Modi heads to Israel, lifting the curtain on close ties NARENDRA Modi begins a first visit to Israel by an Indian prime minister on Tuesday, in a public embrace of a ... Published 04 Jul, 2017 06:58am
Dalai Lama has to wait on sidelines as Trump woos China’s Xi BEIJING: When Donald Trump was elected in November, the Dalai Lama said he was keen to meet the incoming US... Updated 06 May, 2017 06:02am
Home-grown militants and ex-major behind Bangladesh attacks DHAKA: Early in June, a man walked into the Dhaka premises of the Ramakrishna Mission, a Hindu centre for... Published 01 Jul, 2016 06:51am
Indian missiles, copters, subs — Anil Ambani’s ambitious defence plan REUTERS: Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group has never made a military helicopter, missile system or submarine in its... Published 31 May, 2016 06:41am
In India, Modi mocked and state leader heckled after floods Image of strong leadership created by leaders' publicity machines undermined. Updated 07 Dec, 2015 02:32pm
From remote outpost, India looks to check China’s Indian Ocean thrust Recently, New Delhi has worried about Chinese submarines venturing into the Indian Ocean. Updated 17 Jul, 2015 09:06am
Amid Nepal’s chaos, royalists spy chance for comeback KATHMANDU: Just a few years ago, Nepal’s royal family looked consigned to the history books. A palace massacre by... Published 26 Dec, 2013 07:33am