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British Open squash: World no.1 Nicol too hot for Joshana

May 21, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Hull (England), May 21 (IANS) World No.1 and defending champion Nicol David outclassed India's Joshana Chinappa in the first round of the Allam British Open Squash Championships here Tuesday.

Despite aberrations, India and China truly see themselves as partners: Khurshid

May 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday said that despite aberrations like the recent stand-off over the Chinese troop incursion in the Eastern Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, both India and China truly see themselves as partners in the regional and global context, both presently and for the future as well.

British Open squash: Ghosal wins opener, Joshana makes main draw

May 20, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Hull (England), May 20 (IANS) Saurav Ghosal blanked Jonathan Kemp in his men's first round match while Joshana Chinappa rallied past Deon Saffery to make the women's draw at the Allam British Open Squash Championships here Monday.

India, China border dispute complicated: Indian envoy

May 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The boundary dispute between India and China is a complicated issue and needs detailed examination, India's envoy to China said here Monday.

Serves our interests to coexist peacefully, says Li in India

May 19, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Arriving in India days after a border stand-off, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Sunday that China regards India as an important partner and friend, and it serves their bilateral interests and the world to coexist peacefully.

Dipika, Ghosal seek breakthrough at British Open

May 19, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Hull (England), May 19 (IANS) Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal will lead India's challenge at the British Open Squash Championships beginning here Monday. The prestigious tournament is the world's oldest.

Dipika, Ghosal seek breakthrough at British Open squash

May 19, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Hull (England), May 19 (IANS) Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal will lead India's challenge at the British Open Squash Championships beginning here Monday. The prestigious event is the oldest on the calendar.

Asteroid 9 times larger than Queen Elizabeth 2 ship to sail past Earth on May 31

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Asteroid 1998 QE2 will sail past Earth on May 31, getting no closer than about 3.6 million miles (5.8 million kilometers), or about 15 times the distance between Earth and the moon.

Chinese premier in India, border row on agenda

May 19, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Sunday on a three-day state visit, his first overseas trip after assuming office in March, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a string of issues including the recent border row.

'Li will get chance to explain incursion to Manmohan'

May 18, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The recent incursion by Chinese troops cast a "pretty dark shadow" on India-China relations, but the issue was handled "maturely" by both and probably Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will "get a chance to explain why, what happened" during his talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, sources said Saturday.

Army officer killed in gunfight with militants on LoC

May 18, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Srinagar, May 18 (ANI): A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was killed on Saturday during an infiltration bid by militants in the Macchil sector along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District.

Witherspoon, Phoenix reunite for crime drama

May 18, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) Actors Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix will reportedly team up again for a crime thriller, to be directed by Paul Thomas.

Manipur, Mizo groups want Inner Line Permit reintroced

May 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Aizawl/Agartala, May 17 (IANS) A Manipuri group of activists has demanded the reintroduction of Inner Line Permits (ILP) in northeastern states to "protect the indigenous and domicile" people in the region.

Asteroid 9 times larger than Queen Elizabeth 2 ship to whisk past Earth on May 31

May 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Asteroid 1998 QE2 will sail past Earth on May 31, getting no closer than about 3.6 million miles (5.8 million kilometers), or about 15 times the distance between Earth and the moon.

India for early settlement of boundary issue with China

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Ahead of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's three-day state visit from May 19, India Tuesday said it favoured an early settlement of the boundary question and the issue should be pursued as a strategic objective by both countries.

Border stand-off isolated, need to speed up boundary settlement: China

May 13, 2013 at 9:58 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Terming the recent border stand-off with India an "isolated" incident, China Monday said both countries needed to "speed up" negotiations on a boundary settlement.

Livelihood scheme to be implemented in mission mode

May 12, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The government has decided to implement the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in a mission mode to ensure targeted and time-bound delivery of results, an official said here Sunday.

Year of Snake will be significant for India-China ties: Khurshid

May 11, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Stating that 2013, or the Chinese Year of the Snake, would be significant in India-China relations, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Saturday that during his talks in Beijing, both sides reaffirmed that incidents like the recent border incursion should not be allowed to come in the way of their larger relationship.

'India has right to upgrade infrastructure along the border': Antony

May 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Panaji, May 11 (ANI): Defence Minister A. K. Antony today said that India has right to develop infrastructure, facilities and capabilities on its own land.

Border issues should not affect India-China ties: Khurshid

May 11, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India and China believe that border issues should not be allowed to obstruct their relationship, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Saturday.

