Chinese military buildup cause of concern: US commander

Chinese military build up is a cause of concern for the countries in the region, a top American commander said on Tuesday after China announced a 10 per cent increase in its defence budget.......

'Want to ask Putin why Dalai Lama can't get Russia visa'

There are more than 800 Russian Buddhists, currently, inNew Delhi.On the eve ofRussian President Vladimir Putin's brief visit to India, they want to hand him a signed statement demanding a visa for......

India finally makes an entry in Iraq

India will have to seriously think about its role anew as a new Iraq emerged in a new Middle East. Appointing an ambassador is a good, albeit modest, start, says Harsh V Pant. Finally after seven......

Bush seeks support on Iraq in final address

The following is the text of US President George W Bush's final State of the Union address delivered to Congress on Monday: Madam Speaker, Vice President Cheney, Members of Congress, distinguished......

Oil sector woes not addressed, firms reel under pressure

Various duties of excise on petrol and diesel remains unchanged for the oil and gas industry.   None of the demands of the industry were met   Budget provisions   The......

Oil & gas sectors seek infrastructure status

The Brent crude oil prices decreased 47% on a YoY basis to USD 58 per barrel in February 2015 but rose 15% on a QoQ basis. For Q3FY’15 Brent crude oil prices were down 30% on a YoY basis and......

An unclear road map worries oil and gas sector

Budget provisions The following announcements have been proposed in the Union Budget 2014-15 Lowering excise duty on petrol, diesel, and other fuels, branded fuels. This is slightly positive for......

US moves ONGC Videsh out of list of firms with ties to Iran

The US administration has moved ONGC Videsh out of a list of companies known to have energy ties with Iran, but retained parent ONGC on the list, an act for which it can be sanctioned by......