UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a resolution that demanded Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months, with Delhi underlining......

Republic Day: CRPF awarded highest number of 21 gallantry medals

The Central Reserve Police Force has been awarded the highest number of police gallantry medals, 21, among all central and state police forces including two defence ministry issued Shaurya Chakras......

India votes for UNGA resolution on Israel leaving Palestine

India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that called for the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and reiterated the......

When Dr Singh Took On Congress Bosses

Many were hoping that with Vajpayee's NDA gone, there would be a return to the Congress normal.Nobody was prepared for the opposite.Sonia Gandhi was sceptical.This became the only issue over which......

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

IMAGE: The Palestine FA said it wanted FIFA to adopt appropriate sanctions against Israeli teams, including the national side and clubs. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann / Reuters FIFA's......

India abstains from UNGA resolution on building peace through sports

The resolution recognised the contribution of sports in creating an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding among peoples and nations, its role to prevent and counter terrorism and violent......

IOC hails 'historic' U.N. resolution on sport autonomy

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach delivers a speech. Photograph: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images The International Olympic Committee has hailed a United Nations resolution......