Defence ministry denies bugging in Antony’s office
New Delhi : The government Friday vehemently denied that Defence Minister A.K. Antony’s office was “bugged”, but clarified that routine security sweeps were done…
US says its special forces in India; Delhi says ‘no’
Washington/New Delhi : US special forces are based in India and four other South Asian countries, a Pentagon commander has said. India quickly denied…
China blames Dalai Lama for self-immolations
Beijing : A Chinese official Friday held the Dalai Lama responsible for a string of self-immolations by Tibetan monks, saying the Tibetan spiritual leader…
When Zia-ul Haq was punished in Shimla
Shimla : He was a Pakistani dictator feared by many, but there was a time when Zia-ul Haq found himself at the receiving end….
Apex court dismisses lawyer’s petition in Vodafone case
New Delhi : The Supreme Court Friday dismissed as “irresponsible and scandalous” a petition by advocate M.L. Sharma that alleged conflict of interest over…
Non-bailable warrant against Azharuddin
New Delhi : A Delhi court Thursday issued a non-bailable warrant against former Indian cricket captain-turned-MP Mohammed Azharuddin after he failed to appear in…
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta booked for forgery
Mumbai : A case of cheating and forgery has been registered against filmmaker Sanjay Gupta for sending out invites on a letterhead resembling that…
Now Rs 5000 fine for mobile use while driving in India
New Delhi : In a bid to streamline implementation of traffic rules in the country, the cabinet Thursday approved the Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill…
Indian avant garde art gets market tilt
New Delhi : Avant garde art, traditionally known to set aesthetic trends away from the commercial drill, is reinventing itself as cutting edge contemporary…
Strong quake hits Japan
Beijing: An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale hit near the east coast of Japan’s Honshu island Wednesday, the Hong Kong Observatory said….