US borrowing capacity to be exhausted by October 17, treasury secretary...
September 26, 2013
WASHINGTON: Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said on Wednesday the government will have exhausted its borrowing authority by October 17, leaving the United States just $30 billion cash on hand to pay its bills.
US treasury secretary Jacob Lew has said that govt borrowing capacity will be exhausted by October 17.
Feeling of warmth missing as Modi shares stage with Advani at...
September 25, 2013
BHOPAL: In an apparent show of unity, L K Advani and Narendra Modi on Wednesday appeared on a public platform along with a pantheon of BJP for the first time after the declaration of party's prime ministerial candidate but cold vibes were visible between the two leaders.
BCCI had their day, but I will have the last call:...
September 25, 2013
NEW DELHI: Banned for life from India's cricket establishment, a beleaguered former IPL boss Lalit Modi is not ready to throw in the towel yet and declared that he would indeed have the "last call" in this entire issue.
Srinivasan is a master match fixer, says Lalit Modi
Miss India-DC Pageant: Talent, Intellect and Beauty Come to the Fore
September 25, 2013
By Geeta Goindi
Rockville, MD – In one of the most entertaining events of the year offering a fine platform for local talent to thrive and flourish, Juhee Jain was crowned Miss India-DC 2013. The svelte beauty was followed by Supreet Malhi and Preeti Deol, first and second runners-up, respectively.
15% in US shun internet; most intend to stay offline
September 25, 2013
WASHINGTON: Despite a seemingly unstoppable move to digital lifestyles, some 15 per cent of Americans don't use the internet, and most are quite content to remain offline, a survey shows.
The survey released found that in addition to the 15 per cent of adults who don't use the internet on any device, another nine per cent say they only go online at their workplace.
SRH vs T&T: Perera blast carries Sunrisers past Trinidad & Tobago
September 25, 2013
Brief Scorecards: Sunrisers Hyderabad 164 for 6 (Perera 57*, Narine 4-9) beat Trinidad and Tobago 160 for 8 (Bravo 66, Sammy 2-21) by four wickets
Thisara Perera helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Trinidad & Tobago in CLT20 match.
US wants MNCs to have right to sue India abroad
September 25, 2013
NEW DELHI: There is growing pressure on the Indian government to incorporate a provision in an investment agreement with the US, which if invoked will have far-reaching implications in that it will allow multinational corporations to bypass the Supreme Court and sue the government for millions of dollars in foreign tribunals.
Andhra Pradesh has highest number of centenarians in south India
September 24, 2013
HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of centenarians in south India, reveals a recently released census data.
Decks cleared for BCCI to impose life ban on Lalit Modi
September 24, 2013
NEW DELHI: With the Delhi high court allowing the BCCI to conduct its special general meeting (SGM) in Chennai tomorrow, the decks are cleared for the board to impose a possible life ban on former IPL chairman Lalit Modi for alleged financial irregularities while being at the helm of cash-rich league from 2008-2010.
At least 33 killed as powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hits Pakistan
September 24, 2013
QUETTA, PAKISTAN: A huge earthquake hit southwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 33 people, toppling scores of homes and sending people around the region rushing into the streets in panic.
Pakistani pedestrians and office workers gather on a street after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Karachi.
