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GoM allows airlines to directly import jet fuel
In major initiatives to strengthen the cash-strapped aviation sector, a Group of Ministers on Tuesday decided to allow airlines to directly import jet fuel to enable them save on high incidence of tax and permit Air India to raise Rs 7,400 crore by issuing bonds or other means.

Stage set for first phase of UP Assembly polls
Polling for the first phase of the high voltage Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections for 55 seats in 10 districts would be held on Wednesday.

Govt pegs 2011-12 economic growth at 6.9 pc
The economic growth is likely to fall to a three-year low of 6.9 per cent in 2011-12, mainly due to sharp slowdown in manufacturing, agriculture and mining sectors, against 8.4 per cent expansion in the last fiscal.

India await tough Sri Lanka test tomorrow in ODI series
India will need to strike the right combination and lift the standard of their game as they strive to bring their ODI tri-series campaign back on track when they take on Sri Lanka at WACA, Perth on Wednesday.

India, Mauritius to sign agreements
India and Mauritius will hold wide-ranging discussions on Tuesday with a focus on ramping up cooperation in the field of economy and security besides inking a number of agreements.

Maldives president quits after police mutiny
Maldives' first democratically elected president resigned on Tuesday after a police mutiny described by his office as an attempted coup, capping three weeks of political upheaval in the holiday paradise.

Krishna to hold talks with four Chinese leaders tomorrow
External Affairs Minister S M Krishna is set to hold talks on Sino-Indian ties with four senior Chinese officials in Beijing on Tuesday besides inaugurating the new Indian Embassy building.

All eyes on Russian minister's Syria trip
As Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov heads to Syria for talks with President Bashar al-Assad, to find a way out amid pressure from Western countries and Arab League proposal seeking to end Bashar al-Assad regime.

Norway's IT Min meets Sibal; seeks security of investment
Initiating dialogue at diplomatic level post cancellation of Uninor's 2G licences, Norway's IT Minister Rigmor Aasrud on Tuesday met telecom minister Kapil Sibal and discussed way forward while raising concern over its investments in Indian operations.

Abbas to head Palestinian unity government
Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have agreed to name President Mahmoud Abbas as Head of a Unity Government that will oversee preparations for presidential and legislative elections.

Indian IT cos in US paid $15bn in taxes in last 5 yrs: Mathai
The Indian IT industry in the US has contributed USD 15 billion in taxes alone in the last five years, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said, stressing on the need to eliminate discriminatory actions.

Tumour is curable, Yuvraj will be back on field by May: Doc
The malignant tumour, for which Yuvraj Singh is getting treatment in the US is curable and the India cricketer will be back on field in three months time, his doctor said on Monday.

UN appeals India to ratify global nuclear test ban treaty
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has appealed to eight countries, including India, to ratify the CTBT to bring the global nuclear test ban into force.

Sensex snaps 5-day rally on low growth estimates, global cues
Snapping 5-day rally, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex fell 85 points on Tuesday on profit booking by funds on low economic growth estimates for this fiscal and a weak trend in global markets.

Oil up in Asia, boosted by European cold snap
Oil was up in Asian trade on Tuesday, with a lingering cold snap in Europe spurring Brent prices while bargain hunters snapped up cheaper US crude, analysts said.

Suu Kyi hits the campaign trail in Myanmar
Crowds of supporters greeted Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi with thunderous applause as she embarked on Tuesday on her first campaign trip since becoming an official candidate for April elections.

Russian FM in Syria amid escalating violence
Thousands of Syrians waving Russian flags cheered Russia's foreign minister as he arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for talks with embattled President Bashar Assad on the country's escalating violence.

Obama orders blocking of Iranian properties
In a move bound to rattle Tehran, US President Barack Obama on Monday issued an executive order blocking property of Iranian government and its financial institutions in America.

44 killed in Philippine earthquake
At least 44 people, including school children were killed on Monday after a severe 6.8 magnitude quake hit the third-largest island in the Philippines and causing buildings to collapse and shutting down power supply.

Pak SC suspends election of 28 lawmakers
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Monday, including three ministers, elected under an incomplete Election Commission, reflecting the continuing tensions between the government and the judiciary.

No Israel decision on attacking Iran: Obama
United States President Barack Obama has said that Israel has not made a decision yet on attacking Iran's nuclear installations, noting that he still prefers to use diplomacy.

Big freeze tightens grip in Europe as death toll tops 300
The Arctic cold snap that has hit Europe for over a week had claimed nearly 300 lives by today, brought air travel chaos to London and dumped snow as far south as Rome and even North Africa.

Pakistan cannot afford war over Kashmir: Gilani
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani wledged that the Kashmir issue would have to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy as Pakistan "cannot afford wars" in the 21st century.

Pak selectors pick youngsters for ODI, T20s against England
Young batsmen batsmen Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq along with wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal were on Tuesday rewarded for their fine Test performances as Pakistani selectors retained them in the separate squads for the one-day and Twenty20 cricket series against England in the UAE.

Cricket Australia withdraws Hindi advertisement
Facing heavy fine for alleged promotion of tobacco, Cricket Australia has withdrawn a Hindi advertisement from the ongoing tri-series.

England win makes Pakistan a cricket power: Misbah
Winning captain Misbah-ul Haq said his team's 3-0 routing of world number one England sends a strong message to the cricketing world -- Pakistan is a power and should be ignored no more.

Djokovic, Barcelona win at 2012 Laureus awards
The dominant forces in tennis and football were honored on Monday, with Novak Djokovic winning the top individual prize and Barcelona capturing the team trophy at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards.

Jadeja costliest player at 5th IPL auction
Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday expectedly turned out to be the biggest draw for the franchises with Chennai Super Kings buying the young Indian all-rounder for a whopping USD two million (approx. Rs 9.72 crore) in the players' auction for the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League in Bangalore.

Govt to present Budget for 2012-13 on March 16
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will unveil the Union Budget for 2012-13 on March 16 in the Lok Sabha.

Rahul takes a dig at Advani over corruption in BJP ruled states
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Monday reiterated his party's commitment to stand by aam admi.

People's level of tolerance against corruption declining: CVC
Observing that the "cancer" of corruption has corroded every organ of public life, Central Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar on Monday advocated bringing strong mechanisms like public grievance redressal system and citizen's charter to stem the menace.

SC issues notice to Centre on illegal drug trials in India
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response on conducting an independent inquiry into alleged illegal clinical trials of untested drugs by pharmaceutical companies in various states.

Nair, 3 other scientists indicted for Antrix-Devas deal
Former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair and three other senior scientists, who were barred from holding any government posts, have been indicted by the country's top space body-appointed committee for acts of commission in the Antrix-Devas deal.

Cold wave back in Punjab and Rajasthan
Cold wave was back in Punjab and Rajasthan where minimum temperatures dropped by 2-5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday following snowfall in upper reaches of neighbouring Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

Rahul's politics not aimed at becoming PM: Priyanka
Becoming Prime Minister is not the "central focus" of Rahul Gandhi's politics, according to his sister Priyanka, who said that Manmohan Singh is "extremely good" and a question of change does not arise at the moment.

Stage set for first phase of UP Assembly polls
Polling for the first phase of the high voltage Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections for 55 seats in 10 districts would be held on Wednesday.