Myanmar 'hot pursuit' was planned before Manipur ambush

  The counter-insurgency operation on the Indo-Myanmar border was being planned for the last three months, much before the June 4 ambush by Naga insurgents that killed 18 Indian soldiers,......

In a first, life term for 6 accused in fake currency case

In a first, a special National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai sentenced six accused in a 2009 fake currency case to life imprisonment, terming the possession and circulation of Indian......

Muslim killings: Shut Myanmar embassy in Pak, says Taliban

Vowing to take revenge over the killing of Myanmar's Muslims after they refused to convert to Buddhism, the Tehrik-e-Taliban has warned the Pakistan government to close down Mayanmar's embassy in......

UNSC reforms wont happen soon, says US

Just a week after President Barack Obama's endorsement for India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council, the US has said no breakthrough is expected "anytime soon" on the UNSC reforms.......

Global cashew body to boost trade formed

Cashew growers can soon expect some positive changes in cashewnut trade following the formation of a global alliance on this front.After relentless efforts for over a year, India has succeeded in......

Asean calls off talks on trade pact with India

The Asean has unilaterally called off the next round of negotiations scheduled for May 29 in Singapore for finalising a free-trade agreement with India. The reason is India's refusal to prune the......

LNG import from Iran on track, says Aiyar

The petroleum ministry's $22 billion deal to import 5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per annum over the next 25 years from Iran only needed a procedural clearance from the Iran government,......

GAIL may get stake in Iran Indian Oil plant

The petroleum ministry is likely to allow GAIL India a stake in the gas liquefaction plant to be set up by Indian Oil Corporation and Petropars in the South Pars region of Iran.This follows a......

Sethi-Shandilya win doubles bronze

Geet Sethi and Ashok Shandilya won the bronze medal in the English billiards doubles event at the Asian Games, as India beat Pakistan 3-0 in Doha on Thursday. Sethi and Shandilya, who narrowly lost......

Advani beats Shandilya for gold

Pankaj Advani won the all-India men's billiards final at the Asian Games to grab the country's second gold medal, while compatriot Ashok Shandilya took the silver on Tuesday. After a slow start,......

India lose in LG Cup semis

India crashed out of the LG Cup football tournament, going down 0-4 to Korea University selection in the first semi-final in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Thursday.The Baichung Bhutia-led squad,......

Kunjarani will be placed fourth

Kunjarani Devi is likely to be awarded the fourth place in the women's 48 kg weightlifting event following a positive drug test returned by Aye Khine Nan of Mayanmar, who had finished fourth in the......

Bagan trounce Mohd. Sporting

Favourites Mohun Bagan drubbed an off-colour Mohammedan Sporting 3-0 in their Super Division football league match in Kolkata on Sunday.Mohun Bagan kept up the pressure throughout the match, with......