Abducted priest Tom Uzhunnalil released in Yemen
Father Tom Uzhunnalil from Kottayam in Kerala, who was kidnapped from Aden and kept in captivity by Yemeni militants for 18 months, has been released, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj announced on Tuesday.
Incidents of hatred making millions feel they have no future in India: Rahul Gandh i
The idea of non-violence is under vicious attack in India and the need of the hour is to break the cycle of violence, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi said on Monday. The Congress leader was speaking at an event at the University of California, Berkeley.
Dhinakaran plays down ouster of Sasikala
Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran on Tuesday sought to play down the unified AIADMK’s decision annulling the appointment of his aunt V.K. Sasikala as party interim chief, indicating court could have a final say on the matter.
Naroda Gaam massacre case: Amit Shah summoned as defence witness on September 18
The special designated court conducting trial in the Naroda Gaam massacre case of 2002 riots in which former BJP minister Maya Kodnani is a key accused, has summoned BJP president Amit Shah to depose before the court as defence witness on September 18th.
Over 1 lakh directors of shell companies identified for disqualification
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA) has said as on Tuesday, it has identified 1.06 lakh directors of 'shell companies' for disqualification under the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. This is part of actions to break the network of 'shell companies' and the fight against black money/money laundering activities, it said.
RSS does not support online trolling, says Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said his organisation does not support trolling and aggressive behaviour on the net as it amounts to “hitting below the belt.” He was speaking at an interactive session in New Delhi with foreign diplomats from more than 50 missions.
Corrupt politicians always bounce back to power, observes SC
MLAs and MPs, who face investigation for possessing wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income, always tend to bounce back to power. This is a phenomenon seen in the past 25 to 30 years, the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday.
Manufacturing drags down IIP growth to 1.2% in July
Industrial production grew a meagre 1.2% in July from 4.5% a year ago, bearing the brunt of a dismal show of the manufacturing sector — especially that of capital goods — putting pressure on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to lower rates further.
India, Belarus sign 10 pacts to expand cooperation
India and Belarus on Tuesday inked 10 pacts to expand cooperation in a range of areas and decided to explore joint development and manufacture of military platforms, giving a fresh momentum in bilateral ties.
What we know about iPhone X and Apple's big event today
Apple's fans never shy away from taking multiple bites of the company's offerings. And, the record viewership expected for CEO Tim Cook's televised address from the all-new Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, Cupertino, on Tuesday belies claims that brand loyalty is an extinct virtue in the world of technology.
