India
Australia updates its travel advisory for India after Uttarakhand floods
Australia has updated its travel advisory for India following recent severe weather conditions in Uttarakhand, asking its citizens to monitor media for information and follow the advice of local authorities.
Afghan government to shun US talks with Taliban
The US and the Taliban officials will meet in Doha, in a step forward for a stuttering peace process after 12 years of bloody and costly war between US-led forces and the insurgents.
J&K: Omar chairs meeting to review Amarnath Yatra arrangements
Lt Gen Parnaik had recently disclosed that intelligence intercepts with the Army indicate this year's Amarnath Yatra is 'on the radar of the militants'.
US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive in India on June 23
US Secretary of State John Kerry would travel to India on June 23 to co-chair the 4th India-US Strategic Dialogue, his spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Several states rush teams to Uttarakhand, announce aid
Maharashtra government announced Rs 10 crore aid for the stranded pilgrims in Uttarakhand.
Police sub-inspector's wife commits suicide in Ramganj, husband absconding
The wife of a police sub-inspector allegedly committed suicide by setting herself on fire in Ramganj area here, police said.
Centre yet to appoint NDRF chief while Uttarakhand reels under floods
The post of NDRF Director General is being held as an additional assignment by the chief of ITBP for more than a fortnight now.
Google asks US court for permission to release number of data query requests from govt
Google said it asked a special US court handling national security investigations for permission to publish the number of government requests for data to the Internet giant. The court filing in Washington came amid a firestorm of protests over revelations...
Taliban claims responsibility for killing 4 American troops in Afghanistan
The Taliban claimed responsibility on Wednesday for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four American troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the U.S. on finding a political solution to ending the nearly 12-year war...
UP govt announces financial help of Rs 25 crore to Uttarakhand
Condoling the death of those killed in natural calamity in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday announced financial help of Rs 25 crore to the neighbouring state.
Consortium takes 35 percent stake in Lotus F1
Infinity Racing Partners Limited have bought a 35 percent stake in the Lotus F1 team.
Assange fears US, says will stay in London embassy even if Sweden drops charges against him
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he will not leave the sanctuary of the Ecuadorean Embassy in London even if Sweden stops pursuing sexual assault claims against him because he fears arrest on the order of the United States.
Writer Amitav Ghosh among 12 vying for Warwick Prize For Writing
Six awarding-winning writers including India's Amitav Ghosh are among a group of 12 poets, authors and academics vying for the 2013 Warwick Prize for Writing with themes ranging from the Australian war effort in France to opium sellers in 19th century Ind...
Jackie Chan: I do stunts and risk my life for fans
Jackie Chan said he felt honored to be in India.
United States,Taliban talks in Doha over peace in Afghanistan
The United States and the Taliban raised hopes on Tuesday for a negotiated peace in Afghanistan with commitments to meet this week after 12 years of bloody and costly war between American-led forces and the insurgents.
McEnroe calls for Nadal to be seeded four at Wimbledon
On current rankings, used to determine seeds at most tournaments, Nadal is fifth behind David Ferrer.