'In Those 10 Seconds, Something Very Critical Happened'

'In those 10 seconds, they even made a MAYDAY call -- which is only issued in case of a serious, imminent emergency.' From flying MiGs in the Indian Air Force to investigating fatal air crashes as......

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy. Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

At least eight people were killed and scores injured in a blast at an illegal firecrackers factory in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Sunday morning, the police said. IMAGE: Damaged......

Situation in Sudan very tense, focusing on safety of Indians: Govt

As fighting between two rival forces rages in Sudan, India on Thursday said the situation in that country is "very tense" and it is focusing on ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian......

Thanks to Modi's push, GM mustard set to hit Indian markets

Activists are aghast that at a time when the entire nation is concerned with laxity in food safety regulation as seen in the Maggi case, the Modi government is pushing GM food crops without......

USFDA raises concerns about Ranbaxy's Toansa plant

The US Food and Drug Administration has raised concerns about the manufacturing practices at a factory owned by Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, the drugmaker said on Monday, sending its shares down to......

Modi@1: There is progress but also gaps on various fronts

The government has announced a number of missions, but one on agriculture isn't in place yet, notes Subir GokarnAs the National Democratic Alliance government approaches its first anniversary, the......

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India’s largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Harish Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He......