Militants kill a civilian in Kashmir

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Srinagar, May 11 (ANI): A civilian in Kashmir was shot dead by suspected militants.

Karzai advises Pakistan Government and military to reform themselves

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Islamabad, May 11 (ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai has advised Pakistan Government and military to 'reform themselves.'

China, India pledge to strengthen ties

May 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Beijing, May 10 (IANS) China-India relations have "strategic significance" and "global impact" as both are large developing countries and emerging markets, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told India's visiting External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here Friday.

China-India ties have strategic significance: Li

May 10, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Beijing, May 10 (IANS) China-India relations have "strategic significance" and "global impact" as both are large developing countries and emerging markets, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told India's visiting External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here Friday.

Army, police hunt for terrorists in Kashmir

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Srinagar, May 10 (IANS) Some 700 soldiers and police personnel Friday combed a mountainous area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district to track down five or six terrorists, army sources said.

India, China review Ladakh border stand-off, ink protocol to enhance bilateral cooperation

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Beijing, May 10 (ANI): India and China have reviewed the fallout of their recent army-related stand-off in the Depsang Valley iof the Ladakh region during talks between External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.

China to use existing mechanism over border issues with India

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Beijing, May 9 (IANS) China hopes to use existing mechanisms to carry out discussions with India over border issues, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday.

'India-China border back to normal, but trouble could erupt again'

May 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China is now back to normal after the Chinese withdrew their military encroachments in a disputed plateau in arid eastern Ladakh, but there is no telling when the situation might erupt again through "more unexploded bombs", particularly preceding important visits on either side.

Salman Khurshid arrives in China on two-day visit

May 9, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Beijing, May 9 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid arrived in Beijing on a two-day visit today during which he will hold talks with the Chinese leadership.

No deal between India and China to end stand-off in Ladakh: Khurshid

May 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today said there was no deal between India and China for ending the 21-day stand-off between the armies of the two nations in Ladakh.

Karnataka CM resigns after BJP's rout

May 8, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar Wednesday resigned after his ruling BJP faced a humiliating defeat in the 14th state legislative assembly elections held Sunday.

Border issue, trade to figure in Khurshid's Beijing agenda

May 8, 2013 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) With the border stand-off resolved, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid heads to Beijing Thursday for talks during which the Chinese troop incursion and the differing perceptions of the Line of Actual Control are expected to figure, besides other bilateral issues.

'BJP misrule in Goa also helped Congress in Karnataka'

May 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Panaji, May 8 (IANS) Goa also could have played a small part in the BJP's rout in neighbouring Karnataka, state Congress president Subhash Shirodkar said Wednesday.

BSF foils infiltration bid near Jammu

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Jammu, May 7 (IANS) Border Security Force (BSF) troopers foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan at Samba sector of the border near here early Monday, an official said.

Khurshid going to Beijing, China does not mention status quo ante

May 6, 2013 at 11:52 PM

New Delhi/Beijing, May 6 (IANS) A day after India and China ended their 20-day border stand-off, Beijing Monday stopped short of acknowledging that its troops were to revert to status quo that prevailed before the April 15 incursion, even as the Indian government maintained there had been no "deal" with China.

Salman Khurshid to visit China on May 9

May 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will pay a two-day official visit to the People's Republic of China beginning on May 9 at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Omar Abdullah asks Centre to clarify ground situation in Ladakh

May 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Srinagar, May 6 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday asked the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre to clarify the ground situation in Ladakh region following the withdrawal of Chinese troops from Daulat Beg Oldi sector.

India-China face off in Ladakh resolved peacefully (Update-Chinese incursion)

May 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The face off between India and China in Ladakh has been resolved peacefully with the two sides agreeing to restore status quo along the Line of Actual Control in the western sector of the boundary, as it existed prior to April 15.

Pakistan defends posts construction along Afghan border

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Islamabad, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan on Monday defended construction of security posts along its border with Afghanistan after Afghan officials reported fresh clashes between the border troops of the two countries.

India, China agree to status quo in Ladakh: MEA

May 6, 2013 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India and China have agreed to restore status quo, as it was prior to April 15, along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and flag meetings have been held to confirm the arrangements, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said Monday.

India, China troops end stand-off ahead of Khurshid's Beijing visit

May 5, 2013 at 11:48 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Intense negotiations over the weekend between India and China saw an end to the 20-day stand-off with troops of both sides pulling back to their respective positions prior to April 15 -- when Chinese forces had intruded 19 km inside the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, sources said.

