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Saudis top tweeters, Indians inactive: Study

Saudis top tweeters, Indians inactive: Study

In some surprising new data on social media users, Saudis have emerged as the world’s most active Twitter users, while Indians ranked among the lowest tweeters on the microblogging site.

S Korea, China begin second stage FTA talks

S Korea, China begin second stage FTA talks

The second round talks will discuss items that will be liberalised by lowering or removing tariff barriers.

China ‘overweight’, India ‘neutral’- UBS rating

China ‘overweight’, India ‘neutral’- UBS rating

China takes centrestage for now, says the new report released on Monday.

Indian stock exchange surges 301 points on Monday

Indian stock exchange surges 301 points on Monday

Trade sentiment was buoyed by the US Federal Reserve's indication to keep the stimulus program intact.

Chinese city begins traffic ban to fight smog

Chinese city begins traffic ban to fight smog

China now aims to reduce total vehicle fuel consumption by five per cent or more compared to 2012.

Russia: 50 people killed in Tatarstan Airlines crash

Russia: 50 people killed in Tatarstan Airlines crash

There were no survivors among the 44 passengers and six crew members aboard the Tatarstan Airlines flight.

Indian banks wrote off 1 trillion rupees loans to corporates

Indian banks wrote off 1 trillion rupees loans to corporates

A senior official at the Central Bank said there is need to hold the senior management which clears the big loan proposals, accountable for its decisions.

Libyan PM urges militias leave Tripoli

Libyan PM urges militias leave Tripoli

On Friday, 45 people were killed in Tripoli, the health ministry says, when a militia group opened fire on protesters.

Russian medical aid reaches Syria

Russian medical aid reaches Syria

Putin spoke to Assad last week about the upcoming Geneva peace talks.

With deal near, Iran says its nuclear rights must be accepted

With deal near, Iran says its nuclear rights must be accepted

An unnamed US official did not provide details but said that a compromise agreement was close.