Air India expected to join global network Star Alliance

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 15:41

Ending almost seven years of wait, Air India is finally expected to join Star Alliance, a global network of airlines, by this summer.

Alliance with strong regional parties can transform polity: Yechuri

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 12:17

Only an alliance of CPI(M) with strong regional parties like AIADMK and not individuals like BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi can help drive out "twin evils" of corruption and fundamentalism, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechuri said.

Rahul asked to consult TN Cong leaders before taking call on alliances

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 23:19

Congress leaders from Tamil Nadu should be taken into confidence while deciding on the issue of alliances in the state for the Lok Sabha polls, Rahul Gandhi was told on Saturday.

No alliance matter was discussed with Azad, says Karuna

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 00:27

DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Friday said the two had not spoken about the Dravidian leader`s recent statement ruling out alliance with the former ally.

Star Alliance, AI discuss integration process details

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 20:29

Star Alliance has started talks with Air India on various aspects of integration with the global airlines' grouping, as the national carrier showed signs of financial and operational stability.

NCP in talks with RJD for alliance in Bihar

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 00:03

Sharad Pawar-led NCP on Monday said it is in talks with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for possible alliance in Bihar in coming general elections.

Zambia arrests politician over potato jibe

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 11:49

Zambian police have arrested and charged an opposition leader with defamation, after he compared the president to a potato.

Bitcoin body advices public to keep off, seeks legal clarity

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 15:07

Against the backdrop of RBI warning the public over highly speculative virtual currencies, a bitcoin traders' body has sought clarity on the legality of the instrument, conceding that this business is extremely volatile and common people should stay away from it.

Manmohan Singh knew this was his last press meet as PM: Chandrababu Naidu

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 23:34

TDP`s N Chandrababu Naidu blamed Congress & UPA for misgovernance at Centre and said that Manmohan Singh was well-aware that this was his last press meet as the Prime Minister of the nation.

Manmohan Singh`s press conference - As it happened

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 01:16

For me Mrs Gandhi`s help has been enormous, she had backed me up in various difficult times. Has been a remarkable achievement that I have been able to complete 10 years as PM without any hiccups with the party or Sonia Gandhi - PM

Forward movement for Indian aviation industry in 2013

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 11:05

New airlines would start flying on Indian skies in 2014 that would also mark 100 years of commercial aviation to commemorate the first flight by a paying passenger on a scheduled airline that crossed Tampa Bay in Florida (US) in 1914.

TNA to push for international probe into Lanka war crimes

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 14:30

Sri Lanka`s main Tamil party has said it will push for an independent international probe into alleged war crimes committed during the final phase of the civil war against the LTTE in 2009.