Malaysian authorities release 101 ethnic Indian protestors

In Malaysia, most of the activists of a banned outfit of ethnic Indians, who were arrested yesterday for taking out a rally against the introduction of a controversial book in school curriculum were released by the authorities. Police had arrested 109 protesters, believed to be members of the Hindu Rights Party – an offshoot of […]

Protesters camping at Pearl Square for political reforms in Bahrain

In Bahrain, thousands of citizens are camping at Pearl Square calling for sweeping political reforms in the country as eighteen Members of Parliament from opposition Al-Wefaq officially submitted their letter of resignation. A statement signed by the 18 MPs, said that they are no longer affiliated with this council, which did not lift a finger […]

Britain freezes Gaddafi’s assets in UK

Britain has frozen assets worth about 20 billion pounds, that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and his family held in the country. Britain’s Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne said the assets were frozen so that they cannot be used against the interests of the Libyan people. He said, this is also to send a strong message […]

World Foreign Ministers in Geneva to discuss Libya crisis

Foreign Ministers from around the world are gathering in the Swiss city of Geneva today to discuss their response to the mounting humanitarian crisis in Libya. Speaking ahead of the UN Human Rights Council meeting, the American secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she will discuss responses on both the humanitarian and political fronts with […]

WC 2011: Canada 7/3, chasing target of 299

Opposition says budget is directionless; Cong says budget good & balanced

Senior CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta today said the budget is directionless. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Mr Dasgupta said the Finance Minister has not outlined from where he would mobilise the resources. Echoing Mr Dasgupta’s sentiments, BJD leader Bhartruhari Mehtab wondered from where the Finance Minister would pull the resources for the number of plans […]

Telangana issue rocks Andhra assembly

The proceedings of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly have been stalled today by the members of both Ruling and opposition parties from Telangana region. The house has been repeatedly adjourned without transacting any business. The Congress members from Telanagna region also joined the TDP members from the region and the CPI members in stalling the proceedings […]

Air India’s Chief Operating Officer resigns

Air India’s Chief Operating Officer Captain Gustav Baldauf resigned today, days after being served a show cause notice over his reported remarks about political interference in the airline’s day-to-day affairs. Baldauf, who was served the notice on Wednesday, put in his papers this morning. An airline spokesperson said, the Austrian national, who earlier worked in […]

Union Budget Highlights

Age of senior citizens for tax benefits reduced from 65 to 60 years and Exemption limit for new category of very senior citizens over the age of 80 and above will be five lakh rupees. Income Tax exemption limit for individuals raised from one lakh 60 thousand to one lakh 80 thousand rupees. Two fold […]

Balanced Budget will promote inclusive growth: Chidambara

Terming the Budget as “good” and “balanced”, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said it will promote inclusive growth and the projected increase in revenues will be used for augmenting investment in health, education and security sectors. “The Finance Minister has focused on high growth; on investing in, incentivising and increasing agricultural production in […]