Asia Pacific News

India may seek World Bank help to preserve tiger reserves

With 17 of India's 38 tiger reserves in a 'precarious condition', Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh Wednesday said the government may approach World Bank for monetary help to relocate people from the fringe areas of these reserves.8:05 PM on December 09

Visit Tibet, Dalai Lama tells Australian MPs

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Wednesday urged Australian MPs to visit Tibet.8:05 PM on December 09

Asaram Bapu's estranged supporter still has bullet in chest

Raju Chandok, the estranged supporter of Asaram Bapu who has accused the spiritual guru of masterminding an attack on him, continued to be in hospital Wednesday with a bullet in his chest.8:05 PM on December 09

Telangana protests reach Delhi's Andhra Bhavan

Around 20 students Wednesday barged into the Andhra Bhavan in the capital and shouted slogans against the state government, demanding the creation of a separate Telangana state, police said.8:04 PM on December 09

Court issues notice to Himachal government on felling of trees

The Himachal Pradesh High Court Wednesday took suo-motu notice of media reports regarding thousands of trees facing the axe in Himachal Pradesh over the construction of a power transmission corridor.8:04 PM on December 09

Pakistani players' absence will rob IPL of some gloss: Afridi

Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi feels the absence of Pakistani players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) will take some gloss away from the cash-rich spectacle.8:04 PM on December 09

Social workers held trying to enter Badal's residence

Over 80 'anganwadi' workers (village-level social workers) were arrested here Wednesday trying to enter the official residence of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to submit a memorandum, police said.8:04 PM on December 09

BJP rakes up China threat, asks if India is safe

Raising the spectre of an 'aggressive' China, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday asked the government to forge relations with influential international players who could help India in case of a confrontation with Beijing.8:04 PM on December 09

Sri Lanka set 216-run target for India

Captain Kumar Sangakkara blasted 78 off 37 balls as Sri Lanka piled up 215 for five in 20 overs against India in the first Twenty20 international at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Ground here Wednesday.8:03 PM on December 09

Israel, India discuss delivery schedule of weapons

Israeli chief of defence staff Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi Wednesday met the top brass of the Indian armed forces and discussed boosting cooperation in the field of counter terrorism besides talking about the delivery schedule of weapons and equipment purchased by India.8:03 PM on December 09

India lose to Maldives, face Bangaldesh in SAFF Cup semis

A 10-man India under-23 side Wednesday lost their last group match against holders Maldives here 0-2 and will now face hosts Bangladesh in the semi-final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup.8:03 PM on December 09

PCB appoints Waqar Younis bowling and fielding coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Wednesday appointed former fast bowler Waqar Younis as the new bowling and fielding coach for the team's tough tour of Australia starting later this month.8:03 PM on December 09

Weather, clearances delay 61 roads along China border

The construction of 61 roads along the India-China border have been delayed due to environment clearances not coming in time and inclement weather, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday.8:03 PM on December 09

Himachal higher reaches get snowfall

The high altitude areas in Himachal Pradesh Wednesday received fresh spells of snow, intensifying a cold wave across the state, a weather official said here.8:02 PM on December 09

Club Babri cases, move apex court, says CPI-M

The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) demanded Wednesday that all cases related to the Babri mosque razing must be clubbed before the Supreme Court and it should be urged to give an early verdict.8:02 PM on December 09