India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, who assumed charge as India's first woman Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, says she looks forward to a 'productive tenure' that weaves New......

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi appointed India's ambassador to UN in Geneva

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi was on Monday appointed India's permanent representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva. IMAGE:......

SEE: Modi does yoga at UN headquarters

The yoga celebration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UN headquarters on Wednesday has created a Guinness World Record for the participation of people of most nationalities. Hundreds of......

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, the largest Hindu temple in the United States spread over 185 acre, has been inaugurated in Robbinsville, with devotees underscoring the temple's message of unity,......

Indian workers win $20 mn settlement against US company

aMost sold property or plunged their families deeply into debt to pay labour recruiters' fees Nearly 200 Indian workers, brought to the US by an American firm to repair damaged oil rigs after the......

Trilateral dialogue made good progress: US' Blake

The first ever trilateral dialogue between India, Afghanistan and the United States made good progress on economic side in particular towards strengthening Afghan economy and regional integration,......

Govt plans to restructure A-I board

The government is set to restructure the board of national carrier Air-India. The move comes at a time when the state-run airline is planning to tap the capital markets and raise funds for its......

BT hits back at UK union over India move protests

Former British telecom monopoly BT Group Plc on Thursday accused the industry union of distorting the truth over plans fortwo BT call centres in India that will eventually employ 2,200......

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

IMAGE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo attends the Asian Games. Photograph: Cathal Mcnaughton/Reuters Indonesian President Joko Widodo has created a buzz on social media after......