Any Russian ultimatum to Ukraine would be ‘dangerous’: US
March 3, 2014
WASHINGTON: Any Russian ultimatum to Ukraine threatening a possible attack would be a "dangerous escalation" of the tensions in Crimea, a US official said on Monday.
RBI extends deadline to exchange pre-2005 currency notes
March 3, 2014
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India on Monday granted an additional nine months for the public to exchange currency notes printed before 2005, including Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations, and set a deadline of January 1, 2015.
Obama calls leaders of UK, Poland and Germany on Ukraine
March 3, 2014
US President Barack Obama speaks to European allies over Russia’s violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity; says it is a breach of international law and threat to peace and security
Indian Government gets application for ‘NaMo Tea Party’ trademark
March 3, 2014
'NaMo Tea Party' movement is a grouping of professionals and was formally started in May 2013
Meteorite on Earth another proof of water on Mars: Nasa scientists
March 2, 2014
WASHINGTON: After finding clinching evidence of the presence of water on Mars last month, Nasa scientists have now unearthed a Martian meteorite in the Yamato glacier in Antarctica that features curved micro-tunnels consistent with moving water.
Massive storm system takes aim at winter-weary Midwest, East
March 2, 2014
NEW YORK – A massive winter storm system packing cold air, snow and freezing rain was pummeling the central United States on Sunday and headed for the East Coast, sending temperatures plummeting and causing major delays for weekend travelers.
Will ‘go to the hilt’ against Russia for Ukraine military incursion:...
March 2, 2014
WASHINGTON: Western powers are prepared "to go to the hilt" to isolate Russia for its military incursion into Ukraine, "an incredible act of aggression" that may lead to visa bans, asset freezes, trade and investment penalties, and a boycott of a Russian-hosted economic summit of global powers in June, secretary of state John Kerry said on Sunday.
Asia Cup: Sensational Afridi clinches thriller for Pakistan, India lose by...
March 2, 2014
Pakistan 249 for 9 (Hafeez 75, Shehzad 42, Afridi 34*, Ashwin 3-44) beat India 245 for 8 (Rayudu 58, Rohit 56, Jadeja 52*, Ajmal 3-40) by one wicket
Shahid Afridi is mobbed by his team-mates, India v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Mirpur, March 2, 2014
India home to 70 billionaires; Mukesh Ambani is the richest Indian
March 2, 2014
Other noted Indians in the list include Lakshmi N Mittal ranked 49th with a personal net worth of $17 billion
New Delhi: India is home to the fifth largest group of billionaires in the world and Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, is the country's richest man with a personal fortune of $18 billion, says a report.
Former Indian Cricketer Azharuddin to contest elections from West Bengal
March 2, 2014
Constituencies of Basirhat, Barasat, Uluberia and Krishnanagar being considered for ex-cricketer
Kolkata: Former Indian cricketer and Congress MP Mohammed Azharuddin will contest the next Lok Sabha polls from West Bengal on a Congress ticket, state Congress president Adhir Chowdhury said. "He will contest from West Bengal.
