King of Belgians invokes the power of Durga

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 11:16

Even as India prepared to celebrate Durga Puja next week, the monarch in faraway Belgium, King Philippe, invoked the power of Durga to seek help in nations` search for "unity of purpose" and in taking up challenges of the times.

President Pranab Mukherjee arrives in Belgium

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 00:38

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday arrived here in the first leg of his six-day state visit to Belgium and Turkey.

President leaves on two-nation visit

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 10:34

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday left on a week-long foreign trip that will see him inaugurate a major Indian cultural festival in Brussels, Belgium, and pay a state visit to Turkey.

President to embark on a six-day trip to Belgium, Turkey

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 23:38

Education will be focus of the President Pranab Mukherjee`s six-day state visit to Belgium and Turkey starting on Wednesday.

Paul di Resta to start at 5th position for Belgium Grand Prix

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 23:45

Force India`s Paul di Resta was in sight of a terrific pole position before he was pushed to fifth spot in a scintillating qualifying session at the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix here on Saturday.

Sebastian Vettel suffers blowout but still fastest in Belgium

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 22:52

Pirelli`s Formula One tyres came under renewed scrutiny on Friday after triple world champion Sebastian Vettel suffered a blowout in second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.

EU countries want terror lists

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 21:08

Nine EU countries led by France and Belgium called to list the personal information of airline passengers as part of efforts to curb terrorism.

Obama congratulates new king of the Belgians

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 22:24

President Barack Obama sent best wishes to Belgium`s new King Philippe on Sunday after the abdication of his father, Albert II.

Philippe ascends throne of divided Belgium

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 11:27

Philippe ascended the throne of Belgium after the emotional abdication of his father Albert II on Sunday, vowing to strive for unity in a nation divided by language and tradition.

Suzlon Energy arm sets up 325 MW capacity wind farm in Belgium

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 14:42

"Suzlon Group-subsidiary, REpower Systems SE, installed turbines totalling a capacity of 325 MW in the Belgian offshore wind farm Thornton Bank," the company said in a statement.

I intend to abdicate on July 21: Belgium`s King Albert II

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 23:34

Belgium`s King Albert II today announced his abdication in favour of his son Philippe after two decades at the helm of the tiny country.

Belgium moves closer to euthanasia for minors

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 09:10

Euthanasia is currently legal only for those aged 18 but experts have told Parliament that in practice euthanasia on children was already taking place.