India
In shadow of Iraq, US has 'high confidence' Syria carried out chemical attack
US intelligence agencies publicly disclosed on Friday some of the information that led to a "high-confidence" assessment that the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad carried out a chemical weapons attack on neighborhoods outside Damascus.
United Nations calls for global efforts to ban nuclear tests
The UN has stressed on the importance of a global ban on nuclear tests, while calling for international efforts to achieve the goal of a safer and more secure world.
Saina-Sindhu tie will be clash of brains, style and power: Gopichand
Gopichand said it has been a see-saw battle so far and all of these Indian players have the potential to reach the top.
India enter Asia Cup hockey final, near World Cup qualification
With Pakistan losing their semi-final and India winning theirs 2-0 against Malaysia, a World Cup berth is just a step away from the 1975 champions.
RPI asks Asharam to apologise for Gautam Buddha remark
The Republican Party of India (RPI), on Friday, said that it would not allow self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is an accused in a sexual assault case, to enter Maharashtra if he does not tender an apology on the statement he made on Gautam Buddha.
December 16 gangrape probe not impartial: Accused to court
Two of the accused in December 16 gangrape case on Friday alleged that the investigation as well as conduct of the authorities has not been impartial due to "political pressure".
Pakistan asks world bodies to intervene in Kashmir issue
Pakistan, on Friday, said the world community should play its role for resolving the Kashmir dispute as India's insistence on settling the issue through bilateral talks has not produced results.
IT, infrastructure needed to reduce pending court cases: Sibal
Sibal said cases accounting for 33-35 per cent of the all pending cases could be resolved with the use of IT.
Yasin Bhatkal confesses role in the Varanasi and Hyderabad blasts
One laptop and mobile phone have also been recovered from him which were vital in arresting him.
50 years of Ray's 'Mahanagar': How relevant is it today?
The Kolkata society of 1960s was laying the bricks to build a prosperous future but it was happening at a cost.
Paes, Sania, Sharan advance in US Open
However, it was the end of the road for Mahesh Bhupathi in the men's doubles as he lost his opening round encounter.
Egypt to clamp down on Al Jazeera's Egyptian channel
Egypt's military-backed government is to clamp down on Al Jazeera's Egyptian television channel, accusing it of threatening national security, the state news agency MENA said on Thursday.
UK's David Cameron loses parliamentary vote on Syria action
British Prime Minister David Cameron lost a vital parliamentary vote on Thursday night meant to pave the way for Britain to join a looming military strike on Syria, in a move that appeared to all but rule out British involvement in such action.
UK: Sikhs continue fight against meat plant close to a gurdwara
Nearly two weeks after city councillors in Bradford approved a meat plant close to a gurdwara, leaders of the Sikh community are planning to invite leaders of other faiths to strengthen its fight against the move.
Syria will defend itself against any aggression: Assad
Cairo: The US and UK on Thursday appeared to have backed down from an immediate punitive military strike against Syria, even as embattled President Bashar al-Assad vowed that his country would emerge "victorious" in any confrontation with America and its...
Bangalore: Author arrested for derogatory references to Lord Ganesh
The author of a controversial Kannada novel which reportedly made derogatory references to Lord Ganesha was arrested on Thursday on charge of hurting the sentiments of a community.
