Modi flags off superfast train connecting Varanasi and Delhi
Varanasi, Jan 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a train connecting Varanasi — his parliamentary constituency…
Read MoreAirport, highways shut as China sees worst cold in years
Beijing, Jan 22 (IANS) Highways were closed and airport traffic was disrupted as the worst cold in years hit many…
Read MoreSeoul seeks n-talks minus Pyongyang
Seoul, Jan 22 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye said on Friday that six-party talks, which exclude North Korea, should…
Read MoreSeoul to pressurise Pyongyang to give up n-programme
Seoul, Jan 22 (IANS) South Korea on Friday vowed to respond to North Korea’s nuclear programme sternly in 2016 after…
Read MoreICC appoints Channel 2 Group as audio rights partner
Dubai, Jan 22 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Channel 2 Group as its global audio rights partner…
Read MoreChinese shares close high
Beijing, Jan 22 (IANS) China’s stocks closed higher on Friday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 1.25 percent, at…
Read MoreMost US citizens support ‘smart’ guns: Survey
New York, Jan 22 (IANS) Nearly 60 percent of US citizens will purchase a “smart” or childproof gun – a…
Read MoreCeline Dion breaks down as she mourns late husband
Montreal, Jan 22 (IANS) Singer Celine Dion broke down at the public visitation of her late husband and manager Rene…
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