Defying Obama, US House votes to halt Syrian refugees
Defying President Barack Obama's veto threat, the US House easily passed a bill to halt the inflow of Syrian and Iraqi refugees until key...
48 percent Indians online were cyber crime victims last year: Norton
An estimated 113 million Indians, or 48 percent of Indians online, fell victim to cyber-crime last year, a report by American software security firm...
Paris attack wake-up call for indifferent nations: French envoy
The horrific Paris terror attack of November 13 is a "wake-up call" for countries indifferent to this rising global threat to take stern action...
Over 2 lakh people, 8 CMs to attend Nitish’s swearing-in
Patna, Nov 20
A staggering 200,000 people, including eight chief ministers and a galaxy of national leaders ranged against the BJP, will attend on Friday...
MoUs, partnerships announcements on day one of Rajasthan Summit
The two-day Resurgent Rajasthan Partnership Summit opened here on Thursday with signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs), announcements of strategic partnerships and investment intent...
Headley’s plea deal requires him to testify via video in foreign trials
The attorney here for David Coleman Headley, a key plotter of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has confirmed that he is aware of an...
In NZ, it’s yesterday once more in wondrous Wellywood
For a film aficionado, the overwhelming suspended sculpture of Gollum - the popular fictional character from "The Lord Of The Rings" trilogy - gives...
Global terror toll surged nine-fold in 15 years
There has been a nine-fold increase in deaths due to terrorism globally, rising from 3,329 in 2000 to 32,685 in 2014, according to the...
Assam ready & secure for investments: State industry minister
New Delhi, Nov 19
Assam Industry Minister Siddique Ahmed on Thursday said peace and security have returned to the northeastern state, which is now seeking...
7th Pay Commission recommends OROP for civilians, armed forces
New Delhi, Nov 19
In what may result in 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) for all, the 7th Pay Commission on Thursday recommended a revised...