India, China end border stand-off ahead of Khurshid visit

May 5, 2013 at 11:08 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India and China Sunday ended the 20-day-old border stand-off by agreeing to pull back their troops to their respective positions prior to April 15 -- when Chinese troops had intruded 19 km inside Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh's Depsang area, said informed sources.

Chinese troops withdraw from Indian side of LAC

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India and China Sunday ended the stand-off on the border by agreeing to pull back their troops to their respective positions prior to April 15 -- when Chinese troops had intruded 19 km inside Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh's Depsang area, said informed sources.

Sino-India standoff over troop incursion in Ladakh ends

May 5, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Ladakh, May 5 (ANI): The nearly three-week-old stand-off between India and China over the latter allowing its troops to enter and occupy 19 kilometers of Indian territory in the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) sector near the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, ended on Sunday night, with both sides withdrawing their troops to previously agreed positions.

Afghan president calls for close relations with Pakistan

May 4, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Kabul, May 4 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai Saturday called for close and friendly relations with Pakistan and stated that his government would ink a proposed security pact with the US if this country's national interests were respected.

Afghan president calls for close relations with Pakistan

May 4, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday called for close and friendly relations with his country' s immediate neighbor Pakistan.

Khurshid to go ahead with Beijing visit: Official

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid is to go ahead with his May 9 Beijing visit amid the stand-off between the two countries over the incursion by Chinese troops in Depsang area of Ladakh.

Chinese provocation: Is India prepared? (Comment)

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

The Chinese intrusion into Depsang Bulge in East Ladakh, approximately 19 km inside our perception of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on April 15, has raised temperatures both militarily and politically on either side. A series of border personnel meetings between the militaries of the two sides have not been able to resolve the issue so far and the standoff continues till date. It would not be incorrect to presume that this latest provocation from the Chinese side has been undertaken with the tacit approval of the highest levels in the Chinese hierarchy.

Determined that India's perception of LAC is preserved: Khurshid

April 30, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Dismissing talk of softness in approach in the stand-off with China, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday said both sides have a mechanism to amicably resolve border incidents and the Indian government had a "very determined view" that its perception of the LAC is preserved and any violation "put right".

India committed to safeguarding its interests in Ladakh: Antony

April 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the situation caused by a Chinese incursion in Ladakh and will take every possible step to safeguard its interests, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Tuesday.

India committed to safeguard its interest in Ladakh: Antony

April 30, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the situation caused by Chinese incursion in Ladakh and will take every possible step to safeguard its interests, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday.

Current situation in Ladakh is not India's creation: Antony

April 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Describing the current situation in Eastern Ladakh as 'not one of our (India's) creation', Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday said India remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the situation.

Mulayam flays 'cowardly' UPA over Chinese incursion

April 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday accused the UPA government of being "weak and cowardly" over the reported incursion of Chinese troops in Ladakh.

Don't want to accentuate situation: PM on Chinese incursion

April 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday termed the incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh as a "localized problem" and said India does not want to accentuate the situation.

'India does not want to accentuate situation' on Chinese incursions, says Manmohan Singh

April 27, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has said India does not want to accentuate the situation in the wake of the recent Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

BJP protests against Chinese troop incursion in Ladakh

April 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Poonch, April 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists here have lodged a strong protest over the incursion by Chinese troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region.

Ladakh incursion: BJP wants thorough probe on standoff with China

April 26, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 26 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Friday asked the Congress-led UPA Government not to repeat the mistake of 1962 by taking the incursion of Chinese troops lightly, and urged for a thorough probe of the ground situation.

Negotiations on at various levels for peaceful resolution to Chinese incursion: Antony

April 26, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K Antony on Friday said that negotiations are taking place at various levels to find a peaceful solution to the Chinese troops incursion issue.

Khurshid to visit China on May 9 to resolve impasse over Ladakh troop incursion

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will undertake a visit of China on May 9 in a bid to diplomatically resolve a bilateral impasse over the presence of Chinese troops inside Indian Territory in the Ladakh region.

China denies army trespassed into India

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Beijing, April 25 (IANS) China Thursday denied that its soldiers and aircraft had trespassed into India.

Army Chief briefs Antony on Chinese incursion in Ladakh

April 25, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, today briefed Defence Minister A.K. Antony on the Chinese incursion in Ladakh and the situation along the border.

China denies army trespassed into India

April 25, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Beijing, April 25 (IANS) China's ministry of national defence Thursday denied that Chinese border troops and aircraft had trespassed across the line of actual control between China and India.

