Prison term for ex-South Korea spy chief

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 12:34

A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced the former head of the country`s domestic spy agency to two years in prison for taking bribes.

Natgrid would deter terror attacks: Shinde

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 19:47

Sushilkumar Shinde expressed hope that Natgrid centre in Delhi would function as a deterrent against terrorism in the country.

Kim Jong-Un`s powerbroker uncle ousted: South Korea

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:54

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un`s uncle, seen as his nephew`s political regent and one of the most powerful men in the country, has been ousted and several of his associates executed, South Korean officials said on Tuesday.

S Korea spy agency detains MP accused of N Korea plot

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 20:21

South Korea`s spy agency on Wednesday detained a leftist lawmaker accused of plotting an armed revolt in support of North Korea after parliament voted to approve his arrest.

US group to review intelligence collection methods

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 10:15

US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper Monday announced plans to establish a review group to look at the government`s intelligence collection methods and surveillance capabilities.

US denies 'unilateral' data collection from internet cos

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 14:47

The Obama Administration has denied allegations of 'unilaterally' collecting information from internet companies, as being reported in the media, which has resulted in outrage in the country.

`China`s neighbours concerned about its rising power`

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 23:03

China`s neighbours want strong economic and cooperative relations with it, but they all are concerned about Beijing`s rising power, a top American intelligence official has said.

India to be a rising economic powerhouse in 2030: US

Last Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012, 19:03

US intelligence has predicted that in 2030, India could be the rising economic powerhouse of the world as China is seen today and that it will continue to consolidate its power advantage over Pakistan.

Global poverty to fall sharply by 2030: US

Last Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012, 22:07

With a rising middle class of some two billion people pushing for more rights and resources, global poverty will see a sharp decline by 2030.

US national intelligence director in Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, July 21, 2011, 12:26

James R Clapper`s visit is aimed at bridging trust gap and repair ties between US and Pakistan.

‘Privacy concerns on Natgrid unwarranted’

Last Updated: Saturday, June 11, 2011, 14:42

Allaying fears that the Natgrid may encroach on individual privacy, Home Minister P Chidambaram said high safeguards would be in place for quick access to information on terror suspects.