Powerful blast near Manipur CM’s residence

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 19:59

A powerful bomb blast took place near Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh`s official residence on Wednesday.

Congress kept minorities out of mainstream development: BJP

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 23:29

BJP national vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi questioned Congress` contribution towards welfare of Muslims and alleged that the minority community was kept away from mainstream development during Congress rule.

Italy ratifies treaty combating violence against women

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 15:25

The 2011 Istanbul Convention aims to "prevent violence, protect victims and punish the guilty," Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino said.

Endangered animals seized from Singapore `mini-zoo` flat

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 19:43

More than 30 exotic wild animals have been siezed from a Singapore flat, in the city`s largest haul of illegal wildlife in over a decade.

Yusuff Ali to go ahead with convention complex project

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 17:54

Rejecting allegations of irregularities, NRI businessman MA Yusuff Ali said he would go ahead with International Convention Centre project at land taken on lease from Cochin Port Trust (CPT).

`Star Wars` fans and `Doctor Who` buffs clash at Norwich convention

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 17:34

Police was called in to break up an altercation between `Star Wars` fans and `Doctor Who` buffs at a sci-fi convention in Norwich.

Morgan Freeman named cinema icon

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 08:54

Veteran Hollywood star Morgan Freeman will be honoured for his career achievements with the 2013 Cinema Icon Award at an upcoming Las Vegas film convention.

India bound by apex court direction on Italian envoy

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 20:14

India said it is bound by Supreme Court which pulled up Italian envoy for reneging on undertaking given to court and directed he cannot leave country till April 2, when the matter comes up again.

India, UK committed to combat tax evasion

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 21:22

Expressing commitment to combat tax evasion, India and UK Tuesday said the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) will improve transparency in tax- related matters and promote mutual economic cooperation.

India, Sweden amend tax treaty

Last Updated: Friday, February 8, 2013, 18:20

India and Sweden have modified the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) to facilitate sharing of banking details and tax-related information.

Disabled need to be treated more sensitively: Kumari Selja

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 16:01

People with disabilities must be given equal opportunities to contribute to society and treated more sensitively, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja said here Thursday.

Mizoram signs accord with militant outfit

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 12:53

The Mizoram government has signed a suspension of operations (SoO) agreement with the separatist outfit Hmar People`s Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) for six months, an official said here Tuesday