Indian-origin in race for Portugal PM candidate
london: A Goan-origin politician has emerged as a frontrunner to become Portugal's next Prime Minister after the country's main Opposition Socialist Party chose him as its candidate for the 2015 elections.
lufthansa pilots' stir hits 20,000 passengers
Frankfurt: A new walkout by lufthansa pilots on Tuesday forced the cancellation of 50 flights in Frankfurt, Germany's busiest airport, affecting roughly 20,000 passengers, the airline said.
19th Indian jailed for rioting in Singapore
Singapore: A 25-year-old Indian was on Tuesday jailed for 18 weeks for obstructing a police officer trying to disperse mob during Singapore's worst violence in 40 years, the 19th Indian imprisoned in connection with the incident.
Thai to give tourists ‘safety' wristbands
Bangkok: Thailand on Tuesday announced plans to give tourists wristbands carrying their personal details, as the kingdom falls under intense scrutiny over visitor safety following the murder of two British holidaymakers.
Saudi Arabia to host over 1.4 million Hajis
Mecca: Over 1.4 million foreign pilgrims, about one-fourth of whom are from the Indian sub-continent, will perform Haj this year, Saudi Arabia's Haj Minister said on Tuesday ahead of the world's largest annual gathering.