India, US don’t want ties to be spoilt by one incident: Khurshid
New Delhi – ExternalAffairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Saturday that India and the US are in talks to resolve the stand-off over the alleged mistreatment of an Indian envoy and both sides would not want their close ties to be hurt by this “one incident”. Speaking to reporters... read more »
Obama sees possible resolution to Iran n-issue
Washington – US President Barack Obama said Friday that there is the possibility of a resolution to Iran’s nuclear issue which has been a challenge to the US national security for over a decade. With an interim deal reached between world powers and Iran in November, “we had the... read more »
China launches communication satellite for Bolivia
Beijing – China successfully sent a Bolivian communications satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Centre early Saturday, Xinhua reported. The satellite, produced by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) with a... read more »
Obama says not to negotiate over debt ceiling
Washington – US President Barack Obama Friday said that he would not negotiate with his Republican rivals over raising the federal government’s debt ceiling and the fiscal brinksmanship should not be repeated. US lawmakers should raise the federal government’s borrowing authority... read more »
SpiceJet, Tigerair sign agreement
Hyderabad – India’s low-cost airline SpiceJet and Singapore’s largest budget carrier Tigerair Monday announced that they have signed a three-year interline agreement to... read more »
Nutritious diet also vital for fathers-to-be
Los Angeles – Women alone don’t have to consider making changes in their diet when they think about pregnancy. Men too need a balanced intake before planning a child for the... read more »
BJP says it’s disgusted with Jairam Ramesh’s ‘dirty remark’ on Nar...
Union minister Jairam Ramesh, known for a long-running feud with Narendra Modi, has hit below the belt with his latest jibe against the Gujarat Chief Minister, the BJP says. Mr Ramesh today... read more »
SC rejects plea to modify ruling on disqualification of convicted MPs
The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a plea seeking that its order on disqualification of convicted MPs and MLAs be effective even in case of lawmakers who were held guilty of serious... read more »
Jacob Zuma unveils giant Mandela statue
A 9-metre-tall statue of former South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was unveiled Monday at the seat of government, a day after his tribute-laden funeral capped 10... read more »
