'Modi as PM is both good and bad news for Indo-Pak relations'

'Modi would not restrain himself if India suffered a major terror attack traced back to Pakistani terrorists. He has suggested this; his aides have suggested this; and the BJP's election manifesto......

US defends 'legal and ethical' drone strikes in Pak

The United States has said that drone strikes are "legal and ethical" tools against Al Qaeda terrorists in Pakistan, dismissing Islamabad's concerns over the attacks. Justifying the use of remotely......

'We attach high priority to relations with US'

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday said that India attaches high priority to its relations with the United States. In his departure statement, Dr Singh said, "Our bilateral agenda covers......

Nuclear tests deterred India 'punishing' Pakistan

The 1998 nuclear tests conducted by India and Pakistan marked a watershed in the nuclear history history in the sub-continent, and deterred New Delhi from 'punishing'its neighbour after Kargil war......