Independence

Is India an independent country only for the wealthy?

Man stands outside a heart institute in Kanpur with his hands folded, next to his wife's dead body.

Sep 21, 2015, 12:15 PM IST

Is another military takeover in Pakistan imminent?

Pakistan's Senate chief has warned that constitutional checks to prevent yet another military takeover have become redundant in the country which has seen Army rule for nearly half of its 68 years of independence.

Sep 16, 2015, 12:15 PM IST

No retro tax but Cairn is legacy issue: Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley concluded his two-day visit here with a message to the global investing community that India`s stated position now was not to impose any retrospective tax but that the one slapped on Cairn was a "legacy" issue.

Mar 15, 2015, 16:59 PM IST

British foreign secretary seeks India assurance after $1.6 billion Cairn tax case

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond raised concerns in India on Thursday over a $1.6 billion retrospective tax bill charged to British oil explorer Cairn Energy hours before he arrived in the country seeking to improve business ties.

Mar 12, 2015, 20:10 PM IST