China ends India's monopoly over Nepal's fuel supply

As it signed its first oil trade deal with Nepal ending India's monopoly over fuel supplies, China on Wednesday expressed readiness for "friendly" talks with India to stabilise the landlocked......

Modi, Oli inaugurate South Asia's first cross-border oil pipeline

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart K P Oli on Tuesday jointly inaugurated the first ever cross-border petroleum pipeline in South Asia that will ensure uninterrupted fuel......

Three dead in bomb blast near Nepal govt offices

At least three people were killed and seven others injured today in a bomb attack in the Nepalese capital where a number of government offices, including that of the prime minister, are located.......

Nepal PM snubs India, to visit China first

Amid hiccups in Indo-Nepal ties over the Madhesi issue, Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli is set to embark on his maiden China visit soon, ignoring the usual practice of visiting India......

How India plans to counter China

The Cabinet has approved a framework of understanding on cooperation in hydrocarbons with Bangladesh recently. India is planning to use its strength in oil refining to promote oil diplomacy with......

IOC to invest $100 million in Sri Lanka

Public sector oil giant Indian Oil Corporation is investing $100 million in its Sri Lankan subsidiary Lanka IOC Ltd during 2004-05 as part of its retail foray in the island country."We are......

Govt not to hike LPG prices: Naik

The government on Friday said it would not increase the cooking gas and kerosene prices despite escalation in the prices globally."In the last Cabinet meeting, we have taken a conscious decision......

Indian cos on shopping spree abroad

Even as global investors are rushing into India, Indian companies have been on a shopping spree abroad. Since January 2003, Indian companies have announced at least 35 global acquisitions worth......

Chowrasia, Digvijay in battle royale

It's fast turning out to be a slugfest between Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia and Digvijay Singh - the No 1 and 2 golfers on the Hero Honda Indian Golf Tour. With outstanding rounds of six-under 66......