PM favours collective fight against terror "Recent developments in our neighbourhood have brought home to us again the imperative need to collectively fight terrorism and extremism in all forms," Manmohan Singh said in his speech to Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. India, China launch joint Medical Mission
The India-China Joint Medical Mission, launched in the presence of Manmohan Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao, comprises 10 young doctors each from the two countries who will visit various places in China and subsequently in India.
Australia refuses Uranium sale to India
The policy of new Labour government headed by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is in contradiction to the previous John Howard administration's plans to start negotiating a uranium trade with India.
Bird flu confirmed in West Bengal
The Centre today confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in two districts of West Bengal, a day after the state government declared an alert in the area.
Reliance Power IPO fully subscribed
Anil Ambani group's three billion dollar Reliance Power IPO today got fully subscribed within minutes of its book building process, which started this morning, investment banking source said.
Bofors Case CBI fails to secure translated order
CBI today informed the Supreme Court that it has failed to secure official translation from Spanish to English of the Argentinian court order rejecting its plea for extradition of Bofors accused Ottavio Quattrocchi.
US concerned over China's military build-up The top commander of the US Pacific Fleet raised concern over China's military build-up and urged Beijing to clarify the intentions behind its increasingly sophisticated armed forces.
Japan to deploy missile shield, says official
Japan carried out studies to deploy a missile defence shield in central Tokyo, officials said today, amid concern that the capital is at risk from North Korea.
Sania advances to second round Sania Mirza sailed past Uzbekistan's Iroda Tulyaganova in straight sets to advance to the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday. The 31 seeded Indian beat Tulyaganova 6-4 6-2 and will now take on the winner of the match between Australian Sophie Ferguson and Swiss Timea Bacsinszky.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greets Chinese President Hu Jintao during their meeting at Great Hall of People in Beijing in China on Tuesday. PTI Photo
To err is human, to forgive divine: Bucknor
Dumped by the ICC from the India-Australia Test series following widespread criticism of his blunders in the Sydney Test, West Indian umpire Steve Bucknor today shot back saying he was punished for making just two wrong decisions.
India drop charges against Hogg, send out goodwill message
The Indian team management decided to withdraw all the charges against Hogg at the hearing with Match Referee Mike Procter, a development which could have a bearing on the racial abuse case involving Indian off spinner. Decision taken in the interest of the game: BCCI
"Anil did speak to board officials yesterday. The decision to drop the charge against Brad Hogg was taken in the larger interest of the game. India has always upheld the spirit of the game and the on-field issues should not be taken outside the field," Shetty said.
Ponting accepts Sydney on-field mistakes
However the skipper, writing in his column in The Australian, singled out two incidents which he believed were wrong in the second Test, and caused such a furore among cricket fans... Anil Kumble (right) and his Australian counterpart Ricky Ponting sit down at a Perth hotel on Monday ahead of their third Test match. MADUGALLE BROKERS PEACE Both captains, after the 45-minute meeting, declared the rest of the series would be played in "great spirit".
Ponting and Kumble also pledged there would be no repeat of the second Test hereafter, not only in the Perth Test, but also for the rest of the summer. RICKY PONTING: Anil and I have just had a very productive meeting discussing a number of issues. We are really happy with the outcome.
ANIL KUMBLE:It's very important cricket is played in the right spirit, it's time to move on.
RANJAN MADUGALLE: I am delighted at the spirit shown by the two captains. This was just one of those incidents. We are keen to have a fantastic series. It went well, both captains know they need to move forward. Harbhajan ban likely to be discussed at ICC meeting
An ICC spokesman said that the date of the meeting was finalised before the Sydney Test and the developments regarding umpiring and the ban were not part of the agenda.
Snowstorm on the first day of the new year. More than 20 centimetres of snow turned the Hamilton neighbourhood scenery into a mystical one. Photos sent by R V Prasad from Hamilton, Ontario (Canada).
There is a proposal to set up a commission for reorganisation of states. Is it desirable to have smaller states? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to comment on the topic. While some of the readers believe that it is good to have smaller states as it would help the government machinery to function effectively, others opine that the division of states would affect the already diminishing national unity and could only add troubles to the country.
"Recent developments in our neighbourhood have brought home to us again the imperative need to collectively fight terrorism and extremism in all forms," Manmohan Singh said in his speech to Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Sania Mirza sailed past Uzbekistan's Iroda Tulyaganova in straight sets to advance to the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday. The 31 seeded Indian beat Tulyaganova 6-4 6-2 and will now take on the winner of the match between Australian Sophie Ferguson and Swiss Timea Bacsinszky.
India drop charges against Hogg, send out goodwill message
in the second Test, and caused such a furore among cricket fans...
