CWG corruption: Guilty won't be spared, says Sonia

CWG corruption: Guilty won't be spared, says Sonia

NEW DELHI : With allegations of corruption plaguing the Commonwealth Games, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today said those found guilty will be punished after the event.

Indo-US ties 'defining partnership of 21st century': Senate

Indo-US ties 'defining partnership of 21st century': Senate

WASHINGTON : Noting that US President Barack Obama considers India-US relationship as "one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century," the US senate has resolved to foster and advance the strategic partnership between the two nations.

India not interfering, Shyam Saran tells Nepal Maoists

India not interfering, Shyam Saran tells Nepal Maoists

KATHMANDU : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's special envoy to Nepal Shyam Saran began his whirlwind consultations on Thursday by first holding talks with the top leaders of the Maoist party.

Manmohan ignored warning on impending CWG crisis

Manmohan ignored warning on impending CWG crisis

New Delhi : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ignored a warning by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) that the projects related to Commonwealth Games (CWG) were not moving in the right direction.

Manmohan begins meeting with CMs of Naxal-hit states

Manmohan begins meeting with CMs of Naxal-hit states

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday met leaders from seven Naxal-affected states to chalk out a fresh strategy to curb Left-wing extremism.

Kashmir Valley calm, NC-Cong MLAs rally behind Omar

Kashmir Valley calm, NC-Cong MLAs rally behind Omar

SRINAGAR : The Kashmir Valley remained calm on Sunday as a separatist shutdown closed markets and stopped public transport in Srinagar, but the efforts to bring normalcy to the region received a setback with opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) choosing to stay away from an all-party meet called on Monday by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the violence in the state.

Cong downplays Pawar's request to PM, hints at cabinet reshuffle

Cong downplays Pawar's request to PM, hints at cabinet reshuffle

New Delhi : Congress on Monday downplayed the request of ICC President and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for reducing the burden on him and said his wish could be complied with.

Pak is priority No. 1 for new UK govt

Pak is priority No. 1 for new UK govt

LONDON : Britain will accord "top priority" to

Govt hints at bringing back Tagore’s works

Govt hints at bringing back Tagore’s works

NEW DELHI : Caught in a tricky situation over the possible auction of Rabindranath Tagore’s paintings in London, the government on Thursday hinted that it would try to bring them back.

Jairam offers to quit over China remarks, PM says no

Jairam offers to quit over China remarks, PM says no

NEW DELHI : Union minister Jairam Ramesh offered to resign following his controversial remarks against the home ministry for allegedly stalling some Chinese imports but Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has turned it down, PMO sources said today.