In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84......

With democracy intact, Zardari steps down as Pak President

In a golden moment in Pakistan's chequered 66-year political history, President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday left the presidency after successfully completing his five-year term, paving the way......

'Swiss authorities can't open cases against Zardari'

Swiss authorities cannot open graft cases against Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari under an order from the supreme court, Law Minister Farooq Naek has said. The Swiss authorities had conveyed......

Pak SC drops contempt charge against PM Ashraf

In a huge relief to Pakistan Prime Minster Raja Pervez Ashraf, the country's apex court on Wednesday discharged the court of contempt notice servedon him. It may be recalled that in the same......

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

FIFA has been plagued by a wave of scandals and controversy Boycott unlikely to gather much support outside Europe Image: A camera is seen by the FIFA logo outside the FIFA headquarters.......