Monthly Archives: September 2017
Court extends Shabir Shah’s judicial custody in money laundering case
September 27th, 2017
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) A sessions court here on Wednesday extended till October 13 the judicial custody of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah in a money laundering case. Additional Sessions Judge Sidharth Sharma also extended the judicial custody ...
‘Daughters of the East’ need support of India, China
September 27th, 2017
By Subir Bhaumik Sheikh Hasina and Aung San Suu Kyi have much in common. They are daughters of great fathers who spearheaded the freedom struggles of their countries (and both lost their fathers early). Both fought bitter, protracted struggles ...
India aim for record in 4th ODI vs Australia to be played tomorrow
September 27th, 2017
Bengaluru, Sep 27 (IANS) Skipper Virat Kohli will aim to surpass predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s record winning run as captain when India take on Australia in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday. ...
Priyanka Chopra makes top 10 on Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid TV Actresses list
September 27th, 2017
Here’s the list of this year’s highest paid TV actresses, according to Forbes: Sofia Vergara — $41.5 million Kaley Cuoco — $26 million Mindy Kaling — $13 million Ellen Pompeo — $13 million Mariska Hargitay — $12.5 million Julie ...
Indian army inflicts ‘heavy casualties’ on Naga insurgents on Myanmar border
September 27th, 2017
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The Indian Army on Wednesday said it has inflicted “heavy casualties” on NSCN (K) militants during a firefight along the border with Myanmar, but clarified that it was “not a surgical strike”. Officials said ...
Wings have fallen off our plane: Rahul on India’s economy ‘mess’
September 27th, 2017
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The Congress, led by party Vice President Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday launched a frontal attack on the Modi government over the state of the economy, after BJP leader Yashwant Sinha aired his views on ...
Rocket attack on Kabul airport after Mattis arrives
September 27th, 2017
Kabul, Sep 27 (IANS) At least 20 rockets landed near the Kabul international airport on Wednesday hours after US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in the Afghan capital, the media reported. Kabul airport Chief Yaqub Rassouli said the rockets ...
Don’t blame Pakistan, Haqqanis were your ‘darlings’ at one time: Khawaja Asif tells US
September 27th, 2017
New York, Sep 27 (IANS) Pakistan has told the US that it can’t be blamed for terrorists like Hafiz Saeed, who masterminded the Mumbai terror attack, saying Washington considered such men as “darlings” until a few years ago. Mincing ...
Southasian Pulse Radio Headlines – September 25
September 26th, 2017
Hundreds of people are without power as Toronto heat warning continues. Bombardier aims to close plane deals ahead of Trudeau’s visit to China. NDP has alleged Liberals are spending $5.5 million in advertising hydro price cuts. Peel Police is ...
Delhi High Court rejects Honeypreet Insan’s bail plea
September 26th, 2017
NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected anticipatory bail plea of Honeypreet Insan, who is facing charges of sedition and inciting violence after the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim in two rape cases. “She has ...
