Dems, GOP press Obama administration on drone use
April 25, 2013
Democrats and Republicans pressed the Obama administration on authority for the use of drones for targeted killings abroad. Obama has used the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, which gives him authority for strikes against al-Qaida, to target terrorists with drone strikes, including American citizens abroad.
Untouchability continuing in politics, says Narendra Modi
April 25, 2013
In an apparent reference to discussions John held with him on skill development for youth, Modi said Gujarat had been recognised as the most advanced state in this area by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Aging United States to drive up heart-related health costs, study says
April 25, 2013
WASHINGTON: The costs linked to heart failure in the United States are expected to more than double within the next two decades as the population ages and treatments help patients with the disease live longer, a study released on Wednesday found.
IPL 2013: Mumbai Indians hold nerve to beat Kolkata Knight Riders...
April 24, 2013
Brief Scorecard: Mumbai Indians 162 for 5 (Smith 62, Rohit 34, Narine 3-17) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 159 for 6 (Kallis 37, Ojha 2-21) by 5 wickets
Redemption arrived on the same night for Harbhajan Singh
UN warns of ‘troubling rise’ in Afghan violence
April 24, 2013
The UN has warned of a troubling rise in violence in Afghanistan. NATO forces killed 13 insurgents in the country’s east where the Taliban has allegedly kidnapped a group of foreigners.
John Kerry seeks to boost Afghan, Pakistan ties
April 24, 2013
Secretary of State John Kerry hosted top Afghan and Pakistani officials at security talks in Brussels. Kerry claims everyone feels they made progress in the dialogue.
Indian man held for selling baby grandson on Facebook
April 24, 2013
Police arrested a man in India who plotted to sell his newborn grandson via Facebook. The man sought help from two hospital employees where his daughter gave birth, who contacted the buyer on Facebook and arranged the deal for $830.
In run-up to 2014 polls, trouble multiply for UPA
April 24, 2013
NEW DELHI: Faced with a serious risk of the rejection of the JPC report on spectrum scam which gave a clean chit to the prime minister and the finance minister, Congress on Tuesday aggressively lobbied SP to prevent it from joining parties determined to change the draft prepared by Congress's P C Chacko.
US immigration bill could slow Indian outsourcers
April 24, 2013
Proposed changes in the U.S. immigration law will close loopholes that allow Indian and American outsourcing companies to pay guest workers in the U.S. rates that are below wages for equivalently skilled Americans.
Legendary Cricket Player Tendulkar to bat on at 40
April 23, 2013
Tendulkar, who turns 40 this week, claims he has no plans to retire. He has played 198 Tests and 463 ODIs, scoring an unbeaten 100 international centuries.
