New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The government intends to give priority to passage of bills replacing six ordinances in the next week of budget session, Parliamentary Affairs M. Venkaiah Naidu said here Friday. The government is willing to consider constructive suggestions concerning the land acquisition ordinance but will not compromise on its core, he added. […]
Havana, Feb 26 (IANS) Restoring Cuba-US diplomatic ties in time for an upcoming summit in April solely depends on Washington’s willingness to create the right conditions. Deputy Director for US affairs at Cuba’s foreign ministry Gustavo Machin Wednesday indicated removing Cuba from a list of countries alleged to be “sponsors of terrorism” was one of […]
Dhaka, Feb 25 A court here Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, scrapping her bail in two cases filed by the country’s anti-graft body. Dhaka’s Third Metropolitan Special Judges Court scrapped bails for the former prime minister after she failed to appear for a hearing of the Zia Orphanage Trust and […]
The year 2015 has marked the return of volatility to the financial markets. We have seen huge moves in the foreign exchange and bond markets in response to the European Central Bank’s Quantitative Easing program, the “Grexit” debate, the surprise move by the Swiss National Bank to abandon the Franc’s peg against the Euro and […]
Between February 17-19, a large conference on ‘Countering Violent Extremism’ convened in Washington, bringing together political and diplomatic representatives from over 60 countries, law enforcement officials, religious leaders and experts. The meeting constituted a reaffirmation of the need for an effective multilateral strategy to counter and prevent violent extremism in today’s increasingly challenging environments. At […]
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral R.K. Dhowan Sunday hosted a reception here for naval veterans residing in and around the national capital. A navy statement said the event was part of Navy Week celebrations and an opportunity for interaction between serving and retired personnel. The event provided a platform to facilitate […]
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The periscope of Indian Navy’s submarine INS Sindhughosh was damaged after a fishing boat hit it during an exercise off Mumbai coast, a naval official said Sunday. “In a minor incident off the west coast, a fishing vessel has hit the periscope of the submarine which was involved in an exercise,” […]
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday advised students to give up any stress, compete with themselves and not with others, and take examinations as an opportunity to realise their own potential. Addressing students preparing for board and competitive examinations on his “Mann ki Baat” programme on All India Radio, Modi gave […]
With economic data before the union budget on Feb 28 showing inflation at a five-year low, Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan can perhaps indulge in a belated celebration of his birthday that fell Feb 3 when he maintained the RBI repo rate at which it lends to commercial banks at 7.75 percent. Rajan […]
Marrickville Mayor Mark Gardiner is encouraging women and girls to mark 2015 International Women’s Day by joining Sydney’s largest female-only recreational bike ride. The Heart Foundation GEAR UP GIRL Ride on Sunday 8 March is open to women and girls of all ages, experiences abilities. The event provides a safe, scenic and social chance for […]