Manila, Jan 7 (IANS) The Philippine government Wednesday said it will seek further clarification on the presence of a US military drone in the country and if it carried weapons, even as American officials in Manila clarified that the unmanned aerial vehicle was unarmed. “We have asked our military authorities to confirm that this did […]
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday said it will hear Feb 11 the appeal by real estate giant DLF, challenging the imposition of Rs.630 crore penalty by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for allegedly exploiting its dominant position to the disadvantage of its customers in three apartment projects in Gurgaon. The […]
Geoff Lee MP, Member for Parramatta officially opened a new off-road pathway over the Baludarri Wetlands, forming part of a critical missing cycleway link along the Parramatta River. The shared path of almost 1km connects the Parramatta city centre and existing foreshore path through Rangihou Reserve with the University of Western Sydney campus at Rydalmere. “The opening […]
Sydney, 6 January 2015 — With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 just around the corner (of the year, that is) LG Electronics Australia (LG) is offering Australian parents the chance of a lifetime; an opportunity to watch their children walk out onto the ground with some of the biggest names in world cricket. As […]
Bhubaneswar, Jan 5 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Monday launched the sale of subsidised five-kg cooking gas cylinders under Free Trade LPG Scheme, benefiting Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and others. He also launched a new scheme providing concession of Rs.1,600 to BPL families on new gas connections in the country. The move is […]
Tokyo/ New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Japanese telecom major NTT DoCoMo Monday said it has submitted a request for arbitration with the London Court of International Arbitration, asking it to ensure that Tata Sons finds a buyer who will pay Rs.7,250 crore for the Japanese service provider’s stake in their joint venture. “NTT DoCoMo, INC. […]
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s tradition of greeting his fans at his doorstep almost every Sunday morning has survived yet another year. The actor says now he has increased security to stop “mischief makers” from entering inside. “The police contingent has been increased. Mischief makers too find their way inside and have been […]
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Lithuanian stunt rider Aras Gibieza will set out for India Bike Week On-Tour, an eight-city tour for motorbike enthusiasts. During the tour, which is part of Indian Bike Week festival, biking enthusiasts led by Aras Gibieza will conduct three-hour stunt shows in the cities they visit. The tour will begin […]
Patna, Jan 5 (IANS) The family of two brothers arrested for the rape of a 22-year-old Japanese tourist in Bihar say they are innocent. A joint police team of West Bengal and Bihar raided Taro village in Gaya and arrested Sajid Khan, 32, and Jawed Khan, 25. Both were taken to Kolkata on transit remand. […]