Seven militants killed in army operations in Algeria

Algiers, Nov 16 (IANS) A least seven militants were killed and one arrested in two separate army operations in Algeria near the borders with Mali and Libya, a security source said Sunday. The source said two SUV vehicles were destroyed as the militants were attempting to cross the border of Mali with Algeria, Xinhua reported. […]

Opening Statement by Prime Minister at BRICS Leaders’ Meeting in Brisbane, Australia

Your Excellency President Dilma Rousseff, Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin, Your Excellency President Xi Jinping, Your Excellency President Jacob Zuma, I wish to join my other colleagues and congratulate President Dilma Rousseff on her re-election as the President of Brazil. ·From Brazil to Brisbane, it has been most successful journey under your leadership. ·Our group […]

ISL: Atletico, Chennaiyin finish goalless in power-cut-marred tie

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Table toppers Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) played out a breath taking, pacy goalless draw against hot on their heels Chennaiyin F.C in an Indian Super League encounter marred by a 12-minute power blackout at the Salt Lake Stadium here Friday. The blank scoreline came as a surprise to football followers following […]

Comet lander Philae might run out of power soon

Berlin, Nov 14 (IANS) European Space Agency’s comet lander Philae might run out of power soon as it rested in a cliff shadow and could not enjoy enough sunlight, scientists in Darmstadt Germany said Friday. Philae Lander Manger, Stephan Ulamec confirmed that the probe had activated a drill instrument on board to take samples from […]

Police hide under table to escape attack in Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Terrorised policemen were seen hiding behind almirahs and under the table and scampering to use files as protective shields after a group of people said to owe allegiance to West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress rampaged through a police station, a stone’s throw from the state police headquarters here Friday. Enraged over […]

Why campaign on sexual offences in English language: HC

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday slammed thwe city government on its move to run the campaign mostly in “English language” to educate the common masses on sexual offences and the stringent punishments it invites. A division bench of Justice Kailash Gambhir and Justice Sunita Gupta asked that when most of […]

Odisha chit fund scam: Orison group’s director held

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The CBI Friday arrested Sagar Kumar Ray, one of the directors of Orison Group of companies, in Odisha for his alleged complicity with Artha Tatwa Group chief Pradip Sethy, who has duped thousands of people through a chit fund scam in the state. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), probing […]

Israel lifts age ban for Muslim pilgrims

Jerusalem, Nov 14 (IANS/EFE) Israel Friday lifted an age ban prohibiting younger Muslims from accessing the Temple Mount compound and the Al Aqsa mosque. The restrictions, which were applied to men and women under the age 35, were lifted a few hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Amman to hold talks with Jordan’s […]

US defence secretary announces nuclear forces’ reforms

Washington, Nov 14 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel Friday announced an action plan to reform the country’s military nuclear enterprise. According to a statement released by the US defence department, following a series of events involving the nation’s nuclear forces and their leadership, Hagel directed this February both an internal and external review of […]

Anand-Carlsen end fifth game end in a draw

Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) Contrary to the expectations of some exciting chess, the fifth game of the World Chess Championship between champion Magnus Carlsen and challenger Viswanathan Anand at Sochi, in Russia, Friday ended in a draw on the 39th move. Though the Indian chess ace Anand displayed good form and pushed the reigning champion […]