President to visit his home state
Special CorrespondentNEW DELHI: The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee is slated to visit his home state West Bengal for the first time after assuming the highest post in the land…
4 coal blocks to be de-allocated
TIA Special CorrespondentNEW DELHI: The Inter Ministerial Group (IMG) on coal has recommended de-allocation of 4 coal blocks. The recommendations have been accepted by the Government, an official press release…
India, Canada work on civil nuclear deals
AMNNEW DELHI: India today said that Canada could be its true partner for achieving food and energy security. Addressing a joint press conference here today following delegation level talks, the…
MGNREGA work extended to 150 days in drought districts
TIA CorrespondentNEW DELHI : Agricultural Minister Sharad Pawaron Wednesday announced that 150 days of guaranteed work will be provided under the MGNREGA in drought affected areas of the country. Briefing…
India condemns death of US envoy in Libya
Beef up security at all US missionsTIA Special CorrespondentNEW DELHI: India has expressed shock over the attack on U.S. Consulate in Benghazi.in Libya. In response to the attack on US…
Over 300 killed in Pakistan fires
AMN KARACHI: The two major fires that engulf factories in Pakistan’s two largest cities killed more than 310 people, as calls grew to speed up poor industrial safety standards, officials…
US Envoy killed in Libya on 9/11 anniversary
The US Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens and three other Diplomats were killed in a rocket attack on their car in Benghazi, late Tuesday evening. The incident took place as…
Fuel price hike is unavoidable: Jaipal Reddy
AMNNEW DELHI: Petroleum minister Jaipal Reddy on Tuesday said fuel price hike is unavoidable. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Mr Reddy hinted that the decision could be postponed by…
Palestine Card to Soothe Anti Israel Sentiment
Ashok B Sharma / Andalib AkhterNEW DELHI: In a bid to soothe the growing resentment in the country against close relationship with Israel, particularly among a large section of the…
Prez to felicitate India-Bangladesh connectivity
Ashok B Sharma / TIANEW DELHI: Notwithstanding the issue of alleged illegal migration from Bangladesh leading to recent riots in Bodoland, both India and Bangladesh have become proactive in ensuring…