Devyani case: US prosecutor Preet Bharara opposes diplomat’s plea
January 8, 2014
NEW YORK/NEW DELHI: India-born US prosecutor Preet Bharara has told a judge in New York that his office is opposed to the one-month extension of the deadline for charging Devyani Khobragade in the visa fraud case as sought by her, saying plea discussions can continue even after she is charged.
Number of smokers up by 35 million in 30 years, study...
January 8, 2014
NEW DELHI: More people are smoking in India now, 110 million, compared to just 74.5 million smokers over three decades back, despite smoking being recognized as the third biggest health risk for Indians and despite all the anti-tobacco and smoke-free laws.
Court orders DNA test on cow to settle ownership dispute
January 7, 2014
Kollam (KERALA): A local court here has ordered DNA testing on a cow to settle a dispute over its ownership by two women at Punalur in the district.
Google makes presentation to EC for controversial tie-up
January 7, 2014
NEW DELHI: Internet giant Google on Tuesday made a formal presentation to the Election Commission proposing a tie-up with it for voter facilitation services ahead of Lok Sabha elections, a move questioned by several quarters citing security concerns.
187 million in US shiver as ‘polar vortex’ arrives in North...
January 7, 2014
INDIANAPOLIS: Dangerously cold polar air snapped decades-old records as it spread on Tuesday from the Midwest to southern and eastern parts of the US and eastern Canada, making it hazardous to venture outside and keeping many schools and businesses closed.
India’s fastest internet speed to be 50% slower than global highest
January 7, 2014
NEW DELHI: India is eagerly awaiting the launch of Reliance Jio's 4G connection, which promises to offer average internet speed of 49Mbps on the go. This is over 12 times faster than the current average of 4Mbps on the country's 3G networks. In theory, Reliance Jio's 4G network will offer maximum speed of 112Mbps.
Shiv Sena original aam aadmi party: Uddhav Thackeray
January 7, 2014
Bal Thackeray always took aam aadmi with him, says son Uddhav; statement comes even as AAP announced that it will contest in Maharashtra assembly polls this year
Mumbai: Shiv Sena is the original aam aadmi party from the days it was founded by Bal Thackeray, party president Uddhav Thackeray said here on Monday.
‘Polar freeze’ grips United States, disrupts travel, business
January 7, 2014
CHICAGO/CLEVELAND: A blast of Arctic air gripped the vast middle of the United States on Monday, bringing the coldest temperatures felt in two decades, causing at least four deaths, forcing businesses and schools to close and canceling thousands of flights.
Software to deal with corruption complete: Arvind Kejriwal
January 7, 2014
People can report complaints against corruption, says Delhi Chief Minister, adding that immediate punitive action and crackdown against corrupt officers will be carried out
With eye on China, India and Japan to bolster defence ties
January 7, 2014
NEW DELHI: With an eye firmly on China, India and Japan on Monday decided to consolidate and strengthen their strategic and global partnership in the defence arena through measures ranging from regular joint combat exercises and military exchanges to cooperation in anti-piracy, maritime security and counter-terrorism.
