India
Singapore set to cane Swiss man for prank
IT consultant accused of spray-painting graffiti admits to vandalism and trespassing.
Problems in granting visas 'appalling': US
Science and technology cooperation being affected because of 'appallingly pervasive problem', says official.
Canada police arrest many ahead of G-20 meet
Leaders of the G-20 countries will meet on Saturday and Sunday in Toronto.
Sleep-deprived Apple fans brave rain for iPhone 4
Hundreds of fans flocked to stores as the red-hot smartphone rolls out in five of the world's largest economies.
Indo-Pak Foreign Secys aim to reduce trust deficit
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao is the first senior Indian official to visit Islamabad since 26/11 attacks.
AI Kanishka bombing: Canada sorry after 25 years
The Air India flight 182 from Montreal to Delhi was blown off mid-air near Ireland on June 23, 1985.
Pakistan court orders ban on Google, Yahoo
A Pakistani court has reportedly ordered a ban on nine leading websites for allegedly posting blasphemous material.
Dutch national found dead in Delhi hostel
A 51-year-old Dutch national was found dead in a tourist hostel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said.
14 Pak MPs disqualified over fake degrees
Lawmakers of three major political parties face embarrassment.
Indian Americans rejoice Nikki Haley's nomination
Indian-American Nikki Haley has bagged the Republican nomination for South Carolina's gubernatorial elections.
Kodaikanal school girl says teacher molested her
A case had been registered and efforts were on to trace the accused.
Sania Mirza crashes out of Wimbledon
Sania, ranked 111, lost 4-6, 1-6, to 54th ranked German Angelique Kerber in the first round.
Delegates ask PM to revive peace talks with ULFA
The six-member delegation discussed the possible release of jailed leaders of the ULFA to boost the peace talks.
Federer averts early upset at Wimbledon
Six-time champion overcame a two-set deficit to beat Alejandro Falla 5-7, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (1), 6-0.
China red faced over substandard Mao statues
Tourists visiting China complain that some Mao statues they buy as mementos are substandard.
Prophet sketch row in Nepal; book banned
This is the first time in Nepal, which has enjoyed religious harmony despite being a Hindu kingdom till 2006.