U.S must understand the value of partnership and retain dignity of Khobraga...
New Delhi – Taking a stand on the case of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested and strip searched in New York last Thursday, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said on Saturday that the Unites States of America must understand the value of its partnership with India,... read more »
Petrol price hiked by 50 paise, diesel by 11 paise
New Delhi – The price of petrol has been hike by 50 paise and diesel by 11 paise per litre, effective from Saturday. This has been done in the wake of increased international prices of gasoline and a spike in dealer commission, government and industry officials said. The revised cost of... read more »
Gold price recovers, but ends the week at 3-1/2-year low
New York – Gold rebounded from an early dip to a six-month low on short covering on Friday, but is still on track for its largest annual loss in 32 years, as the Federal Reserve’s plan to scale back its monetary stimulus and expectations of narrower U.S. government deficits have weighed... read more »
Chouhan inducts 23 ministers
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday expanded his ministry with the induction of 19 Cabinet Ministers and four ministers of State. Mr. Chouhan took oath as the Chief Minister for the third time on December 14, following BJP’s thumping victory in the assembly... read more »
‘Pyar kiya to darna kya’: Karzai on ties with India!
Pune – Afghan President Hamid Karzai, acknowledging the “love affair” between India and Afghanistan, has said if India continues with its current levels of support to his... read more »
Telangana bill tabled, lawmakers clash
Hyderabad – The bill for bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh was Monday tabled in the assembly amid unprecedented acrimony, as legislators of Seemandhra and Telangana regions nearly came to... read more »
Passing Lokpal bill top priority for us: Kamal Nath
New Delhi – The anti-corruption Lokpal bill is top pr! iority for the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and, if needed, the government will extend parliament’s winter session to... read more »
Pakistan, Sri Lanka discuss naval cooperation
Colombo – Visiting Pakistani Naval Chief Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila discussed ways to boost military cooperation with Sri Lanka, the government here said Monday. Admiral Sandila... read more »
Congress declare Rahul Gandhi its PM candidate on Jan 17: Report
In a bid to revive party’s fortunes after its debacle in Assembly polls conducted in four out of five major states, Congress is expected to declare Rahul Gandhi, who is currently serving as its... read more »
