Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled, reports Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: Indian Army soldiers......

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

Vajpayee had always felt that India must act with conviction and panache.He decided that, irrespective of the attendant risks, he would undertake what many felt was a precarious course.A......

Chinese govt planned Galwan assault, says top US panel

The Chinese government had "planned" the Galwan incident in June even as Beijing ramped up its multiyear coercion campaign against its neighbours, provoking military or paramilitary standoffs with......

India beats China to win crucial election to UN commission on women

In a significant victory, India got elected as Member of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, the principal global body focussed on gender equality and women empowerment, beating......

Sensex slides 285 points on weak FY16 growth forecast; IT, metal stocks disappoint

After posting gains for four straight sessions benchmark indices 1% lower as investors booked profits after the government lowered 2015-16 GDP growth forecast lower to 7-7.5% from 8-8.1% earlier.......

China imposes stern rules on FDIs

China, a major destination for foreign direct investment, has imposed stern rules on foreign companies to buy or merge with domestic companies, especially those dealing with defence equipment.China......

Chidambaram's Budget speech

Speech of P. Chidambaram Minister of Finance PART A Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to present the Budget for the year 2005-06. 2. Last year, while presenting the Budget, I had suggested that the vote in......

China tries to ease US worries on Unocal

Trying to allay US national security worries about its bid for Unocal Corp, Chinese state-owned oil company CNOOC Ltd said Friday it was willing to discuss selling some Unocal assets and putting......