Chandigarh, April 25 : Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to “immediately” come to the rescue of farmers who had suffered extensive damage to their crops following unseasonal rains and other vagaries of weather. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Badal drew his attention towards the extremely sensitive […]
Sydney, 25 April 2015:Diplomats say the first round of Iran nuclear talks aimed at turning a tentative agreement into a final deal has been positive and indicates an agreement can be reached by the June 30 deadline.The United States and five other powers want Tehran to agree to long-term curbs on programs that can make […]
Sydney, 25 April 2015: The mysterious registration of companies in Australia and other Test countries by Indian business giant Essel Group has left cricket authorities wary about what they believe could be plans for a new rebel league or even an extraordinary takeover bid for global cricket.The International Cricket Council and national bodies are endeavouring […]
Sydney, 25 April 2015: Sir Angus Houston hopes Australians take time to learn more about the ‘Anzac experience’ as the nation pauses for centenary commemorations.Six months after visiting Albany for the 100th anniversary of the departure of the first Anzacs, Sir Angus returned to the coastal WA town to honour their sacrifices.The retired Air Chief […]
Sydney, 25 April 2015: New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has acknowledged soldiers past and present – including two who lost their lives in the recent floods – at an Anzac ceremony in Sydney’s Hyde Park.Diggers Colin Webb, 79 and Brian Wilson, 72, had plans to march with their fellow war veterans on Anzac Day, […]