Italy's Top Court Orders Retrial Of Ex-Finmeccanica Executives In VVIP Chopper Case

Italy's Top Court Orders Retrial Of Ex-Finmeccanica Executives In VVIP Chopper Case  Italy's highest court has ordered a re-trial of former top executives at defence group Leonardo Finmeccanica over allegations of bribery in a 2010 contract to provide a dozen VVIP helicopters to India.In April, a Milan appeals court sentenced former Finmeccanica CEO Giuseppe Orsi to four and a half years in

Rajasthan Cabinet Reshuffle Likely Today

Rajasthan Cabinet Reshuffle Likely Today JAIPUR:  Cabinet reshuffle in Rajasthan is likely to take place today after a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in Jaipur. The ministers have been asked to be present for the meeting in Jaipur at 11.30 am. The oath ceremony will take place at 2 pm in Raj Bhawan, official sources said. The announcement of reshuffle or expansion will be made in

Bill English Will Be New Zealand's Next Prime Minister

Bill English Will Be New Zealand's Next Prime Minister WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND:  Bill English is set to become New Zealand's next prime minister following the shock resignation this week of John Key. The two other challengers for the role both conceded on Thursday, saying that English had secured the majority support he needed from his 58 National Party colleagues in the parliament.The

Sammy Lee, First Asian-American Man to Win Olympic Gold, Die at 96

Sammy Lee, First Asian-American Man to Win Olympic Gold, Die at 96 Two-time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Diver, Sammy Lee died of pneumonia on December 2, 2016 in Newport Beach. He was 96. He was the first Asian-American to win an Olympic gold medal for the U.S. Lee became the first man to win consecutive Olympic titles in diving in 1948 and 1952 and was the oldest diver at age 32 to

Venezuela Suspended from Mercosur Trade Bloc

Venezuela Suspended from Mercosur Trade Bloc The South American nations has suspended Venezuela on December 2, 2016 from the Mercosur trade bloc for violating the bloc’s democratic principles and failing to meet its basic standards. The Foreign Ministers of the four founding members of Mercosur-Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay- reached the decision to revoke the Mercosur

Flipkart founders named 'Asians of the Year'

Flipkart founders named 'Asians of the Year' Flipkart founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal have added another feather in their caps as they have been selected by the Straits Times of Singapore for the prestigious ‘2016 Asian of the Year’ as part of a group called the ‘The Disruptors’. This comes after Time magazine’s decision to put the Indian ecommerce giant’s founders on the list of 100

Indian scientist wins dark energy-related 10-year-old wager

Indian scientist wins dark energy-related 10-year-old wager Pune-based theoretical physicist and Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) professor Thanu Padmanabhan has won the decade long challenge he posed to the international community of astrophysicists to prove his ideas on dark energy wrong by 2016.  David Wiltshire conceded the wager at the 13th

Delhi Airport world’s 22nd most connected airport

Delhi Airport world’s 22nd most connected airport The Indira Gandhi International Airport(IGT) in New Delhi is the 22nd most connected airport in the world, according to air travel intelligence company OAG. Mumbai Airport has been ranked 28th, while OAG’s 2016 Megahubs Index has been topped by Chicago Airport in the United States. Meanwhile, the Atlanta and Dallas Airports, also in the US, have

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key resigns

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key resigns Popular New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced his shock resignation on Monday, saying it was the right time to go after eight years in the job. Key called it the hardest decision he has ever made. Deputy PM Bill English is likely to take over

Mukesh Kumar makes history in Golf Asia Tour

It was a short putt, from under two feet. But in the context of the title-race for the $400,000 Panasonic Open, it was the biggest putt of Mukesh Kumar’s career spanning 32 years. Mukesh gently stroked the ball into the cup, took out the ball, removed his cap and raised his arms to acknowledge the cheers from his vociferous supporters. With this, the 51-year old from Mhow also became the oldest first-

