December 24, 2015
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Hard selling India as an attractive business destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited Russian CEOs to invest in sectors like aerospace, infrastructure and diamond, and said his government has created a favorable environment to boost economic growth.
December 23, 2015
NEW DELHI – BJP MP Kirti Azad said on Wednesday that it was unfortunate he had been suspended by his party for “speaking the truth” about corruption in Delhi’s cricket body while “threatening” to make “more revelations” in the coming days.
December 23, 2015
Christmas may be spreading the cheer world over but in the tiny nation of Brunei in Borneo, mere mention of the festivities could land one in serious trouble.
The Sultan of Brunei has banned public celebrations of Christmas, including sending festive greetings and wearing Santa hats, in a move aimed at prohibiting propagation of any other religion other than Islam.
December 23, 2015
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday said it has proposed to India middle of January for talks here between their foreign secretaries to discuss all outstanding issues. "Pakistan is now waiting for India's response to the proposed dates," Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz told reporters.
December 23, 2015
Russia has made a new offer on the delivery of Sukhoi T-50 (PAK FA) fighter jets to India under the joint fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) initiative.
December 22, 2015
This weekend, Bhaijaan and King Khan made television history when they shared screen space on 'Bigg Boss 9'. Shah Rukh Khan descended on the Colors reality show, hosted by Salman Khan, to promote his latest release 'Dilwale'.
December 22, 2015
Not every idea turns out to be a good one. Let's take a look back at some of the blunders in the tech sector from the past year. Some you may remember, while others were a little more under the radar, but no less ridiculous.
1. LG launched a smartwatch that wasn't ready
December 22, 2015
BAGHDAD, IRAQ – For the first time in more than 40 years, Iraq has crowned a Miss Iraq beauty pageant winner.
Newly crowned Miss Iraq Shaima Qassim, 20, left, as she celebrates after being crowned the end of the 2015 Miss Iraq Final, in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim)
December 22, 2015
U.S. home resales posted their sharpest drop in five years in November, a potential warning sign for the health of the U.S. economy, although new regulations on paperwork for home purchases may have driven the decline.
December 22, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the 2016 filing season start date. And surprise! There’s no delay. Tax season for paper and electronically filed returns will open on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. That’s one day earlier than last season’s start date (January 20, 2015).
