Hope UNSC reform process will be accelerated: UN chief

Ahead of a visit to India, United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday expressed hope that the Security Council's reform process will be accelerated to meet expectations of countries like India......

Odisha's 'real' hostage crisis!

Abduction for the release of jailed Maoists is becoming a trend in Odisha. Considering the almost habitual surrender of various state governments to their demands, the extremists will use this......

Many want Rahul to play a more active role in Cong

With the Pradesh Congress Committee presidents in at least eight states yet to be appointed, All India Congress Committee general secretaries and other office-bearers in line to be changed,......

'Building habits of cooperation, bonds of trust'

Official Spokesperson (Vishnu Prakash): Good afternoon. Welcome to the joint press interaction. External Affairs Minister S M  Krishna would be making an opening statement. Next, Secretary of......

'Sad that Modi is an object of vilification'

'The suspension of Modi was necessary for a free and fair inquiry. It's not a punishment. If his reply convinces the board, the inquiry proceedings will be dropped if there are others guilty, we......