Lalit Modi linked to Prince Charles elephant charity: Report

London, Aug 9 : Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, against whom a non-bailable warrant has been issued in a case of money laundering, gave at least USD 30,000 to a charity set up to protect elephants in India headed by Britain’s Prince Charles, a media report said today. Modi, who denies the allegations […]

Australia suggests Vegemite sales limit amid ‘alcohol abuse’

Sydney : Australia’s government says some communities should consider limiting the sale of the popular Vegemite spread because it is being used to make alcohol. It says the yeast-based product is contributing to anti-social behaviour in some remote communities.Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion described the salty spread as a “precursor to misery”.He said it was […]

Adani’s Australian coal prospects in doubt

Sydney : An Australian court’s decision last week to overturn approval for a giant coal mine in Queensland is the latest stumbling block for Indian company Adani’s multibillion-dollar venture.Long before the Federal Court of Australia overturned government approval for the Carmichael coal project, international banks had steered clear of investing in the project. Policy confusion […]

SAD-BJP running a drug mafia government, alleges Shakeel Ahmed

PHAGWARA: All India Congress Committee General Secretary and PPCC Affairs Incharge Shakeel Ahmed while describing the Parkash Singh Badal led SAD-BJP Government as Government of Drugs Mafia under the partnership of both alliance partners. Talking to selective Journalists at the residence of Former Cabinet Minister Joginder Singh Maan at Phagwara on Sunday evening, He said […]

Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi moves to tackle corruption

London, Aug 9 : Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has introduced reforms to reduce government costs and fight corruption following nationwide protests. According to the BBC, most of Abadi’s proposed reforms will require parliamentary approval.The move comes after recent anti-government protests that were sparked due to unreliable electricity amid a major heat wave.Iraq’s most influential Shia […]