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Khurshid made statement as politician: Moily


Veerappa Moily hastened to add that he would not like to comment on the Election Commission notice t...
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Iran shrugs off latest US sanctions

Iran shrugs off latest US sanctions


Iran castigated its US adversary on Tuesday over new financial measures to disrupt Iranian commerce,...
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`No contradiction in India`s ties with Iran, US`


Despite the US imposing fresh sanctions on Iran, India has made it clear that it will continue to bu...
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Moily says PM acted swiftly to cancel Devas deal


Defending PM on the Antrix-Devas deal issue, Union Corporate Affairs Minister said the former never...
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AMRI: `Will consider clarification on non-execs role`


M Veerappa Moily said New Competition Policy and New Companies Bill is likely to be placed during bu...
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`Iran will respond to any oil, military threats`

`Iran will respond to any oil, military threats`


Iran has its `own threats` to respond to any military attack or sanctions against its oil exports, ...
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Iran says oil could reach $120 to $150 per barrel

Iran says oil could reach $120 to $150 per barrel


The EU announced an embargo on Iranian oil last week to pressure Tehran on its controversial nuclea...
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We don`t need to sell oil to Europe: Ahmadinejad

We don`t need to sell oil to Europe: Ahmadinejad


EU has imposed further sanctions against Iran`s oil exports and the central bank to ramp up pressure...
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Fusion: X-ray laser zaps solid to 2 mn degrees

Fusion: X-ray laser zaps solid to 2 mn degrees


The quest to create nuclear fusion may have come a step closer when scientists heated solid matter t...
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Workers to pump oil from grounded cruise tomorrow

Workers to pump oil from grounded cruise tomorrow


Preliminary operations to remove a half-million gallons of fuel from the grounded cruise ship, befor...
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Oil rig fire kills Indian, French in Nigeria


An Indian was among two workers who were killed in fire that hit Chevron Corp company-owned oil ri...
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Iran says sanctions to fail, repeats Hormuz threat

Iran says sanctions to fail, repeats Hormuz threat


Iranian politicians said on Tuesday they expected the European Union to backtrack on its oil embargo...
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World’s first magnetic soap developed

World’s first magnetic soap developed


Scientists have developed world’s first magnetic soap that could calm concerns over the use of soaps...
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IAEA to visit Iran as EU slaps oil imports ban

IAEA to visit Iran as EU slaps oil imports ban


The UN`s nuclear watchdog, IAEA, has said it was sending a team to Iran between Jan 29-31 "to resolv...
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Italy: Oil pumping from cruise ship to begin

Italy: Oil pumping from cruise ship to begin


Salvage experts can begin pumping fuel from a capsized cruise ship as early as tomorrow to avert a ...
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`EU oil sanctions unfair and doomed to fall`

`EU oil sanctions unfair and doomed to fall`


A decision by the European Union to impose an embargo on Iranian oil exports is "unfair" and "doome...
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Israel welcomes EU sanctions on Iran`s oil exports

Israel welcomes EU sanctions on Iran`s oil exports


Israel welcomed European Union`s efforts to foil Iran`s nuclear ambitions by imposing sanctions.
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EU bans Iranian oil, Tehran responds with threats

EU bans Iranian oil, Tehran responds with threats


The European Union banned imports of oil from Iran on Monday and imposed a number of other economic ...
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Orissa: Dacoity foiled, inter-state gang busted


An inter-state dacoit gang was busted with the arrest of seven dacoits from a lodge in Uditnagar, ...
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Kerala to have 450 e-toilets by March

Kerala to have 450 e-toilets by March


Kerala will have 450 functional e-toilets by the end of this fiscal, becoming the first state in Ind...
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Nepal students block roads to protest fuel hike

Nepal students block roads to protest fuel hike


The Nepalese government has decided to increase prices of various fuels by an average of 10 percent.
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Saudi Arabia doubts Iran oil blockade claim

Saudi Arabia doubts Iran oil blockade claim


Saudi Arabia made clear it was ready to pump more oil after sanctions threatened to cut Iranian sale...
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Krishna declines to comment on Pak turmoil


External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Monday declined to comment on the turmoil in Pakistan sayin...
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China knocks US sanctions on state firm over Iran

China knocks US sanctions on state firm over Iran


The US sanctions came shortly after US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner met Chinese leaders in B...
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Iran warns Gulf Arabs on oil

