New Delhi, Contrary to apprehensions, Delhi’s odd-even vehicle scheme aimed at battling pollution did not lead to the feared problems on Monday, the first full working day of the new year, the government said. “We are glad that people are following the rule,” said Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai, who took a bus ride from […]
Srinagar, The United Jehad Council (UJC), an umbrella grouping of Kashmiri militant groups based in Pakistan, on Monday claimed responsibility for the terror attack on the IAF base in Punjab. The UJC, which is led by Syed Salahuddin, said the Saturday attack on the base at Pathankot “was carried out by the national highway squad […]
Imphal/Guwahati, An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale jolted north-eastern states and West Bengal early on Monday, killing five people in Manipur and injuring more than 60 across the region. Those killed included four women, Manipur’s Inspector General of Police Clay Khongsai told IANS. Rescuers worked furiously to rescue those trapped under mounds of […]
Two free concerts at the Sydney Opera House are set to make Australia Day in Sydney an unmissable experience, with plenty on offer for all ages and tastes. The event was launched today in Sydney by the Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts, Troy Grant, who encouraged locals and visitors to get online and […]
From today, people who have benefited from Australian student loans and now live overseas will pay for them the same way as they would if they lived in Australia. Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham said it was estimated that up to $30 million was lost annually due to graduates moving overseas and […]
New Delhi, India: January 3rd, 2016: During the 10th annual Global Healthcare Summit (GHS 2016) organized by American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) at the Maurya ITC Hotel in New Delhi, the winners of the highly competitive Research and Poster Contest were recognized with cash awards and citations on January 2nd during a gala presided over by Mahesh […]
Mumbai, A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets, the 30-scrip BSE Sensitive Index (Sensex), on Monday plunged 416.14 points, or 1.59 percent down during the afternoon session following weak Asian markets. The wider 50-scrip Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was also plunged 132.30 points, or 1.66 percent and was trading at 7,830.90 […]
Pathankot (Punjab), Operations are continuing at the Indian Air Force base at Pathankot town in Punjab to kill two terrorists still holed up there, an IAF officer said on Monday. “So far we have eliminated four terrorists. Operations to eliminate two more are in the final stages,” the officer told the media at the IAF […]
Pathankot (Punjab), Occasional sound of firing could be heard from inside as search and combing operations by security forces continued at the Indian Air Force (IAF) base here on Monday, nearly 55 hours after terrorists launched an attack on the frontline facility in Punjab. Police sources stationed at the air base said that the firing […]
Consumers now have greater certainty about property prices with stronger underquoting laws coming into effect today. Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello said the new laws protect consumers and fulfil an election commitment. “Buying a property is one of the most important and expensive purchases an individual or couple will ever make,” he […]