2019: The year in photos

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top images of 2019. Together these tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak,......

Can India trust Gota and the Rajapaksas?

New Delhi is approaching Gota with an open mind, observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi greets Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Hyderabad House in New......

Don't take Kim lightly

'North Korea could choose to go China's way by selectively opening up the economy, but Kim does not seem enthused by the idea.''Getting Pyongyang to give up the nuclear programme may be the best......

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo make a statement after their meeting in Jakarta on Wednesday. Photograph: Courtesy @MEAIndia/Twitter India and Indonesia on......

Opening account in foreign banks is not a crime: Attorney General

With the Modi government facing the arduous task of fulfilling its promise of getting back black money stashed abroad, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on Friday said all amounts deposited in foreign......

Lokpal Bill to weed out corruption, boost investments

Welcoming the passage of Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha, India Inc said that once enacted it will help weed out corruption, boost investor confidence and expedite the decision making process.......

Why govt should scrap Adani's Mundra plan

By refusing permission for the proposed ship-breaking facility, India can send a categorical message to the foreign ship owning countries that they should keep their own waste and recycle it, feels......

Free medicine plan remained on paper only

Many health policy initiatives of the government could not be rolled out for various reasons in 2012 during which the country faced fresh challenges on disease prevention as dengue and Japanese......