US moves to block US Airways-American Airlines merger
August 13, 2013
WASHINGTON: The US justice department and several states sued on Tuesday to block the $11 billion merger between American Airlines and US Airways, saying it would cut competition and push fares significantly higher.
The US justice department has filed an anti-trust case to block the merger of American Airlines and US Airways.
Pakistan PM calls for ‘new beginning’ with India, says let us...
August 13, 2013
Sharif, who has repeatedly spoken of his desire to improve relations with India since he became premier in June, said the two countries should become "good friends"
Narendra Modi gets invite to visit Britain
August 13, 2013
The ball was set rolling by the Opposition party's Labour Friends of India when its chairman, Barry Gardiner MP, sent a letter to Modi last week inviting him to the House of Commons to speak on 'The Future of Modern India'
Shirdi among most expensive destinations in August: report
August 13, 2013
With people looking up at destinations for short holiday breaks this month the holy city of Shirdi has been ranked top as one of the most expensive destinations this August
Mumbai: Shirdi in Maharashtra is one of the most expensive destinations in the country this month, according to a report.
No immediate plan to grant most favoured nation status to India:...
August 12, 2013
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government Monday said it has no immediate plan to grant the most favored nation (MFN) status to India.
Engaging Pakistan is important, but India must assess how far it can go. It is time India straightened out the mess inside its own head.
Nelson Mandela recovering ‘slowly and steadily’ but remains critical
August 12, 2013
Earlier, his ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had denied reports of him being in a permanent vegetative state.
Johannesburg: Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s health is improving steadily, although he remains in a critical condition, a presidency statement revealed.
Rare bright spot for India as exports pick up, imports fall
August 12, 2013
NEW DELHI: India's exports rose 11.64% in July from a year earlier while imports fell, a rare bright spot for its struggling economy, but with the trade deficit almost unchanged pressure on the current account deficit and rupee currency remained high.
Pakistan summons Indian deputy high commissioner over LoC incidents
August 12, 2013
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner to protest "ceasefire violations" by the BSF along the LoC, claiming that it resulted in the death of a civilian at Rawalakot in PoK.
Wreaths laid on the coffins carrying the bodies of the martyred Indian soldiers
Bolt regains world 100 metres crown in Moscow
August 11, 2013
MOSCOW: Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt lifted track and field out of the doping doldrums as he reclaimed his world 100m title in emphatic style on Sunday.
Jamaica's Usain Bolt (centre) wins the men's 100 metres final at the 2013 IAAF World Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow
No power can stop Cong from losing election in Delhi: Rajnath
August 11, 2013
NEW DELHI: BJP on Sunday began its campaign in Delhi for the upcoming assembly polls by launching a major offensive against the Sheila Dikshit government and announced lowering of power tariff by 30 per cent, if voted to power.
Indo-Pak diplomatic relations should be scaled down: Rajnath Singh