Hollywood Child actor Billy Chapin passes away at 72

Hollywood Child actor Billy Chapin passes away at 72 Billy Chapin, known for featuring in films like ‘The Kid from Left Field’ and ‘The Night of the Hunter’ as a child actor, has died. He was 72.His sister and fellow former child actor, Lauren, announced the news on Facebook on Saturday.She wrote that Billy had died on Friday night ‘after a long illness’. “Billy was a wonderful brother to both Michael and me,” Lauren

Italian PM announces resignation after losing refrendum

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announces resignation after loosing a referendum on constitutional reform by a wide margin; Italy plunges in a new phase of political uncertainty and possible economic turmoil. In Italy, exit polls have predicted an overwhelming rejection to constitutional reform proposals on which Prime Minister Matteo Renzi staked his political future. Polls called the vote for the No camp

PV Sindhu beats Dhoni, Kohli & Sachin

PV Sindhu beats Dhoni, Kohli & Sachin PV Sindhu, the lady who put India on high with her Rio Olympic Silver medal in the event of Badminton, has now been ranked as the top-searched sports person of 2016 in India. According to a survey by Yahoo, Sindhu is the most searched sportsman in India for 2016. After her Olympic stint at Rio, she is undoubtedly the most sought after and

Formula One World champion Nico Rosberg announces shock retirement

Nico Rosberg quit Formula One on Friday, just five days after winning the world title for Mercedes in a move that stunned motor racing. The 31-year-old German, who beat off teammate Lewis Hamilton in the finale, is the first reigning champion to quit since Alain Prost in 1993.  Rosberg made the bombshell revelation in Vienna ahead of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) annual awards ceremony. "I

US defence bill pledges $900 million aid to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The US House of Representatives has passed a defence bill that pledges $900 million in economic and other assistance to Pakistan, a significant portion of which is dependent of a Pentagon certification that the country is taking demonstrable steps against the dreaded Haqqani Network.The US National Defence Authorisation Act for fiscal year 2017 was passed in the House of Representatives

Pakistan to host first Davis Cup match in 12 years

Pakistan to host first Davis Cup match in 12 years 

International Tennis Federation (ITF) has given its approval to host a Davis Cup tie against Iran in Islamabad in February 3-5, 2017 announced by Pakistan Tennis Federation secretary Khalid. Pakistan host its Davis Cup tennis tie at home after 12 years while Pakistan last hosted a Davis Cup tie in

Cyclone Nada Passed off Peacefully through the Karaikal coast.

Cyclone Nada Passed off Peacefully through the Karaikal coast. Cyclone Nada passed off peacefully through the Karaikal coast of Puducherry at 5 am on December 2,2016. Later it made landfall near Nagapattinam at a speed of 50 km per hour, after weakening into a deep depression in the early hours.In Cuddalore, where there has been a steady drizzle since a day before cyclone, the

Salman appointed ambassador of BMC’s Swachh Bharat Mission’

Salman appointed ambassador of BMC’s Swachh Bharat Mission’ Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation(BMC) has roped actor Salman Khan for it’s drive against open defecation and litter said by Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta. Salman’s Being Human Foundation decided donate five mobile toilets to the BMC to be placed at Bandstand. The BMC recently declared 12 out of Mumbai’s 24 wards

AIFF Conferred with AFC Developing Member Association of the Year Award

AIFF Conferred with AFC Developing Member Association of the Year Award All India Football Federation (AIFF) has won the AFC Developing Member Association of the Year Award at the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Annual Awards held in Abu Dhabi on December 1, 2016. AIFF President Praful Patel received the Award from AFC Vice-President Ali Kafashian at a glittering

Federal Bank ties up with Spice Digital

Federal Bank ties up with Spice Digital  Kochi based Federal Bank has tied up with Spice Digital for cash management services through the bank’s e-collection facility.  From now Spice Digital can remit its cash collection at the Federal Bank branches. This helps the outlets to get replenished its running limits on the spot enabling them to continue to serve the customers hassle-free.