Khurshid to visit China May 9, confident border row will be resolved

April 25, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday he would visit China May 9 and expressed confidence that the current stand-off between the troops of the two countries on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh would be resolved.

Ben Affleck to live on $1.50 a day to raise awareness on poverty

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Melbourne, Apr 25 (ANI): Ben Affleck has pledged to live on 1.50 dollars a day for five days as part of a campaign by the charity Live Below The Line to raise awareness for world poverty.

Spokesperson says China has never crossed the border

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Biejing, (China), April 25 (ANI): A spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry Hua Chunying has said that Biejing has not violated its border with India.

Army Chief visits Jammu and Kashmir, discusses border situation

April 24, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Jammu, Apr. 24 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, concluded his two-day visit of Jammu and Kashmir today.

Army chief for maintaining strict guard in J&K

April 24, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Jammu, April 24 (IANS) Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh Wednesday reviewed the preparedness of counter-insurgency grids in the Jammu region and exhorted troops not to lower their guard, even though people say militancy has declined.

Talks on to resolve border issue with China: Khurshid

April 24, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Wednesday said the government was not satisfied with the border stand-off with China, and discussions are on to resolve the issue.

5.7 quake rocks Kashmir

April 24, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Srinagar, April 24 (IANS) A quake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale rocked the Kashmir Valley Wednesday afternoon. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported from anywhere yet.

BJP MP seeks government statement on Chinese incursion

April 24, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tarun Vijay Wednesday said the government should brief the MPs on the Chinese incursion in the Ladakh region and sought a statement from External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on the issue.

Talks on with China to resolve border stand-off: Antony

April 24, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Bangalore, April 24 (IANS) Negotiations with China were going on at various levels to resolve the stand-off over the incursion of its troops in Ladakh region, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday.

Ladakh incursion: 'Govt. will take every step to protect national integrity', says Antony

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Bangalore, Apr. 24 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Wednesday said the UPA Government will take every step to protect the national integrity of the country to resolve the situation arising out of the incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh.

Indian, Chinese officers meet to resolve border stand-off; Army chief discusses situation (Roundup

April 23, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Indian and Chinese local military commanders Tuesday held a flag meeting for the second time to resolve the stand-off over incursion by Chinese troops into the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh even as New Delhi said it has asked Beijing to maintain the status quo that existed before the April 15 intrusion.

India asks China to maintain status quo ante on border (Third Lead, superseding earlier story)

April 23, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) India Tuesday said it has asked China to maintain the status quo that existed before the April 15 incursion by Chinese troops in the Depsang area of the western sector of the India-China boundary, even as External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said there was no need for diplomatic-level talks to resolve the issue.

Trade lobbies urge Goa to roll back entry tax

April 23, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Panaji, April 23 (IANS) Trade and transport lobbies from neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra Tuesday urged Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to roll back the controversial entry tax on trucks entering the state or grant concession for regular operators.

India asks China to maintain status quo on border

April 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Emphasising that New Delhi and Beijing had "differing perceptions" of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India Tuesday said it has asked China to maintain status quo that existed before the April 15 incursion by Chinese troops in the Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) sector in Ladakh that led to a "face-to-face situation" between their troops.

Indian, Chinese army officers meet to defuse border tensions

April 23, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Senior officers of the Indian and Chinese armies held a flag meeting in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday following an incursion by troops of the Peoples Liberation Army. India hoped that the issue would be resolved peacefully as has happened with such incidents in the past.

Ladakh incursion: India talks tough, asks China to maintain LAC status-quo

April 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 23 (ANI): Apparently taking a tough stance on the reported presence of Chinese troops ten kilometers inside Indian territory in the Ladakh region, India on Tuesday asked China to maintain status-quo on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

India hopeful of resolving border issue with China

April 23, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The India-China border continues to remain peaceful and New Delhi is hopeful of peacefully resolving the issue of an alleged incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, the external affairs ministry said Tuesday.

No need for diplomatic talks with China on border issue: Khurshid

April 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) As Indian and Chinese local military commanders held a flag meeting Tuesday over the alleged incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid ruled out any need to hold diplomatic-level talks on the issue.

Yashwant Sinha for 'very firm steps' to deal with China

April 23, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Soft policies towards China will not work, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha said Tuesday and asked the government to take "very firm steps" to deal with the reported Chinese incursion in Ladakh region.

