (IANS/AKI) A treasurer for Italy’s Northern League party has been arrested on charges of fraud and embezzlement while three other politicians…
Abdul Hamid sworn in Bangladesh’s new president
byDhaka, April 24 (IANS) Elected unopposed, Abudl Hamid was sworn in as Bangladesh’s new president Wednesday evening at the Bangabhaban presidential palace. The 69-year-old…
UP withdraws case against Gorakhpur blast accused
byLucknow, April 24 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday withdrew the case aggainst Tariq Qasmi, prime accused in the Gorakhpur bomb blasts of May…
Omar for clear cut message to China
byJammu, April 24 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday wondered what New Delhi’s response would have been had Pakistan intruded into…
Congress promises to decongest Greater Bangalore Region (With Promises galore in Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls)
byBangalore, April 24 (IANS) The opposition Congress Wednesday promised to create a Greater Bangalore Region to decongest this choked tech hub of nine million…
Hindu seers helped India progress: Modi
byThiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said that it was the teachings of Hindu seers had kept the country going…
Assam may order CBI probe into chit fund mess
byGuwahati, April 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Wednesday said he may recommend a CBI probe against chit fund companies for duping people, even…
BJP attacks Sheila for sharing stage with Kazmi
byNew Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday attacked Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for sharing the dais with Mohammad Ahmad Kazmi, an accused…
Chinese army incursion serious issue: BJP
byNew Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The recent incursion by the Chinese army into Indian territory is a serious issue and the government must take…