New Delhi, April 6 : More than one in 10 deaths globally was caused due to smoking in 2015 and over 50 per cent of them took place in just four countries, one of which was India, a new study on Thursday said. Over 11 per cent of 6.4 million deaths worldwide was caused by […]
New Delhi : The Rajya Sabha today witnessed a ruckus when the Opposition and government clashed over the alleged tampering of electronic voting machines (EVMs) to favour the ruling BJP. Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien adjourned the House briefly as the Opposition members protested. An angry exchange was witnessed between BSP’s Mayawati and Minister of State […]
New Delhi, April 6 : In what may land Aam Admi Party (AAP) in trouble, Shunglu Committee, formed by former Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, has highlighted the “gross abuse of power” by the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in the appointment process in Delhi. The three-member committee, in over 100-page report, questioned the appointment of Health Minister […]
New York, April 6 : Ten persons have been arrested and two others charged for allegedly duping persons in New York, Las Vegas and Mumbai to the tune of over $9 million through fraudulent diamond trade. Godel Sezanayev, Mark Mullakandov, Albert Foozailov, Imanil Muratov, Manashe Sezanayev, Nathan Itzchaki, Arkadiy Israilov, Ali Javidnezhad, Mark Natanzon, Sholom […]
United Nations : The United States on Thursday warned that it could take unilateral action if the United Nations fails to respond to a suspected chemical attack in Syria that has left scores dead, including children. “When the United Nations consistently fails in its duty to act collectively, there are times in the life of […]