Nepal Maoists` general convention begins after 21 years

Last Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 23:45

Nepal`s largest party, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist, began its general convention in Hetauda town Saturday - the first since 1992.

Maoists to change ideology, give up anti-India stance

Last Updated: Friday, February 1, 2013, 18:14

In a major policy shift, Nepal`s ruling Maoists will adopt a new path to socialism through capitalism and may also give up their anti-India stance at the upcoming national convention of the party.

Mizoram govt signs pact with Hmar rebels

Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 21:58

Mizoram government and the Manipur-based Hmar People`s Convention - Democrats (HPC-D) on Thursday signed Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact.

New Prohibited List for anti-doping valid from Jan 1

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 11:43

Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport have agreed to a unified list of prohibited substances and practices in sport and the 2013 Prohibited List will come into effect on Jan 1, UNESCO announced.

White House petition on 1984 anti-Sikh violence gains support

Last Updated: Friday, December 7, 2012, 11:22

United States, Canada and Australia are signatories to UN Convention against Genocide and also have domestic laws declaring intentional attack on a religious minority as "genocide".

No official reports of blackmoney of cos in foreign banks: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 17:33

There are no "official" reports of large-scale stashing of black money belonging to corporate houses in foreign banks, Parliament was informed Thursday.

Government to make fresh attempt to assess anti-graft measures

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 19:14

After failing to get a favourable response, the government has decided to start afresh its effort to review the country`s fight against corruption.

UN climate change summit: `Time is running out`

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 17:09

In Doha, delegates from over 190 countries gathered for discussions on major issues relating to global anti-warming efforts.

Sanja Morcha to organise state level convention in Jalandhar

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 14:15

Sanja Morcha will be holding a state level convention on December 5 at Jalandhar.

`Chemical weapons are indestructible`

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 09:29

The Chemical Weapons Convention, which is in force since April 29, 1997, has been joined by 188 of 193 UN member states.

India, South Korea discuss possibility of revising DTAC

Last Updated: Saturday, November 3, 2012, 15:33

India and South Korea discussed the possibility of revising Double taxation avoidance convention (DTAC) at a high level meeting between Finance Minister P Chidambaram and his counterpart Jaewan Bahk.