Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s current account deficit widened to $10.1 billion for the quarter ended Sep 31, 2014, data released by Reserve bank of India (RBI) showed. According to the central bank, the net difference between inflows and outflows of foreign currencies also known as the current account showed a deficit that widened by […]
Los Angeles, Dec 8 (IANS) Singer Iggy Azalea and pop star Jessie J have been added to the list of honourees at the upcoming Billboard Women in Music Awards. The Fancy hitmaker will receive the Chart-Topper Award, while the British star will be feted with the Powerhouse Award. Newcomer Charli Xcx has also landed on […]
Los Angeles, Dec 8 (IANS) Singer Chris Brown has apologised on a social-networking site for accusing Karrueche Tran of cheating on him with Drake. The 25-year-old took to Instagram Monday to say sorry for taking their relationship problem to the social media, reports aceshowbiz.com. “Being young and dumb is one of my strong suits and […]
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Sanskrit will be offered as one of the options in lieu of an elective subject in Class 11 from the 2015-16 session in all Kendriya Vidyalayas having senior secondary classes, an official statement said Monday. In a circular dated Dec 5 which was shared with the media Monday, the Kendriya […]
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Women activists Monday demanded a total ban on Uber cab across India, saying the company had lost the right to operate in the country as it employed a driver, who was a repeat sex offender, without any police verification. Terming the Delhi government’s ban on Uber in the city as […]
Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, has announced that a pest control order for foxes has been introduced for the first time in NSW. “The Local Land Services (European Red Fox) Pest Control Order 2014 will be gazetted, meaning foxes are now a declared pest species in this State,” Ms Hodgkinson said. “The introduction of […]
Minister for Ageing John Ajaka today urged Seniors Card members to check out the new Discount Directory and encouraged any eligible seniors who have not yet applied for a Seniors Card to get one and start enjoying the benefits. “Cardholders can now receive their 2015 Discount Directory with listings of updated discounts and special offers,” […]
The NSW Government is continuing to crack down on prison contraband Attorney General and Minister for Justice Brad Hazzard said. “I saw first-hand the excellent work of the Corrective Services NSW Security Operations Group (SOG) at a recent operation at Silverwater’s Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre” Mr Hazzard said. “This highly specialised group – which […]
A crackdown on discount stores, pop-up shops, markets and online websites had seen 95 non-compliant toy products pulled from shelves across Sydney in the lead up to Christmas, NSW Fair Trading Minister, Matthew Mason-Cox said today. A talking Thomas the Tank Engine toy and a Gangnam style dream bus were among the many dangerous toys […]
The second of three YouTube films targeted at the Indian market has been released by the South Australian Tourism Commission today. Come February 15, 2015, Adelaide will host a blockbuster limited overs cricket match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in what will be India’s opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup. South Australian Tourism […]