M J Akbar

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini holds talks with Sushma Swaraj on summit prep

European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, on Friday, held talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on a range of issues including on preparations for the annual India-EU summit scheduled to be held in Delhi later this year.

No international law bars sale of products with Indian flag image

There is no international law barring the sale of products including doormats with image of the Indian flag in other countries, but legal action can be launched against e-commerce sites .

World focussed on combating terror, Pakistan isolated on Kashmir at United Nations meet

Pakistan's months-long efforts to internationalise the Kashmir issue at the UN have not found any resonance with nations at the world body that are focuser on combating the growing scourge of terrorism, a top Indian diplomat has said.

Bashar al-Assad seeks India's help in reconstruction of Syria's economy

War-torn Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has sought India's help in the reconstruction of his country's economy.

M J Akbar warns Pakistan of following a 'suicidal' policy over Kashmir

The government on Wednesday warned Pakistan that it is pursuing a self destructive and "suicidal" policy over Kashmir and said its attempts to push terrorism will harm Islamabad.

BJP calls Rahul Gandhi "spoiled child" of Indian politics

The BJP on Friday dubbed Rahul Gandhi "spoiled child" of Indian politics and said the Congress was behaving with "complete irresponsibility" under his overall leadership.

Mamata Banerjee blames RAW for Burdwan blast, BJP calls her anti-national

BJP attacked CM Mamata Banerjee for blaming RAW for the Burdwan blast saying her remarks were against national interest.

Dad should decide whether he wants to write an autobiography: Manmohan Singh's daughter

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has to make up his mind whether or not he wants to write his autobiography, his daughter Daman Singh has said.

Positive publicity: How Sabir Ali, expelled by Nitish, can help BJP, Modi

He was Nitish's most popular Muslim face, and enjoyed a meteoric rise in the party. Knowing he is not in the contest Sheohar LS constituency from where he was fielded as the JD(U) candidate, he has chosen to develop a sudden fancy for Modi.