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  • ‘Why Kanimozhi’s bail was not opposed?’ SC seeks explanation

    The Supreme Court today asked the CBI to explain on what basis it took decision not to oppose the bail plea of DMK MP Kanimozhi and four others in the trial court in 2G scam case. A bench of the apex court asked the Additional Solicitor General Haren Raval to make a statement before it […]

    Vice President returns home after attending CHOGM

    India on Monday said that it participated in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) with a clear set of priorities. They included maintaining the focus on development agenda of CHOGM, to reflect the perspective of the developing countries on contemporary situation in terms of food security, climate change, global economic situation, health and gender […]

    China to launch unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou-8 early Tuesday

    China will launch its unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou-8 early Tuesday for the country’s first space docking. A spokeswoman of China’s space programme, Wu Ping said Shenzhou-8 will be carried by a modified model of the Long March CZ-2F rocket at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the northwest of the country. The spacecraft is due to couple […]

    10 killed, 40 injured in Kenyan air raid in Somalia

    At least ten people have been killed and more than 40 wounded in a Kenyan air raid in southern Somalia. The attack occurred in an area controlled by Al-Shabab militants on the outskirts of the town of Jilib. Witnesses said, two planes dropped bombs shortly after an Al-Shabab vehicle passed by. Local officials say, yesterday’s […]

    Former Irrigation Minister Gangadharan passes away

    In Kerala, senior congress leader and former Irrigation Minister M P Gangadharan passed away in Thiruvananthapuram today. He was 77. A six time legislature, Gangadharan was a close confidant of late K Karunakaran. He had served the Congress party as its state General secretary. KPCC President Ramesh Chennithala and other senior leaders of the party […]

    Kerala Assembly postpones session to pay homage to T M Jacob

    Kerala Assembly has postponed its session for two days to pay homage to Food and Civil Supplies Minister T M Jacob who passed away in Kochi last night. In a very brief session today, Speaker G Karthikeyan informed the house about the sad demise of the Minister. T M Jacob will be cremated at Piravam, […]

    UNESCO to vote on Palestinian membership

    UNESCO is scheduled to vote on full membership bid of Palestine today. The move is opposed by United States and Israel . However, it may be a reality, if Palestinians are able to muster the support of two thirds of UNESCO’s 193 members at the General Conference in Paris . Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki […]

    Dharia gets Indira Gandhi National Integration Award

    Former Minister and Parliamentarian Mohan Dharia was today conferred the prestigious Indira Gandhi National Integration Award at a function in New Delhi. The award was presented by the UPA Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi. The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was also present on the occasion. The award carries five lakh rupees in cash and a […]

    Congress demand for AFSPA review perfectly understandable: Chidambaram

    The Home minister P Chidambaram said that the Congress party plea to hold more consultations on revoking the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir is perfectly understandable. The Jammu and Kashmir government had earlier hinted to revoke the AFSPA. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Mr. Chidambaram said this is part […]

    Afghan conference to chart future after NATO exit

    The US will warn against efforts to destabilise Afghanistan when it joins Pakistan and other key players in Turkey on Wednesday to chart the war-torn nation’s future after Western troops depart. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar will be among the senior diplomats from 20 countries joining representatives […]