India, UK aim to double trade in 5 years; to set up CEOs Forum
India and the UK has set a target to double their USD 12 bn bilateral commerce in next five years and agreed to set up a forum comprising top business leaders from the two sides to enhance economic ties.
Geetha Johri, P C Pandey summoned by CBI in Sohrab case
Senior IPS officer Geetha Johri and former Gujarat DGP P C Pandey have been summoned by the CBI for questioning in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, amid allegations some police officers tried to influence investigations.
Food inflation down to single digit at 9.67 pc
Food inflation fell to single digit at 9.67 percent for the first time this year at a time when the government is facing a concerted Opposition attack on rising food and fuel prices.
Price rise rocks Parliament for 3rd consecutive day
The issue of price rise stalled proceedings in both Houses of Parliament for the third consecutive day on Thursday with the opposition demanding discussion under a rule that entails voting.
UK to talk to Pak on ending terror in India
Endorsing India's stand that no cause is good enough to justify terrorism, Britain on Thursday said that it will discuss with Pakistan "frankly, clearly and openly" on the need to reduce and eliminate terror from India.
Govt open to make N-bill more robust, transparent
Government has said it was open to make the Nuclear Liability Bill "more robust and transparent" and hoped that the Parliamentary panel submits its report within a week about the final meeting on the issue.
Cap on immigration won't harm Indian investments: Britain
Stating that it welcomes foreign investors, Britain allayed fears that its proposed cap on immigration would harm investments from India.
Indian among top envoys push political parties to end deadlock
Amid growing international concern over the deepening constitutional crisis in Nepal, top envoys, including those from India, the US and UN, on Thursday stepped up consultations with top political leaders for an early election of a new prime minister so that the stalled peace process is not derailed.
UN declares access to clean water a human right
The UN General Assembly Wednesday recognised access to clean water and sanitation as a human right.
Pakistan needs to do more in war against terror: US
Backing British Premier David Cameron's call to Pakistan to stop "exporting" terror, the US says more needs to be done by that country in fighting terrorism despite making a strategic shift in taking aggressive action.
Ban asks India, Pak to address all issues with patience
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked India and Pakistan to make renewed efforts to address outstanding issues on the basis of patience, perseverance and compromise.
US hopes India would convince Burmese Gen to restore democracy
As the top Burmese General Than Shwe concluded his visit to India, the US on Thursday hoped that New Delhi would leverage its good contacts with the military ruler to convince him for the restoration of democracy and protection of human rights of his own people.
Sharma invites British investment in infra, food processing
India has invited British investments into sectors such as infrastructure and food processing.
Processed food exports value up by 20 pc in 2008-09: Sahai
Processed food exports rose by 20.3 per cent to over Rs 16 lakh in 2008-09, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.
Cap on immigration won't harm Indian investments: Britain
Stating that it welcomes foreign investors, Britain allayed fears that its proposed cap on immigration would harm investments from India.
Respond to grievances within 14 days or face penalty: IRDA
Insurance regulator IRDA on Thursday asked the insurance companies to respond to the grievances of customers within two weeks or face penal action, a move aimed at protecting the interest of policyholders.
Sensex up 35 pts; RIL down for second day
The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark index, Sensex, on Thursday gained 35 points in range-bound trading, amid food inflation falling to single digit and mixed trends in Asia.
Rupee bounces back by 22 paise Vs dlr on heavy dollar sell-off
The rupee on Thursday rebounded sharply by 22 paise to close at one-month high of 46.53/54 against the US currency following heavy dollar sell-off amid sustained foreign fund flows into the equity markets.
Nath asks truckers to abandon strike in country's interest
Minister of Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath said that the truckers should not go on strike in the larger interest of the country after they on Tuesday threatened to go on an indefinite strike to protest against the present toll policy.
Oil hovers near USD 77 on US economy, crude demand
Oil prices hovered near USD 77 barrel on Thursday in Asia amid signs of a slowing US economy and weak demand for crude.
Food inflation down to single digit at 9.67 pc
Food inflation fell to single digit at 9.67 percent for the first time this year at a time when the government is facing a concerted Opposition attack on rising food and fuel prices.
Sri Lanka ex-army chief faces new trial
Sri Lanka's former army chief and defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka was brought before the Colombo High Court on Thursday to answer charges of provoking violence.
Thai court issues warrant for Thaksin over asset case
Thailand's Supreme Court on Thursday issued a new arrest warrant for fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in connection with allegations of false declaration of assets.
Target militants outside Afghanistan : Karzai
Afghan President Hamid Karzai pushed his international partners on Thursday to take stronger action against terrorist sanctuaries outside Afghanistan.
Over 50 killed in heavy rains, flash floods in Pak
Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have played havoc in northwest Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, claiming lives of over 50 people and damaging crops and homes.
Pak needs to do more in war against terror: US
Backing British Premier David Cameron's call to Pakistan to stop "exporting" terror, the US says more needs to be done by that country in fighting terrorism despite making a strategic shift in taking aggressive action.
Emergency teams battle bad weather to search black box
Emergency teams braving heavy rains and slush were continuing efforts to recover bodies and "black box" and flight data recorder of the ill-fated Pakistani passenger plane that killed all 155 people on board.