Titanic bandmaster's letter fetches 93,000 pounds in auction

April 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 23 (ANI): A letter written by the bandmaster of the Titanic, who carried on playing as the tragic ship sank, has been auctioned off for 93,000 pounds at Devizes, Wiltshire on Saturday.

J&K concerned over Chinese army incursion in Ladakh

April 22, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Jammu, April 22 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government has written to the central government voicing its concern over the "deep incursion of Chinese troops on this side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the cold desert region of Ladakh," a state minister said.

Letter from Titanic's bandleader auctioned

April 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, April 22 (IANS/EFE) A letter from the leader of the band that continued playing as the Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean was sold at auction for 93,000 pounds ($141,600), a spokesman for auction house Henry Aldridge & Son told EFE.

India, China in touch over border incursion in Ladakh

April 20, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) India and China are in touch over reported incursion by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, government sources said Saturday, adding that it is an area where there are "differing perceptions" of the Line of Actual Control and such incidents are resolved peacefully.

Musharraf sent on 14-day judicial remand

April 20, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) An anti-terrorist court in Islamabad Saturday sent former president Pervez Musharraf on a 14-day judicial remand in the case related to detention of judges during a state of emergency in 2007, a media report said.

Kashmir resolution holds key to peace, prosperity in South Asia: Zardari

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 18 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said it is Kashmir that holds the key to peace and prosperity in South Asia, and no durable resolution of this issue is possible without the Kashmiri people themselves being made part of the dialogue process.

Chronology of earthquakes in the last 10 years

April 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Strong tremors rocked large parts of north India, including the national capital and its adjoining areas, Tuesday evening following a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake on the Pakistan-Iran border. Following is the list of some of the major quakes in India in the last 10 years.

Dirty linen 'biggest bugbear for hotel guests'

April 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM

London, April 8 (ANI): Dirty bed linen and bath towels are the biggest turn-offs for hotel guests, according to a poll.

Pakistani daily hopes for better ties with India

April 8, 2013 at 11:01 AM

Islamabad, April 8 (IANS) The Indian government's decision to re-start visas on arrival for senior citizens is welcome as it indicates the end of unpleasantness between New Delhi and Islamabad, said a Pakistani daily Monday.

Sino-Indian border is calm, says army chief

April 7, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Barrackpore (West Bengal), April 7 (IANS) Indian Army chief general Bikram Singh Sunday said "peace and tranquility" now prevails on the Sino-Indian border.

Two children injured following accidental explosion of a device in Kashmir

April 4, 2013 at 3:09 PM

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 4 (ANI): Two children were severely injured when a device exploded in their hand in Thathiali village in Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir.

Moderate quake hits Kashmir Valley

April 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Srinagar, April 4 (IANS) An earthquake of moderate intensity hit the Kashmir Valley Thursday, but no damage to life or property was reported.

Moderate intensity quake in Kashmir, no casualties

April 4, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Srinagar, April 4 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale rocked Kashmir Valley Thursday. No damage to life or property was reported.

Fundamentals of India's ties with neighbours strong: Khurshid

April 1, 2013 at 11:32 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The fundamentals of India's relations with its neighbours are strong and any turbulence is a passing fancy, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here Monday.

KJP syndrome ails BJP ahead of assembly polls (Karnataka Newsletter)

March 29, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Bangalore, March 29 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is at its wit's end as it prepares for the May 5 assembly polls. The party does not seem to have a clue on how to shake off the KJP (Karnataka Janata Party) syndrome that threatens to shatter its hope of retaining power in the polls.

India had won Kargil war with Pak both militarily and diplomatically: Manish Tewari

March 28, 2013 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 28 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Thursday said that India had won the Kargil war with Pakistan both militarily and diplomatically.

Karnataka BJP gets new chief ahead of assembly polls

March 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, March 21 (IANS) The BJP Thursday named Lok Sabha member and long-time RSS activist Pralhad Joshi as the party's Karnataka unit president, ending two weeks of dilly-dallying after incumbent K. S. Eshwarappa quit March 7.

US would take action if chemical weapons "Red Line" crossed in Syria, say officials

March 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Reports of chemical weapons use in Syria, if true, would mean US President Barack Obama's threshold for taking military action to end country's civil war has been met, American officials have said.

Sri Lankan Navy told not to fire at Indian fishermen: Antony

March 18, 2013 at 10:17 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The government has asked the Sri Lankan Navy to act with restraint and not to fire on Indian fishermen near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday.