Khobragade was not handcuffed or restrained, says Bharara

There has been much misinformation and factual inaccuracy in the reporting on the charges against Devyani Khobragade. It is important to correct these inaccuracies because they are misleading people and creating an inflammatory atmosphere on an ...

Reviewing what happened in Khobragade case: US

The US today said it is reviewing what happened in the case of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested and strip-searched on visa fraud charges, and expressed hope that this "isolated incident" would not derail bilateral ties.

Air Force to test Indian battle-ready fighter

World's lightest and India developed supersonic fighter Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is battle-ready for testing by its air force pilots three decades after it was conceived, designed and developed with cost overruns and inordinate delays.

Diplomat case: India says did not get response from US

Notwithstanding Secretary of State John Kerry expressing regret, India today hardened its stand accusing the US of not acting on several letters to it about the missing maid of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade whose arrest and strip-search has ...

Diplomat row: Protest held at US Consulate in Hyderabad

Left parties and their affiliated students' organizations staged protests near the US consulate here Thursday against the ill-treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade by the US authorities in New York.

Diplomat row: IACC seeks unconditional apology from US

The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IMC) has strongly objected to the "humiliating treatment" meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade by the US law enforcement agencies.

Widow's remarriage no ground to deny her relief: HC

The Bombay High Court has held that remarriage of a widow would not deprive her from getting compensation for accidental death of her first husband. The ruling was delivered by a bench headed by Justice Dharmadhikari recently. "The law postulates ...

#StopThisCultureOfHate: Abuse on Twitter

Censorship, particularly of the internet is always stridently opposed in India. Every once in a while when a report pointing towards freedom of speech coming under attack makes the rounds, it causes an uproar. Just this week Reporters Without ...

Sunil James' family thanks government for support

The family of Sunil James on Thursday thanked the Central Government after the Indian merchant ship captain's release from Togo jail.

HC asks Adnan Sami to hand over his passport to police

In more trouble for Pakistani singer Adnan Sami, the Bombay High Court has directed him to hand over his passport to police probing a harassment case filed against him by his ex-wife Sabah Galadari. Hearing Sabah's plea, Justice R P Sondurbaldota ...

Devyani Khobragade issue becomes messier

US Secretary of State John Kerry last night spoke to National Security Advisor Shiv Shankar Menon and expressed regret (the US Spokesperson was very clear: He did not issue an unconditional apology, he expressed regret) for the treatment handed out ...

Indian merchant navy captain released from Togo jail

Indian merchant ship captain, Sunil James, who was under arrest in the west African country of Togo since July, has been released along with another Indian sailor, the external affairs ministry said Thursday.

Court issues production warrant against Irom Sharmila

A Delhi court today issued production warrant for January 30 against rights activist Irom Sharmila after she failed to turn up in a case lodged against her for allegedly attempting suicide during her fast-unto- death here in 2006.

AP House adjourned till Jan 3 as Telangana stalemate continues

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly was today abruptly adjourned till January 3 without even initiating the crucial debate on draft AP Re-organisation Bill-2013 that provides for the creation of a new state of Telangana.

Man acquitted of rape charge after child DNA turned negative

A man facing trial for repeatedly raping a minor girl, who became pregnant and gave birth to a child, has been acquitted by a Delhi court after DNA test conducted on the baby turned out to be negative.

Anti-endosulfan stir enters a new phase

Anti-endosulfan activists will take out a march from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday to press for their demands of rehabilitation and financial assistance.

AAP `not answerable to Shinde over Delhi govt formation`

The Aam Aadmi Party reiterated that it will take a final decision on government formation on December 23, after seeking public opinion in the capital until the weekend.

Goans` positive thinking will help gov perform: Parrikar

Goans` positive thinking will help gov perform, says CM Manohar Parrikar.

AAP to decide on Delhi govt formation on Monday

The Aam Aadmi Party reiterated that it will take a final decision on government formation on December 23, after seeking public opinion in the capital until the weekend.

Tejas needs to cross 6 milestones in 15 months ahead of FOC

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE The Tejas fighter will have to cross 6 milestones in the next 15 months before the aircraft is given the final operational clearance (FOC). Tomorrow’s (December 20) initial operational clearance (IOC) event, ahead of the expected induction of the first series production aircraft into the Indian Air Force (IAF) by March […]



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