H S Rao
London, Feb 5 (PTI) Terming the Indo-UK ties a
"special relationship," Britain's Opposition leader David

Washington, Feb 5 (PTI) US has welcomed India's offer
to hold talks with Pakistan, saying dialogue is the key
component of moving ahead and achieving regional stability.

Cameron said in India 400 million people were without
electricity and the Indian government has launched a massive
programme to provide solar energy.

Melbourne, Feb 5 (PTI) Australian spin legend Shane Warne
is all set to use his charm to soothe the frayed Indian nerves

"I'd certainly like to see Shane perhaps in some
promotion and advertising role in India. I've actually had a
talk to him in the past about his penchant for baked beans,"

New Delhi, Feb 5 (PTI) Backing R K Pachauri, who has
come under flak for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC)'s goof up on melting of Himalayan glaciers, Indian

Singh said India would participate in the climate
negotiations in a "spirit of flexibility, acknowledging our
responsibilities as citizens of the globe".

While sharing the disappointment of many with the
limited achievements of the discussions that took place at the
climate change conference in Copenhagen, Singh said India

Lalit K Jha
Washington, Feb 5 (PTI) The International Monetary Fund
has said India and China are playing a significant role in
the revival of the global economy.

New Delhi, Feb 5 (PTI) The Planning Commission of India
on Friday said that decontrolling fuel prices would not flare