China calls for resumption of NKorea nuclear talks

China on Thursday called for the resumption of six-nation talks on dismantling North Korea’s nuclear programmes after a top envoy from Pyongyang met with Chinese officials in Beijing. North Korea’s Kim Kye-Gwan, who has been Pyongyang’s envoy to the disarmament negotiations for years, held talks on Tuesday with China’s Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and nuclear […]

US subcritical ‘N’ test under fire in Nagasaki, Hiroshima

A recent US subcritical nuclear test came under harsh fire in the world’s only atom-bombed cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Nagasaki Governor, Hodo Nakamura and Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue Wednesday pledged to file protests against the first such US test under President Barack Obama, who has called for a world without nuclear weapons. ”I deeply […]

Saina Nehwal Wins Gold

Rahul questions secular credentials of Nitish Kumar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi  questioned the secular credentials of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying he cannot claim the high ground after having partnered with leaders and organisations following “divisive” ideology. “What is this? You have partnership (with BJP) and still afraid of a leader’s visit,” he told election rallies at Kodha and Sikti. Gandhi […]

Yeddyurappa Govt Wins Second Trust Vote

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday expectedly won a vote of confidence in the truncated state Assembly, a victory which will depend on the High Court’s decision on the disqualification of 16 MLA’s. Facing the second trial of strength in four days, Yeddyurappa’s motion expressing confidence in his council of ministers was carried […]

Durga Puja festival begins in Assam

In Assam, the five-day Durga Puja festival begins with traditional fervour and all round festivity. In greater Guwahati city alone, around five hundred Puja pandals are being erected with establishment of Devi idols on the Durga Sasthi today. Traffic routes on some vital roads have been re-aligned in view of the rush of Puja revelers, […]

Security Tightened Ahead Of CWG Closing Ceremony

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Connaught Place in the national capital will turn into a security fortress ahead of the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony and marathon race tomorrow. Commuters passing through the localities close to the stadium and the route of the marathon race will face some traffic restrictions while an imposing security ring will […]

Karnataka CM to Seek A Second Trust Vote In The Week In State Assembly Today

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa will seek a second trust vote within 4 days in the state Assembly today. Speaker K G Bopaiah has convened a session of the House at 11 am for the state government to prove its majority. The second trial of strength for Mr Yeddyurappa, who won a controversial trust […]

Chilean Miners Generally in Good Health: Health Minister

Chilean Health Minister Jaime Manalich said on Wednesday that the general health condition of the rescued miners was satisfactory after the medical check-ups performed in the hospital of Copiapo. However, he said at a press conference that two of them will receive teeth surgeries. Manalich also said that one of the miners already have a […]

Australia May Build More than One Offshore Refugee Center

Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen on Thursday said Indonesian authorities see great benefit in the Australian government’s proposal for a regional agreement to deal with asylum seekers. Bowen this week has travelled to Timor Leste and Indonesia to hold talks about establishing a offshore refugee processing facility, and will continue discussions about the issue in […]