“Liberia Will Perform 2015 ‘Hajj’,”’ new envoy says
The newly posted Liberian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has disclosed that his country will perform this year’s annual Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj to Mecca. (Photo: From right, Amb. Kaba pays...
View ArticleTop Iran leader warns of 'harsh' measures over hajj disaster
Iran's top leader on Wednesday warned Saudi Arabia that his country will take "harsh" measures if the kingdom fails to promptly repatriate bodies of the Iranian pilgrims killed in the disaster at the...
View ArticleIndonesia, Pakistan report more killed in Saudi hajj tragedy
Indonesia and Pakistan have reported more dead from the Saudi hajj disaster. Indonesia reported Friday that 91 of its pilgrims died in the crush and stampede Sept. 24 near Islam's holy city of Mecca....
View ArticleOver 700 killed in crush of hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
By Associated Press Mina, Saudi Arabia — Two giant waves of Muslim pilgrims collided at an intersection Thursday near a holy site in Saudi Arabia, and more than 700 people were crushed and trampled to...
View ArticleThe Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (Ministry of Road Transport and...
(Source: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Republic of India) Year End Review- 2016 The year 2016 has been a significant one for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, when road...
View ArticleRepublic Day weekend: Tired of run-of-the-mill destinations? Try these
Here’s a surprise for all travel junkies! Starting this Republic Day (Jan 26, 2017), the year will have quite a few long weekends. We bet you didn’t know that! So, if you are a late bloomer and didn’t...
View ArticleSaudis bankroll Taliban, even as King officially supports Afghan government
KABUL, Afghanistan - Fifteen years, half a trillion dollars and 150,000 lives since going to war, the United States is trying to extricate itself from Afghanistan. Afghans are being left to fight their...
View ArticleThe Weekend Eater: What’s cooking in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru
Sheer Khurma at Sofitel Mumbai BKC. Pop into home chef Jamila’s home for a proper Bohri Iftar and then some; sail down coastal Karnataka and Kerala with Monkey Bar in Bengaluru and Delhi, and find out...
View ArticleOctoberfest 2014 - heady mix of soulful Indian renditions, western beats
Bangalore , October 22: Those looking for unforgettable music experience, will surely vouch for Kingfisher Premium - The Great Indian Octoberfest. A confluence of Indian ragas, folk music and hard...
View ArticleNarendra Modi launches scathing attack on NCP, calls it 'naturally corrupt'
Sunday, 12 October 2014 - 2:11pm IST | Place: Pandharpur(Maha | Agency: PTI Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Making a scathing attack on NCP, Prime Minister Narendra...
View ArticlePM Narendra Modi greets Karnataka on state formation day
Saturday, 1 November 2014 - 9:50am IST | Place: New Delhi | Agency: ANI Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Karnataka...
View Article17 States and Six Central Ministries to Showcase their Tableaux in Republic...
(Source: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India) This year Republic Day Parade on Rajpath will witness tableaux from 17 States and Six Ministries of the Central Government. These tableaux will...
View ArticleCommunal incidents less compared to previous year, however, communalisation...
January 06: Incidences of Communal Violence in 2014 were far more spread out, bringing in its fold areas which were hitherto not communally sensitive as compared to previous years. The theatre of...
View ArticleThe story tellers: Winners of RNG Awards
PRAKASH KARDALEY MEMORIAL AWARD FOR CIVIC JOURNALISM 2013 Richard Joseph Rashtra Deepika For documenting the lives of children in tribal villages of Kerala who dropped out of school to support their...
View ArticleRamnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards: The story tellers
At the eighth edition of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, 57 journalists were honoured for doing what they do best—telling stories. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Kuldip Nayar In the...
View ArticleFull text of Budget 2015-16 speech
Madam Speaker, I rise to present the Budget of the Union for the year 2015-16. 2. I present this Budget in an economic environment which is far more positive than in the recent past. When other...
View ArticleMinistry of Health and Family Welfare Notable Achievements and Initiatives-...
(Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Republic of India) 1. Mission Indradhanush The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched 'Mission Indradhanush', depicting seven colours...
View ArticleDemonetisation, surgical strike, Jaya’s death made headlines in 2016
New Delhi: Demonetisation, attack on Indian Air Force Base in Pathankot, imposition of liquor ban in Bihar, fire in Puttingal temple in Kerala, the terrorist attack in Uri and Manipur activist Irom...
View ArticleLawmakers embrace speech — with somewhat selective hearing
By Bartholomew Sullivan Washington, D.C.— Though carefully pastoral in tone, Pope Francis' 50-minute speech to a joint session of Congress on Thursday clearly had political overtones. With seven...
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