Obama to hold Af-Pak situation room meeting
US President Barack Obama has convened his monthly situation room meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan Thursday, the first after the leak of more than 92,000 classified documents on Afghan war.
Tonga to send 275 troops to Afghanistan
Tonga government has agreed to deploy 275 soldiers to Afghanistan over the next two years at the request of the British government.
UN declares access to water as a basic human right
The UN has adopted a resolution, which recognised access to clean water and sanitation as a human right.
Tendulkar and Raina star in India's solid response
Sachin Tendulkar slammed a monumental 203 and Suresh Raina notched up his maiden century as India surpassed Sri Lanka's mammoth first innings total with a solid batting display in the second cricket Test which seemed headed for a tame draw in Colombo on Thursday.
PM expresses satisfaction over CWG preparations
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has expressed satisfaction over the Commonwealth Games preparations for the mega event and said it will be a successful one.
Somdev ousted from ATP Farmers Classic
Somdev Devvarman suffered a second successive defeat against Serbia's Janko Tipsaveric to crash out of the ATP Farmers Classic in Los Angeles.
Gill claims 16 of 18 CWG venues 'complete'
The continuing construction work might present a grim picture but Sports Minister M S Gill asserted in the Parliament that 16 of the 18 venues for the Commonwealth Games are "complete".
Diego Maradona says Carlos Bilardo 'betrayed' him
An emotional Diego Maradona, looking to be close to tears, said he was betrayed as Argentina coach by national team director Carlos Bilardo and lied to by Julio Grondona, the president of the Argentine Football Association.
HI to move SC against stay orders
Forced to put off its polls for the fourth time, Hockey India on Wednesday decided to move the Supreme Court against the stay order of the Bombay High Court even as the world body (FIH) threatened to impose sanctions on India if elections were not held at the earliest.
British delegation briefed on CWG'10 preparation
A high level British delegation led by Jeremy Hunt, England's Secretary of State for Sports, was on Wednesday briefed by the 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee on India's preparation for the quadrennial sporting extravaganza starting from 3rd to 14th October.
Counting of votes for 12 assembly seats in Telangana today
The fate of Andhra Pradesh Congress president D Srinivas, TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao's son K T Rama Rao and other candidates in the by-polls held for 12 assembly seats in Telangana region would be known on Friday.
Par panel pulls up govt for delay in BPL census in rural areas
A Parliamentary committee on Thursday pulled up the government for delay in starting BPL census in rural areas, saying it will not cater to the requirements of the 11th Five Year Plan and urgent steps should be taken to complete the task at the earliest.
Left, BJP 'unholy alliance' wasting time of Par: Cong
The Congress accused the Left and BJP of forging an "unholy and opportunistic alliance" and "wasting" time of Parliament by insisting on a discussion on price rise under a rule which entails voting even after the Speaker disallowed the motion.
Centre, states to share funds at 65:35 ratio for RTE
Ending the controversy over sharing of funds and paving the way for implementing the historic Right To Education (RTE) law, the government has fixed the funds sharing pattern at 65 to 35 between the Centre and the states for the next five years.
Heavy rains trigger landslides in north, Konkan region
A fresh spell of monsoon rains hit Konkan region in the western coast and parts of north India triggering landslides and flash floods while seven people perished in heavy showers in Uttar Pradesh.
Maha politicos sell flats got under CM's quota
Instances of politicians cutting across the spectrum using an apparent loophole in rules to sell flats under the CM’s discretionary quota, to make a killing, have surfaced in Maharashtra.
SC reserves judgment on COMPAT jurisdiction case
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgment over a petition of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging that its appellate body, Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT), was overstepping its power by staying an investigation directed by it.
Night train movement suspension extended in WB, Jh’hand
Not satisfied with the prevailing situation in the Naxal-hit areas in the eastern region, the Railways have decided to extend suspension of night movement of trains in parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand till 3rd August.
Geetha Johri, P C Pandey summoned by CBI in Sohrab case
Senior IPS officer Geetha Johri and former Gujarat DGP P C Pandey have been summoned by the CBI for questioning in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, amid allegations some police officers tried to influence investigations.
NIA to probe Samjautha Express blast case
With no breakthrough in the over three-year-old Samjautha Express blast case, the Government has decided to handover its probe to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to unravel the conspiracy.
Restrictions on movement of people in Srinagar, Budgam
Restrictions remained in force on the movement of people in parts of Srinagar and Budgam districts on Thursday in view of the demonstrations planned by separatists across the Kashmir Valley.
Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh improve rural health care facilities
Shedding the 'Bimaru' tag, Rajasthan along with other states like Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Jammu and Kashmir has shown considerable improvement in rural health care sector with surplus primary and community health centres, a feat also shared by the southern states.
Aarushi case: SC to hear Talwar's application on 9th August
The Supreme Court listed for 9th August hearing on the application moved by Rajesh Talwar, father of murdered teenager Aarushi, seeking restraint on the media from irresponsible reporting in the case.
Will overcome Maoist problem in three years: HM
The govt has said it was confident of overcoming the Maoist problem in the next three years and had prepared a two-pronged strategy of initiating development and police action in the affected areas.