UK 'bad bank' repays $2.9 billion to taxpayers in first half

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 18:23

Britain's "bad bank" that is running down the loans of two bailed-out lenders said on Tuesday it repaid 1.9 billion pounds (USD 2.9 billion) to the government in the first six months of 2013.

Arabs ready anti-Israeli resolution for nuke meet

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 22:45

Arab nations are relaunching efforts to single out Israel for criticism at a major international conference this fall, through a resolution suggesting that its undeclared nuclear arsenal it is threatening Middle East peace.

US Congress resolution, Ghadhar party recognised

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 09:52

A Congressional resolution recognising the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ghadar Party in the US has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

UN resolution calling for political transition in Syria adopted

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 14:43

A resolution calling for a political transition in Syria and condemning the government`s use of heavy weapons has been adopted by the United NationsGeneral Assembly.

Resolution authority on cards to deal with financial distress: RBI

Last Updated: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 17:16

The Reserve Bank on Thursday said that a proposal is afoot to set up a resolution authority to deal with the widespread distress caused by failure of financial institutions.

Mobile that can change shape on-demand to be unveiled

Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013, 14:51

Researchers including one of an Indian origin have developed prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand, and will be unveiled today - Monday, the 29th of April.

US resolution calls for `credible` investigation b

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 00:23

US-sponsored draft resolution before ongoing session of UN Human Rights Council in (UNHRC) "calls" Sri Lankan government to conduct "independent, credible" investigation into human rights violations.

TN adopts resolution asking Centre to name terminal after MGR

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 14:23

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday adopted an unanimous resolution demanding that the Centre name the modernised domestic terminal II at Chennai airport after AIADMK founder and former Chief Minister MG Ramachandran.

Several dozens agricultural fires set in India, Nepal: NASA

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 10:51

In India and Nepal several dozens agricultural fires have been set and are burning, NASA has revealed.

Lanka reacts strongly to Tamil Nadu assembly resolution

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 19:36

Sri Lanka reacted strongly to the recent Tamil Nadu assembly resolution against it, saying it was "disturbing".

Odisha Assembly adopts resolution for special category status

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 23:29

Odisha Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the Centre to award special category status to the state.

US closely consulted with India on Lankan resolution: Robert Blake

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 09:18

US has worked with India throughout the process on US-sponsored resolution on Sri Lanka at UNHRC, Obama Administration`s point man on South Asia said.