India for maritime security under UN flag
ASHOK B SHARMA/TIA NEW DELHI: India’s Defence Ministry has proposed a proactive role under the United Nations flag to tackle the threat to maritime traffic from piracy.
More blasts at nuclear plant in disaster-hit Japan
TOKYO: The crisis at the quake-hit Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant reached a critical phase Tuesday with radiation feared to have leaked after apparent hydrogen blasts at two more reactors,…
SC appeals Pak to release Indian prisoners
TIA Legal Correspondent NEW DELHI: In an amazing move, the Supreme Court Monday appealed Pakistan to release an Indian prisoner on humanitarian grounds and remit the remaining part of his…
India, US discuss security measures
ASHOK B SHARMA / TIA NEW DELHI: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in partnership with the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has concluded a five-day law enforcement exchange…
Left Front announces WB polls candidates
KOLKATA: Nine ministers were today dropped from the list of contestants for the West Bengal Assembly polls with the Left Front announcing 149 new candidates,
Equipment for CWG overlays hired at 1400% higher rate: CVC
NEW DELHI: An investigation by Central Vigilence Commission has found that officials of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee had hired equipment for overlay works at over 14 times the actual price.
Tsunami: Atomic alert sounded in Japan
TOKYO: An explosion in a nuclear power plant has triggered a nationwide atomic alert in Tsunami-earthquake Japan.
All Indians safe in Japan worst tragedy
TOKYO/ NEW DELHI: All Indian nationals are safe in the quake-hit Japan, as rescue operation is going on in full swing in that country.
India offers help to quake-hit Japan
NEW DELHI: While expressing shock over the quake-tsunamis tragedy in Japan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered India's readiness to help Japan, saying "our resources are at your disposal".
Threat to nuclear reactor
TOKYO: The Tokyo Electric Power Company has warned the Japanese government of an emergency situation at a nuclear power plant in quake-stricken Fukushima Prefecture.