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South East Asian countries to share intelligence

With most of the South East Asian countries hit by terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said countries in the region have agreed to exchange of information and intelligence among them......

The Leverage Trump's US Has On Xi's China Has Shrunk

The stock and bond markets told Trump firmly that any idea of isolating China would lead to harming the US economy and this forced Trump to backtrack, points out Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Then US......

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

IMAGE: Police personnel search a bookstore in Srinagar, August 7, 2025, following the Union Territory government's ban on 25 books accused of promoting secessionism and false narratives in Jammu......

ASEAN nations differ on Myanmar

Differences among the Association of South-East Asian Nations came to the fore on Tuesday night when 10 heads of governments aborted a briefing by United Nations Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari on......

US to consult India, China on its Burma policy

Announcing its policy to enter into a dialogue with Myanmar's military junta, the Barack Obama administration on Tuesday said it would actively consult and seek the help of countries like India and......

First East Asian Summit begins

Even as the stage is set for the first East Asian Summit, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, there is apprehension that it would be nothing more than just 'talk shop'.The Association of South East Asian......

East Asian leaders agree on energy cooperation

Faced with high energy costs hitting economies of the region, leaders of Association of South East Asian Nations and their dialogue partners on Monday agreed to strengthen regional cooperation on......

Private airlines can fly to Saarc nations

Private domestic airlines can spread their wings further. The Cabinet today approved operations by private airlines to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) countries.It also......

Vajpayee blasts rich nations over trade agenda

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Thursday slammed the developed world, expressing concern over the imbalances in the development agenda of trade negotiations.He said the development dimension......

Why the prime minister is going to Philippines

A direct drive from anywhere in India to Vietnam. A train line from Delhi to Hanoi. Countries sharing energy resources -- not just petroleum products, think foreign help during an electricity grid......

Chit Chat: Australia welcomes the idea of joining Asian Games

Lauren Jackson of the Australia Olympic basketball team carries her country's flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games (For representational purpose only). Photograph:......

Why India may miss out on hosting big-ticket events

IMAGE: France's Amina Zidani trains during her practice session ahead of the Women's World Championships in New Delhi (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Anushree......

Celebration time in J&K as Pencak Silat gets Asian Games nod

Pencak Silat is a full-body fighting sport, which includes grappling and throwing, in addition to the use of weaponry. The sport is indigenous to Indonesia, the host of next month's Asian Games.......

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal. IMAGE: Tulsidas Balaram,......