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Vijay, Suriya Attend Protest over Controversial Article on Jayalalithaa

Several members of the Tamil film industry gathered on Monday to protest against the derogatory remarks about Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa published on Sri Lankan defence ministry's website.

Aug 4, 2014

AP, Telangana Demand Irrigation Water as Water Level at Srisailam Dam Goes up

As water level starts to increase in the Srisailam dam, both Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana have demanded the release of water for irrigation.

Aug 4, 2014

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa Pushed for the Ban on Sri Lankan Cricketers

Parliament Erupts over 'Derogatory' Sri Lankan Article against Jayalalithaa; Govt to Summon Envoy

The Parliament witnessed angry protests on Monday over the 'derogatory' article published by the Sri Lankan government against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, with AIADMK members disrupting sessions in both houses.

Aug 4, 2014

French President Francois Hollande and German President Joachim Gauck (R) attend a ceremony to commemorate the centenary of the start of World War One (WWI) at the Vieil Armand

100th Anniversary of WWI: Ceremonies Held in UK, Belgium

WWI Anniversary: Belgium and the UK are holding events in commemoration of the the day.

Aug 4, 2014

All-Party Meet Fails to Achieve Consensus on Insurance Bill

The all-party meeting convened on Monday, 4 August, to discuss on the controversial Insurance Bill enabling the Indian Union government to allow 49 per cent foreign investment in insurance sector, failed to work out a consensus.

Aug 4, 2014

China's Xinjiang Authorities Offer $48M for Those Hunting 'Terrorists'

Authorities in China's Xinjiang region have announced rewards of more than $48 million for those helping police hunt for "terrorists."

Aug 4, 2014

Modi in Nepal: Offers $1 Billion Loan, says Hydel Project Pending for 18 Years to Start Soon

Narendra Modi offered $1 Billion Loan to Nepal for infrastructural developments and said India is willing to develop a much deeper power trade between both nations.

Aug 4, 2014

Israel Tapped John Kerry's Phone during 2013 Gaza Peace Talks?

Israel reportedly spied on US Secretary of State John Kerry during the 2013 peace talks with the Palestinians.

Aug 3, 2014

A member of the Iraqi security forces takes position during a patrol looking for militants of the ISIS at the border between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in June.

Saudi Arabia Seeks Help from Pakistan, Egypt to Secure Border from ISIS

The Saudi Arabia border near Iraq frontier is vulnerable as it lies near the Anbar province, which is largely held by ISIS forces.

Aug 3, 2014

Modi Praises Nepal's Political Transition Towards Multiparty Democracy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kathmandu to a colourful welcome of a ceremonial guard of honour on Sunday, where his Nepal counterpart Sushil Koirala personally received him.

Aug 3, 2014

Israel Offensive Escalates as Hamas Denies Capturing Soldier; 100 Palestinians Dead after Ceasefire Collapses

Israel has intensified its attack on Gaza after one of its soldiers went missing and the 72-hour ceasefire collapsed.

Aug 2, 2014

Shiv Sena Women Wing President Murdered in Nagpur; One Held

Shiv Sena women wing President Aarti Borkar was hacked to death in Nagpur on Friday evening. Aarti was on her way to a restaurant with her husband when she was attacked with sharp weapons.

Aug 2, 2014

WTO Deal Collapse would Bring Bunch of Losses for India

India would have to suffer a string of losses if its persistence causes the WTO deal to collapse.

Aug 1, 2014

Modi Meets Kerry in Washington Summit Prelude

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday and stated that there is a broad convergence of views and interests between his country and the US, which are the world's two largest democracies.

Aug 1, 2014

KCR Plans Hollywood-Style Film City in Hyderabad

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday, 31 July, asked his officials to prepare a plan to build "Cinema City" or film city in 2,000 acres in and around Hyderabad city on the lines of Hollywood.

Aug 1, 2014

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