Egypt expels Turkish ambassador, scales back ties

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 17:09

Egypt downgraded diplomatic relations with Turkey today and ordered its ambassador expelled from Cairo.

UK summons Spanish ambassador over Gibraltar ship stand-off

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 00:59

Britain summoned Madrid`s ambassador on Tuesday over a "provocative" 20-hour stand-off between the Royal Navy and a Spanish state research vessel which refused to leave Gibraltar`s territorial waters.

German envoy meets Narendra Modi

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 23:48

German ambassador to India Michael Steiner today met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to discuss strengthening of ties between his country and the state.

Tendulkar deserves a lot more: Afghan Ambassador to India

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 22:43

As congratulatory messages for Sachin Tendulkar poured in from around the world, Afghanistan`s Ambassador to India, Shaida Abdali on Saturday said the cricketing legend deserved much more than what is being given to him "anywhere" in the world.

US ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy goes on charm offensive

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 13:46

Caroline Kennedy, the lone surviving child of slain US president John F Kennedy, today called Japan "our most important ally" in Asia as she takes up the post of ambassador to Japan.

Britney Spears named VH1`s Save the Music Ambassador

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 16:20

Britney Spears has been named one of the VH1`s `Save the Music` ambassadors.

Adele turns down 12 million pounds L`Oreal deal?

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 20:28

Singer Adele has reportedly walked away from 12 million pounds deal with L`Oreal to be the face of the brand.

Time for India to sit at UNSC high table: Envoy

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 19:13

India`s winning streak in elections to UN bodies demonstrates it is time for the country to become a permanent member of the Security Council and those who doubt this can no longer behave like "ostriches in sand", the Indian envoy to the world body has said.

Arjun Rampal roped in as Mars India ambassador

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 21:14

Actor Arjun Rampal, who has played various roles on the silver screen, will don the `chocolate hero` avatar for a new campaign by chocolate brand Mars Inc.

Attackers of HC`s car will be nabbed: Maldives assures India

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 19:56

Maldivian President Mohammed Waheed Hassan has directed the police to make all efforts to nab the culprits responsible for the attack.

Hindustan Motors board approves sale of forge, foundry shops

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 19:17

Hindustan Motors, maker of the iconic Ambassador car, Wednesday said its board has approved plans to sell the forge and foundry shops at its Uttarpara plant in West Bengal.