New climate change report reinforces urgent need for action

Uttarakhand was a tragedy that none of us will forget. As experts analysed the tragedy, it became clear that the disaster was more man made. The intergovernmental panel on climate change in its......

CVC to probe shoddy construction at Lucknow airport

The Central Vigilance Commission will inquire into the alleged bungling in construction of a new terminal at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh airport. The probe follows complaints made about......

Assam flood toll rises to 124, Brahmaputra level recedes

Assam on Monday reeled under the impact of floods with the Brahmputra and its tributaries playing havoc in 27 districts of the state affecting nearly 24 lakh people and taking the death toll to......

'Resolving border dispute with China to take time'

India on Wednesday said the resolution of the boundary dispute with China will take time as it required 'a lot of patience'. A day after his talks with Chinese counterpart Yang Jie Chi in......