Iran warns Gulf Arabs on oil


World oil markets have been jolted over concerns that Iran may choke off the vital Strait of Hormuz...
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Iran warns Gulf countries not to replace its oil

Iran warns Gulf countries not to replace its oil


EU countries have agreed in principle to embargo imports of Iranian as part of the latest efforts to...
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‘Ensure funds for toilets in govt schools’


SC asked Centre to ensure availability of funds with state governments and union territories for con...
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Japan to reduce oil imports from Iran

Japan to reduce oil imports from Iran


Experts speculate that Japan will move to diversify its oil imports by turning to Saudi Arabia, Unit...
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EU plans Iran oil embargo, IAEA team to visit

EU plans Iran oil embargo, IAEA team to visit


Europe and Japan moved ahead Tuesday in planning for punitive cuts in oil imports from Iran.
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Now, toilet-proof mobiles with micro-thin coatings

Now, toilet-proof mobiles with micro-thin coatings


Three start-up gadget makers are now offering micro-thin coatings that protect cellphones from moist...
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EU, Japan prepare for Iran oil embargo

EU, Japan prepare for Iran oil embargo


Europe and Japan moved ahead on Tuesday in planning for punitive cuts in oil imports from Iran.
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China faces tough balancing act over Iran

China faces tough balancing act over Iran


China faces more challenges in its Iran policy this year as Washington and its allies move to impose...
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‘Students forced to do toilet cleaning in Orissa’


Students of a govt primary school were allegedly forced to do toilet cleaning in a place under Patta...
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Grounded cargo ship breaks apart on NZ reef

Grounded cargo ship breaks apart on NZ reef


The wreck of the Greek-owned Rena was described as New Zealand`s worst maritime environmental disast...
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‘Iran could close Hormuz -- but not for long’

‘Iran could close Hormuz -- but not for long’


Tehran could close the entrance to the Gulf if Western states impose sanctions that paralyze their o...
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EU agrees embargo on Iran oil

EU agrees embargo on Iran oil


The embargo will force Tehran to find other buyers for oil. EU countries buy about 450,000 barrels p...
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Strategic oil waterway: Iran to test-fire missiles

Strategic oil waterway: Iran to test-fire missiles


Iran, which has been carrying out war games in the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, is to test...
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Iran warns US over Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns US over Strait of Hormuz


Iran said earlier it would stop the flow of oil through the strait if sanctions were imposed on its ...
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Won’t tolerate oil disruption: US to Iran

Won’t tolerate oil disruption: US to Iran


The US Fifth Fleet said it would not allow any disruption of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Terror bid foiled in Pakistan capital


A terror bid was foiled in the Pakistani capital with the arrest of six suspected terrorists.
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US warns Iran not to disrupt oil route

US warns Iran not to disrupt oil route


The US Navy`s 5th fleet is warning Iran that any disruption of traffic through the oil route will no...
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Iran Navy chief says closing Gulf ‘really easy’

Iran Navy chief says closing Gulf ‘really easy’


Iran threatened to stop the flow of oil if foreign sanctions were imposed on its crude exports over...
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No oil through strait if sanctions applied: Iran

No oil through strait if sanctions applied: Iran


The threat was reported as Iran conducted navy wargames near the Strait of Hormuz.
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China wins major oil deal in Afghanistan


The deal comes as booming China is looking to expand its oil resources in wake of a growing domestic...
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Year of tech, tweets, tablets and telecom

Year of tech, tweets, tablets and telecom


This year saw the rise of iPad,the turmoil in the smartphone market with iPhone and Android knocking...
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Competition policy to bring down inflation: Moily


The government is all set to come out with National Competition Policy by the end of this fiscal, ...
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Colombia: Fuel pipeline explodes killing 11

Colombia: Fuel pipeline explodes killing 11


The pipeline, which carries gasoline and diesel, is operated by national oil company Ecopetrol.
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Organic polymer protects burnt forest soil

Organic polymer protects burnt forest soil


Wildfires destroy forests and hasten erosion of the burnt soil which slows efforts toward its natura...
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Bill passed seeking death for oil pipeline damage


Prior to the amendment, the Act provided for a jail term of one to three years` for acts of sab...
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52 held in China over `gutter oil`

52 held in China over `gutter oil`


Fifty-two were arrested in China for selling cooking oil made from the leftovers collected from rest...
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