Thursday 31 March 2016

Kolkata flyover collapse: Construction firm was on Rail Ministry’s watchlist


S C Agnihotri, Chief Managing Director, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), told The Indian Express, “Because of non-performance, we had terminated a few of their contracts.”

Pakistanis critical of Taliban, extremist groups: Pew research


In the survey last April, 72 percent had an unfavourable view of the Taliban umbrella group, while six-in-10 had negative opinions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan specifically.

UN court acquits Serb ultranationalist Vojislav Seselj of war crimes


"Following this verdict, Vojislav Seselj is now a free man,'' Presiding Judge Jean-Claude Antonetti at the hearing in The Hague, which Seselj did not attend.

US: India has important role in stewardship of nuclear weapons


"India has a very important role to play with respect to responsible stewardship of nuclear weapons and nuclear materials"

Myanmar's NLD seeks to bolster Suu Kyi's dominant cabinet role


The NLD tabled a special bill, mentioning Nobel peace laureate by name, that would create the post of a National Presidential Adviser, giving her freedom to coordinate intra-ministerial affairs and help influence the executive.

Turkey: Four killed, 14 wounded in car bomb attack in Diyarbakir, say reports




Broadcaster Haberturk TV said the blast hit near a bus station in the city, the largest in the mainly Kurdish southeast. Ambulances rushed to the scene, Haberturk said.

Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam to be taken to France


Abdeslam dropped his initial objection to being extradited and had also renewed an offer to cooperate with the French authorities.

Donald Trump suggests 'punishment' for women who get abortions


The subject of abortion remains highly controversial in the US decades after the Supreme Court legalized it.

EgyptAir hijacker Seif Mustafa's ex-wife says he is 'extremely dangerous'

Marina Paraschou rejected media reports that 59-year-old Seif Eddin Mustafa hijacked the Airbus A320 with 72 passengers and crew onboard out of love for her

Nuclear security summit: US, Japan with South Korea warn North of provocations

The US, Japanese, and South Korean leaders together warned North Korea would face even tougher sanctions and more isolation if provokes again with nuclear and missile tests.

Ki and Ka movie review: Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor ready for the litmus test


Ki & Ka movie review by Shubhra Gupta will be up in a few hours from now. Audience will be seeing a fresh new pairing in the form of Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. The film directed by R Balki explores the concept of role reversal where a man takes on roles that are traditionally considered feminine.
Arjun Kapoor will be seen playing the role of a househusband in the film while Kareena plays the hotshot ambitious corporate working wife.
The movie has generated positive buzz owing to its quirky promotions. The USP of the movie will lie in the sizzle the lead pair will generate onscreen. Kisses, fun moments and emotions are in plenty but will their chemistry come crackling is something that we will have to wait and watch.