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India, Pakistan to open new gate for trade by April-end
A dedicated gate at the Attari-Wagah border to facilitate movement of goods between India and Pakistan will open by the end of April this year, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma announced Monday. “Works
Read More »Delhi’s historic Mughal Gardens to remain closed Feb 15
The famed Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan, thrown open to people for visit, will remain closed Wednesday in the wake of a programme in the President’s Estate, it was announced. The gardens will reopen
Read More »Islamist politics rages in sun-kissed Maldives, India worried
The dramatic transfer of power in the Maldives has ripped the mask off a placid tourist paradise with sun-drenched beaches and global jetsetters. Behind the veil is brewing a heady mix of Islamisation and
Read More »You are right Hon’ble Court but still there are some questions
By: S N Verma, Senior Lawyer Finally the age row of General VK Singh, festering for last 36 years, has been resolved by the apex court of the country. In a setback to Army
Read More »Whitney Houston: Another star falls
Highly acclaimed but troubled singer Whitney Houston was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel room, sending shockwaves among her legions of fans and adding one more to the long list of recent sudden
Read More »Multi-crore land scam accused continues in Delhi government
One of the accused in Delhi’s multi-crore land scam in 2007, who allegedly allotted plots to fictitious people and sold them at exorbitant rates and was accused of cheating and criminal conspiracy, continues to
Read More »BJP in damage control mode after rebels form new outfit
A new political outfit, Himachal Lokhit Party, formed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rebels last week has turned into a headache for the ruling party in Himachal Pradesh. Perturbed over the exodus of party
Read More »Talent that became victim of drugs
The international arena has seen talent like Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Brittany Murphy, Pimp C and many more rising on the film and music firmament. Unfortunately, they succumbed to drugs and left their journey
Read More »Anand Sharma heads for Pakistan with 150-strong
The largest Indian business delegation to Pakistan, consisting of some 150 members and led by Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma, will take part in a series of events, including an “India Show” in
Read More »No let up in Congress-Trinamool war of words
The Congress and Trinamool Congress have again chosen to stay on the collision path over the release of central funds for the cash-strapped West Bengal government. It all began when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Read More »Sex, lies and videotape hit BJP
Karnataka was supposed to be a stepping stone for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s successful political foray in the south. But it is turning out to be a millstone around the party’s neck. The scandal
Read More »Man dumps 1 kg gold bar in charity box
A gold bar weighing one kilogram was dropped into a charity collection box in the Belarussian city of Brest, a media report said Friday. The gold bar was discovered in a charity box set
Read More »Vasco da Gama’s young player dies on field
Vasco da Gama’s 14-year-old player Wendel Junio Venancio da Silva suffered what appeared to be a heart stroke during the team’s under-15 football practice Thursday. Breaking into convulsions, the teenager died on the field.
Read More »Obama reviews efforts to renew Pakistan ties: Report
US President Barack Obama has reviewed with his national security team efforts to improve ties with Pakistan, source said. At a meeting held Wednesday, Obama received an update on America’s “engagement with the Pakistani
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