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February 7, 2011 5:15 PM

India raises visa fee hike issue with US

India today raised the issue of visa fee hike by the US, emphasising the Obama administration not take any step detrimental to the interest of Indian IT professionals. The issue, which has an impact on the Indian IT industry, came up for discussion between visiting US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke a...

February 7, 2011 5:15 PM

PM assures global companies of hospitable environment

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today assured companies like Mitsubishi Corporation of a hospitable environment. AIR correspondent quoting PMO sources reports, Dr Singh gave the assurance to a delegation of Mitsubishi Corporation led by President and CEO Ken Kobayashi, which called on him. Dr Singh...

February 7, 2011 4:34 PM

Navy, Coast Guard capture 28 pirates off Lakshadweep coast

In joint operation by the Navy and Coast Guard, a fresh band of 28 pirates have been captured off Lakshadweep coast. The Marin time forces also seized the pirate controlled Thai fishing trawller. Trawleer's original crew of 24 Thai and Myanmarese nations was also rescued. The pirates and the cr...

February 7, 2011 2:11 PM

India cautiously optimistic on talks with Pakistan: Nirupama

The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan have described their talks as useful and productive with both sides adopting an open and constructive attitude. The Foreign Secretary Mrs Nirupama Rao told the media in Thimphu that the two sides were able to discuss a number of relevant issues as last n...

February 7, 2011 2:04 PM

Bombay HC to pronounce Kasab verdict on Feb 21

The Bombay High Court will pronounce final verdict on confirmation of death sentence awarded to Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab for his role in the 26/11 terror attacks on 21st of February. The Court will also give decision on the appeal filed by Maharashtra Government against acquittal of co-accuse...

February 7, 2011 1:47 PM

Indo-Pak foreign secretary meeting lays 'solid foundation', says S. M Krishna

The External Affairs Minister Mr. S. M Krishna said, the meeting between India and Pakistan Foreign Secretaries indicates that a solid foundation has been laid for a sustained engagement. He was speaking to media on his arrival in Thimphu. Mr. Krishna said, the meeting was in keeping with the unders...

February 7, 2011 1:18 PM

US sensitive to Indian students’ problem: Timothy

The US ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer today said the US is very sensitive and attentive to the Indian students' problems there. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, on the issue of Tri-Valley University, Mr Roemer said, he does not want any segment of the society ...

February 7, 2011 10:30 AM

Navy, Coast Guard captures 28 pirates off Lakshadweep coast

In joint operation by the Navy and Coast Guard, a fresh band of 28 pirates have been captured off Lakshadweep coast. The Marin time forces also seized the pirate controlled Thai fishing trawller. Trawleer's original crew of 24 Thai and Myanmarese nations was also rescued. The pirates and the cr...

February 7, 2011 8:37 AM

PM emphasises need for bold initiatives for development

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has said the Constitutional Democracy that provides Socio- political and economic justice to all, would be the best choice for Emerging Economies. Addressing legal luminaries after inaugurating the 17th Commonwealth Law Conference in Hyderabad this morning, the Prime...

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