Politics

Chinese Warship Collision: US Harassing Liaoning Formation, Claims Military Expert

A Chinese daily on Monday has accused the US of feigning innocence, regarding a near collision at sea. USS Cowpens (CG 63), which is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser, had a near collision with a Chinese warship on December 5, 2013.

Dec 16, 2013

Angry Reactions Downpour after Release of Corruption Convict Lalu Prasad Yadav [VIDEO]

As Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, convicted of corruption charges in fodder scam, was released from a central jail in Ranchi, angry reactions welcomed the former parliamentarian on social media.

Dec 16, 2013

US Navy Chopper Crash: Second this Year, Increases Fear of Resentment among Japanese

The flight crew had four members onboard, when it crash-landed in a landfill. The Japan Times reported that the Kanagawa Prefectural Police said two men in the chopper sustained broken bones but no one else was hurt when the MH-60 made the emergency landing.

Dec 16, 2013

After Samajwadi Party, Shiv Sena to Block Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament

A Shiv Sena parliamentarian on Tuesday declared that his party will oppose the anti-graft Lokpal Bill when it will be tabled in Rajya Sabha.

Dec 17, 2013

Judge Describes NSA’s Phone Surveillance Program as ‘Orwellian, Indiscriminate, Arbitrary’

A US judge has ruled that the National Security Agency's mass phone surveillance program is unconstitutional describing the practice as "almost Orwallian" and that James Madison, father of the US constitution, would be "aghast" to learn about the violation on freedom.

Dec 17, 2013

Indian Diplomat Devyani Khobragade Arrest: Narendra Modi Turns Down Meet with US Delegates

In the wake of arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, NDA prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi announced that he would not meet visiting delegation from the United States.

Dec 17, 2013

Japan Approves New Defence Strategy to Counter China; Pledges to Build Drones, Aircraft, Amphibious Force

In a move that is widely seen as measure aimed to counter China, Japan's cabinet has approved a new defense strategy that will bolster its military prowess across the East China Sea.

Dec 17, 2013

Muzaffarnagar Riots: BSP MP Kadir Rana Arrested, Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Kadir Rana, who was evading an arrest in a communal riots case, has been remanded for 14 days in judicial custody on Tuesday.

Dec 17, 2013

Khobragade Arrest Turns Ugly: Indian Official Threatens to Take Action against Gay US Diplomats

Senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, 39, was arrested last week in New York for alleged visa fraud and exploiting her babysitter cum housekeeper. The incident has sparked a diplomat row between the two nations that is fast turning ugly.

Dec 17, 2013

Indo-Japan to Strengthen Naval Ties against Rising China Threat

In November 2011, India and Japan had agreed upon conducting bilateral naval exercise that enables both the Navies to undertake operations in the sphere of maritime security in the future. Both countries have increasingly been feeling the 'China Threat.'

Dec 18, 2013

North Korea Purge: Who is the New No.2 Man after Kim Jong-un?

Reports suggest that although the real motive of the theatrical execution of Kim's uncle last week is still unknown, the young leader has picked a new leader in place of the purged uncle who was killed last week.

Dec 18, 2013

Thailand’s Anti-Government Protests: Demonstrators Vow to ‘March’ Until PM is Removed; Will Yingluck Shinawatra Give Up?

The anti-government sentiments in Thailand has receded over the days with dwindling number of protesters, but the leader of the demonstrators who is poised at removing Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from her position has called for a fresh round of marches in an attempt to step up their demands.

Dec 18, 2013

Indian Diplomatic Row: The Story of Krittika and Devyani as Victims of US Mistreatment

Devyani and Krittika both woman were subjected to the extreme high handedness of the US authorities.

Dec 18, 2013

Sen. Baucus to be US Ambassador to China; Will his Inability to Speak Chinese Put him at Odds?

Although the White House and the Senate have not confirmed the news, talks have already begun to surface in the media on why Senator Max Baucus will be, if he indeed is picked as the ambassador to China, a strange choice for the post.

Dec 19, 2013

US Gloats as China Worries Over Growing Japanese Arsenal

With an additional $10 Billion towards strengthening its military firepower, Japan is on a 'war path,' - a move that has the blessing of Pentagon and the approval of Washington. The strategy has hit the bull's eye as it has left Beijing worried over the growing power of Japan.

Dec 21, 2013