Govt cautious, says will study ruling first
The government refrained from reacting to the Supreme Court verdict on the right to exercise “none of the above option”, saying that the judgment will have to be studied before any comments can be mad
Obama speaks to Iranian President in first talk since 1979
In a dramatic move, US President Barack Obama on Saturday spoke to his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani over phone - the first highest-level contact between 2 countries in more than 30 years - signalling hope of a rapprochement that has potential to transform the West Asia.
Contrived majority used for report: BJP
With the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) controversial draft report on 2G spectrum scam getting adopted by an “overwhelming majority” on Friday, the Opposition blamed the government for “unashamed
Pakistan’s quake-hit area jolted my massive aftershock
Several cities of Pakistan’s Sindh and Balochistan provinces were on Saturday hit by a massive aftershock measuring 6.8, 3 days after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the region killed over 500 people.
Shah tape: CBI quizzes BJP MPs
The CBI on Friday questioned BJP’s Rajya Sabha members Prakash Javadekar and Bhupendra Yadav in connection with allegations that they had discussed ways to influence the statement of the mother of a f
PM flags India’s concerns over US immigration law changes
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has told President Barack Obama that certain aspects of the proposed changes in the American immigration laws will hit Indian IT professionals, eliciting a promise from the US that concerns will be looked into.
Lalu career hangs on ordinance future
With Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi denouncing the ordinance to shield convicted netas, all eyes are now on the RJD chief and a loyal ally of the UPA, Mr Lalu Prasad Yadav.
India, US eye 5-fold increase in commerce
Eyeing to increase 2-way commerce by 5 times from the current level of $ 100 billion, India and the US have vowed to expeditiously address all trade and investment policy issues to remove obstacles and improve business environment in both countries.
Prez gives nod to Land Bill
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday gave his assent to the Land Acquisition Bill, which was passed by Parliament during the Monsoon Session.
Kenya vows no Somalia pullout after Shebab attack
Kenya has vowed not to bow to Shebab threats of more attacks if troops are not pulled out of Somalia, following a devastating mall attack in Nairobi by the Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents.