Trump names Indian-American close aide Kash Patel as FBI chief

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated close confidante Kash Patel for the powerful position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, making him the highest ranking Indian......

Abdul Karim Tunda acquitted in 1993 serial blasts case

A special court in Rajasthan's Ajmer Thursday acquitted Abdul Karim Tunda in the 1993 serial train blasts case, with his lawyer saying the prosecution could not provide enough evidence to prove the......

Courts must be open to public scrutiny, criticism: Salve

Senior Supreme Court lawyer Harish Salve has said courts must be open to public scrutiny and criticism as "institutions of governance". Addressing a lecture organised in Ahmedabad through......

'No pressure' on Pak to release Abhinandan: FO

Pakistan claimed on Thursday that there was "no pressure" on it to release Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, a day after a top Opposition leader said that Foreign Minister Shah......

UK tribunal adjourns hearing on DPC plea

The Arbitral Tribunal at London has adjourned the proceedings on the case filed by the Dabhol Power Company, pertaining to the invocation of counter guarantee given by the Union government,......

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Award-winning lawyer, Claire Montgomery, the Queen’s Counsel, is likely to fight the Indian government’s attempt to extradite him to India. Beleaguered Indian businessman Vijay Mallya......

Aberdeen seeks $150 mn damages from Mahindra Satyam

Mahindra Satyam (formerly Satyam Computer Services Limited) on Sunday said that a group of investors led by Aberdeen Asset Management have claimed damages of over $150 million (approximately 750......

12 Indians among WEF's Young Global Leaders

As many as 12 Indians and 2 Indian Americans have been named as Young Global Leaders (YGLs) for 2011 by the World Economic Forum. The honour, bestowed each year by WEF, recognises up to 200......

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023. As someone who shares week after week what's new on the OTT menu, I can't emphasise enough on what a crushing feeling it is to consume just a fraction......

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel. IMAGE:......

'Why is the PM silent on Padmaavat?'

'Mr Narendra Modi and Smriti Irani should have spoken up long back.''Now when the matter has escalated out of hand, there is still time for them to speak out.''Better late than never.' Shatrughan......

Bigg Boss 10: Does Lopa deserve to be Number 1?

With three weeks to go, the competition among contestants will test friendships and arguments can get wilder, says Divya Nair.   Highlights Manveer and Nitibha argue. Housemates rank......

Cricket Buzz: PCB in talks with CA for two-match ODI series in Pakistan

IMAGE: Ehsan Mani said that to persuade top teams to play in Pakistan it was a matter of changing perceptions about the situation in Pakistan. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters The Pakistan......

PCB to plead leniency for Aamir at ICC Board meet

Desperate to save the career of tainted pacer Muhammad Aamir, the Pakistan Cricket Board would try to seek ICC's permission for the youngster to start training at PCB facilities and play some......

Sports Shorts: Semenya free to run without medication while appeal is heard

IMAGE: South Africa's Caster Semenya. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya will be able to run in her favoured 800 metres event without medication......

CWG: Indian masseur suspended, to appear in court

A masseur, who disgraced the Indian contingent by allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager at the Commonwealth Games Village, has been suspended on Tuesday and will appear in the Melbourne......

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday IMAGE: Viswanathan Anand looks pensive. Photograph: Tata Steel Chess/Twitter Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand scored a......