US, Pak vow to cooperate on bilateral issues

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:35

The US and Pakistan have vowed to cooperate on a full range of bilateral issues, including counter-terrorism, economy and regional issues, amidst differences over several matters including CIA drone strikes.

Burns meets new Pak Ambassador

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 07:45

US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns met new Pakistan Ambassador Jalil Jilani after their bilateral relations have seen "new vigour and momentum" post Nawaz Sharif visit in October 2013.

Post Devyani row, Indian envoy meets top US official to ease tensions

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 11:10

In a bid to ease tensions after a bitter month long diplomatic row over the arrest of an Indian diplomat, US Deputy Secretary of State William J Burns hosted Indian Ambassador S Jaishankar for a "productive lunch meeting."

Badal, Bajwa mourn death of Ludhiana acid attack victim

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 20:08

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Ludhiana acid attack victim, who breathed her last at a hospital in Mumbai.

Man throws acid on wife in east Delhi

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 22:18

A man threw acid on his 32-year-old wife after an argument here, police said Tuesday. The attacker`s 18-year-old niece was also injured in the incident.

Newly-wed dies of acid burns in Pakistan

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 17:59

A newly-wed woman in Pakistan`s Punjab province died of acid burns sustained during an attack by her brother-in-law, police said on Saturday.

Sindhurakshak mishap: Five Navy men died due to burns, search for more continues

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 13:33

Battling the odds, divers from the Navy continued their search for more bodies on board submarine INS Sindhurakshak without any success but managed to open a second access to the sunken vessel during an overnight "challenging but critical" operation.

Controversy over age of rape accused in Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 13:52

Section 16 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act provides that a juvenile can only be kept at the special home till he attains 18 years.

Father burns alive two daughters aged 6 and 7

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 22:10

In a gruesome incident, a father of five burnt alive two of his daughters after pouring petrol on them near the city police CID office.

Poonam Pandey’s ‘offensive’ ‘Nasha’ posters anger political party!

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 11:16

Poonam Pandey is in news as posters of her debut film ‘Nasha’ have drawn flak from a political party.

Egypt clashes: Mohamed Morsi supporters clash with police

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 10:19

Even as a US envoy, William Burns, is on a visit in the country, supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi clashed with the police.

US envoy presses Egyptian leaders; assures America`s support

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 09:17

A top American diplomat on Tuesday assured US support to democratic process in Egypt, saying Washington wants the Arab country to be strong, democratic and tolerant.