January 30, 2013
Washington — Seizing an emerging consensus on immigration reform, President Barack Obama asked the US Congress to act fast to offer a "pathway to citizenship" for over 11 million illegal immigrants, including 240,000 from India.
January 29, 2013
The father of the gang-rape victime has called for changes in the law to allow a teenage suspect to be tried as an adult. The father added he was shocked that a court ruled that the sixth suspect in the gang-rape case would be tried as a juvenile, facing a maximum prison term of three years.
January 29, 2013
A police officer protecting polio workers during a U.N.-backed vaccination campaign in northwestern Pakistan was killed by gunmen riding on a motorcycle shot on Tuesday. Some Islamic militants oppose the vaccination campaign, accuse health workers of acting as spies for the U.S. and claim the polio vaccine is intended to make Muslim children sterile.
January 29, 2013
WASHINGTON: Reflecting the growing influence of Hispanics in American politics, a group of Republican and Democratic U.S. senators on Monday said they will move quickly with legislation giving 11 million illegal immigrants a chance to become citizens.
January 29, 2013
India plans to cut interest rates for the first time in nine months to pull the country out of a prolonged economic slump. The cut is expected to be small due to persistent inflation risks.
January 29, 2013
Despite drone strikes from the US, Pakistan still remains a major destination for radical Muslims committed to a life of jihad. However, a member of the Taliban says Al-Qaeda is shifting their focus to Syria, Libya, Iraq and Mali.
January 29, 2013
Mumbai — Actor Suniel Shetty says it is surprising that Bollywood is ignored for the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country for performance of the highest order in any field.
Bollywood Actor: Suneil Shetty
January 29, 2013
Brief Scorecard: Sri Lanka 4 for 161 (Jayawardene 61*, T Perera 35*) beat Australia 3 for 119 (Marsh 47*) by 2 runs (D/L method)
Mahela Jayawardene hits a reverse sweep for Sri Lanka against Australia in Melbourne on January 28, 2013.
January 28, 2013
Highly publicized gang rapes in India have prompted nationwide protests over how police handle sexual assault cases. In many instances, police themselves have been shown to display the same sexist prejudices that often lead to these assaults.
January 28, 2013
Delhi's lieutenant governor has said that licensed gun owners should roam the streets at night and use their weapons to prevent crimes against women. His remarks were criticized by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party which said "citizens should not be advised to take their law into their own hands in any situation."
