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What prompts Chinese workers to consider leaving Pakistan?

The recent deadly attack on Chinese workers in Pakistan has shaken their confidence and some of them are planning to leave the country over security reasons, according to a security analyst.......

Cargo meant for Pak nuclear programme held in Mumbai

Security agencies at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port intercepted and seized the consignment of a Karachi-bound ship from China after it was found carrying a dual-use consignment with implications for......

Aware of China funding of projects in South Asia: Govt

The government on Thursday said it is aware of China funding infrastructure projects including in ports, highways and airports in countries in South Asia. IMAGE: A general view of the old port in......

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

'Imagine China pursuing its aims in Jammu and Kashmir by using Pakistani and now Afghan proxies.' IMAGE: Talibs patrol a runway at Kabul airport a day after US troops withdrew from Afghanistan......

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

The diplomatic crisis between Pakistan and Afghanistan deepened on Sunday after Kabul announced that it will withdraw its ambassador and other senior staff from Islamabad after the abduction and......

Rs 3.03-lakh cr scheme to improve power discoms gets nod

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a five-year-long reform-based result-linked power distribution scheme worth Rs 3.03 lakh crore, for strengthening system of......

Beetle mania comes to a close

Curtains to come down for the last time on the Love Bug! With German carmaker Volkswagen calling time on the Beetle, perhaps the most popular car brand ever, an 80-year-old slice of history comes......

RBI to fine tune gold monetisation scheme

The Reserve Bank of India is set to ‘fine tune’ the gold monetisation scheme as the initial response to the scheme has been lukewarm. "We need some fine tuning (gold monetisation......

India urges higher pay for millions of Gulf workers

Migrants do many of the dirty and dangerous jobs in the region, from construction to the oil industry, transport and services India is pressing rich countries in the Gulf to raise the wages of......

Iran oil import: Will India face US sanctions?

The US will decide by the end of June whether to impose sanctions on 12 countries, including India and China, with regard to their purchase of crude oil from Iran, an official said on Tuesday. It......

PHOTOS: Smashing! Serena Williams...

Serena Williams of the US smashes her second racket during her WTA Finals singles semi-final against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Serena Williams smashed a racquet......

Hamilton wins Bahrain thriller for Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton won a thrilling Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday after a duel with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg in a floodlit night race full of overtaking and wheel-to-wheel battles. The......

HC allows Olympic medallist Rathore's plea to hold NRAI elections

Allowing the plea of 2004 Olympics silver medallist shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) to hold elections......

Bahrain GP: Di Resta finishes impressive 4th

Paul di Resta finished fourth with an impressive drive to give Sahara Force India Formula One team the best show so far this season at the incident-filled Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. -Photos:......

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