WASHINGTON: US believes that India has taken a "smart long term strategy" by reducing import of oil from Iran and both countries share a "strategic aim" with regard to Tehran's nuclear ambitions."I don't think India needs much convincing about the strategic dangers of Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon," Deputy Secretary of State William Burns said here.Burns added that India...

NEW DELHI: The BJP has set at rest speculation about the fate of its President Nitin Gadkari, facing flak over the affairs of his company, by expressing its unanimous support to his continuance in office and dismissed media reports of his impending resignation as "baseless and untrue"."Since Nitin Gadkari has himself offered to face any inquiry, the unanimous view...

WASHINGTON: Against the backdrop of Britain warming up to Narendra Modi after boycotting him for 10 years, the US has said it would handle the Gujarat Chief Minister's potential visa application as per its immigration laws.At the same time, US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns said, the United States supports the business interests of American companies in Gujarat."Well,...

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S M Krishna resigned today ahead of the reshuffle of the Union Cabinet scheduled on Sunday.The 80-year-old leader from Karnataka is believed to have sent his resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the afternoon, sources said.Indications are that with the Assembly elections due before next May in Karnataka, the former Chief Minister may...

CHANDIGARH: There has been no undervaluation of properties sold or bought by Robert Vadra or his companies in four Haryana districts, a probe ordered by whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka is understood to have found amid a row over deals between Congress chief's son-in-law and DLF.The Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Palwal and Mewat in NCR region had...

NEW DELHI: Activist Arvind Kejriwal today demanded that BJP chief Nitin Gadkari and Robert Vadra declare all their business interests and where all they own land in the country.He said the probe against Gadkari by IT Department was an "eye-wash" as Congress and BJP were "hand in glove" trying to save each other."Vadra should publicize where all he owns...

NEW DELHI: The Centre today signed a tripartite agreement with 16 state and UT governments and a special purpose vehicle BBNL to expedite the mission of connecting every gram panchayat with broadband network."It is a Rs 20,000 crore project and entire fund will be provided by central government," Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal told reporters at an event here."We have...

BHOPAL: More than 2,000 investors are likely to participate in a 3-day global business event to be hosted by the government of central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh at Indore from Sunday with special focus on generating employment in the state.Delegates from 21 countries including the US, Australia, Japan, Singapore, the UK, Germany and Finland will take part in...

NEW DELHI: India today disapproved of Formula One team Ferrari's decision to race with the Italian navy flag on their cars at Indian Grand Prix as a gesture of solidarity towards its marines facing trial in India over murder charges, saying this is "not in keeping with the spirit of sports".Reflecting New Delhi's unhappiness, official spokesperson in the ministry...