UN chief asks Gambia parties to observe restraint
United Nations, Dec 31 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday called on all parties in Gambia to exercise restraint…
Read MoreEnd-September external debt swells to $455 bn
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Recording an increase of 3.1 percent, equivalent to $13.7 billion, over the level at the…
Read MoreFive arrested from two Agra hotels
Agra, Dec 31 (IANS) Five people were arrested Wednesday night from two hotels here, police said. Senior Superintendent of Police…
Read MoreWill boost investment in infrastructure, manufacture in 2015: Jaitley
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The government will encourage public and private investment in infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, Finance Minister…
Read MorePakistan summons Indian diplomat over firing
Islamabad, Dec 31 (IANS) Pakistan Wednesday summoned India’s deputy high commissioner and lodged a protest over the killing of two…
Read MoreRussia plans to increase borrowings from reserve fund
Moscow, Dec 31 (IANS) The Russian government would ask for permission to increase borrowings from the reserve fund in 2015,…
Read MorePilgrims offer Rs.832 crore to Tirumala temple in 2014
Hyderabad, Dec 31 (IANS) The Venkateswara temple, India’s richest shrine located on the Tirumala hills in Tirupati, earned Rs.832 crore…
Read MoreRussia says NATO responsible for Afghan security situation
Moscow, Dec 31 (IANS) Russia said Wednesday NATO continues to bear responsibility for maintaining security in Afghanistan after it withdraws…
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