Fierce debate on in US on Modi visa issue

The issue of denial of visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was fiercely debated by a key Congressional committee, with an influential Republican party lawmaker questioning the decision of......

News Corp and 9/11 phone row: FBI begins probe

America's Federal Bureau of Investigation has started inquiry into allegations that media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp tried to hack into the phones of 9/11 terror attack victims, media reports......

Obama ends Pak veto over India in Afghanistan

United States President Barack Obama has ended years of 'veto power' wielded by Pakistan in Afghanistan over India's active involvement in the country post-Taliban, a US expert on South Asia has......

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

'Somebody was using somebody to make statements that will stir the stock market and lead to a surge.''A sudden surge and a sudden crash is always an ideal situation for people to make illicit gains......

When top carmakers said sorry

In the race to conquer markets across the globe, top automakers have even compromised safety aspects. Car recalls have now become the flavour of the season, a byproduct of the booming auto......

Iran trade: RIL pays Rs 1 cr to US lobbyist

India's top corporate entity Reliance Industries, which faces possible penalties by the Barack Obama administration for its business ties with Iran, has paid about Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) for......

Trade with Iran? Reliance may face ban in US

Asking India's Reliance Industries and other energy firms doing trade with Iran to choose either Tehran or Washington, US Senators have moved a bill aimed at penalising such companies. "We know......

Insurance cover for bank deposits hiked to Rs 5 lakh

The decision assumes significance in the wake of a scam in the PMC Bank affecting lakhs of customers who are facing difficulties in withdrawing their money due to restrictions imposed by the......