George Michael pleads guilty to driving under drug influence

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 20:29

Popstar George Michael today pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of cannabis.

BJP slams `attempts` to influence Bhopal probe

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 18:31

BJP on Tuesday slammed the then Congress government after claims by a former CBI officer that it had "pressurised" the probe agency not to press for extradition of Bhopal gas tragedy accused Warren Anderson.

Iran casts its shadow over high-stakes Iraq vote

Last Updated: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 15:14

As the US prepares to withdraw its forces from Iraq, Iran is said to be working hard to fill a potential power vacuum.

Resist western political influence: Chinese leader

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 21:12

A top leader of China`s ruling Communist Party on Wednesday asked the government to resist the influence of "Western multi-party and bicameral systems" and practice the socialist democratic politics.

‘Pak foreign policy under US’ influence’

Last Updated: Friday, January 8, 2010, 13:46

Leader of Opposition in the Pakistan National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that the country’s foreign policy is under the Obama administration’s influence.

Rathore tried to influence investigation: Ex-CBI official

Last Updated: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 21:41

A former joint director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Sunday alleged that former Haryana Police chief SPS. Rathore, convicted for molesting 14-year-old Ruchika, tried to influence him and the investigation team.

Pak sees Taliban as long-term proxy to limit India’s influence in Afghanistan: NYT

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 13:21

While the US has been pushing Pak to do more against terror organisations Pak military is hesitant to carry out a defining operation fearing retaliation.

India has a seat at table of global influence: US official

Last Updated: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 12:18

With new players like India and Brazil taking a seat at the table of global influence, the international system that emerged at the end of World War-II is being transformed, according to the top US intelligence official.

Court can prevent malafide influence in probes: SC

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 21:18

The Supreme Court has held that courts can intervene in criminal investigations when the investigating agency acts at the instance of influential persons like politicians to shield the accused.

`Rising Indian influence in Afghan causing regional tension`

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 13:41

India`s huge developmental efforts in Afghanistan "is likely to exacerbate regional tensions" forcing Pakistani countermeasures, according to a US confidential report submitted to President Barack Obama.

UPA pushing neo-liberal agenda under US influence: Brinda Karat

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2009, 19:55

Lashing out at the UPA government, CPI-M leader Brinda Karat on Monday said the Congress-led government had been pushing its `neo-liberal` agenda vigorously in total disregard of farmers and common man.