Breaking protocol, Modi receives Saudi Crown Prince at airport

In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received at the airport in New Delhi Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, signifying importance India attaches to the......

Indian killed as Nepal police clear Madhesis from border point

A 19-year-old Indian was killed as Nepal police opened fire on people demonstrating against the new Constitution near the Indo-Nepal border, hours after security forces baton-charged Madhesi......

Why Putin's New Delhi visit is important

India and Russia are expected to sign nearly 10 agreements, including on joint production of a multi-role transport aircraft and fifth generation fighter jets, during Russian President Vladimir......

2007 will be crucial for Indo-Russian ties

The year ahead will be crucial for Indo-Russian ties as Moscow prepares for the change of its political elite with Duma elections due in December 2007 and a change of guard in the Kremlin in early......

Petro-gate: Court dismisses bail plea of journalist

A Delhi court on Monday dismissed the bail plea of a senior journalist who was arrested along with 12 others for their alleged roles in the Petroleum Ministry documents leak case. Chief......

India Inc braces for fallout of Russia-Ukraine crisis

Stocks of Indian companies with exposure to Europe fell on Tuesday amid concerns about the impact on their sales in case the Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens and the US and its allies impose economic......

Anil quits IPCL board; accuses Jain of conspiracy

Intensifying his fight against elder brother Mukesh, Anil Ambani on Monday resigned as vice chairman and director of Reliance group company Indian Petro Chemicals Ltd, accusing another director......

Top 5 firms' output 16% of GDP

India's top five business groups account for nearly 16 per cent of the country's gross domestic product. Their cumulative turnover of Rs 358,793 crore (Rs 3,587.93 billion) during the last fiscal......

Chandhok adds to points tally

India's Karun Chandhok added to his points score in the fourth race weekend of the 2008 GP2 Series at Magny-Cours in France on Sunday. The 24-year-old from Chennai, who prior to the race weekend,......