Geetha Pillai

US regulator accuses Standard Chartered of engaging in deceptive and fraudulent conduct to favour Iranian financial institutions.

Deadly bomb attack on funeral of pro-government militia leader bears the hallmarks of al-Qaida.

London Olympics synchronised swimming events - women's duet and women's team - are from 5 -10 August.

Iran blames armed groups for the incident and claims they know the whereabouts of the abductors.

Madhura Nagendra apologises for joining in Indian athletes' opening parade.

IAG revises its full-year guidance to a "small loss" due to economic conditions in its Spanish home market and soaring fuel costs.

The London 2012 pole vault events are scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 August.

London Olympics triple jump competitions are to start on 7 August and Idowu is to take part in the preliminary rounds.

June to September monsoon is critical for India as farmers plant most of their summer crops during this period.

New therapy for leg ulcers could soon provide a viable alternative to available treatments, say scientists.

All major Asian indices extend their loss as the ECB fails to hold out any hope of immediate action to save the troubled eurozone.

After causing widespread havoc in Taiwan and the Philippines, the typhoon is headed for China.

Table tennis was introduced in modern Olympics in the 1988 Seoul Games and China has been on top.

Gold medallist Bradley Wiggins voices concern over cycle safety after man is hit by bus carrying media from Olympic Park

US coordinating with secret command centre operated by Turkey and allies to provide support to Syrian rebels.

Outspoken author Gore Vidal known for sharp portrayals of society, sex, literature and politics.

The blackout in 20 states left more than 600 million people without power - prompting a government inquiry.

Google doodle on hockey is the sixth doodle since the start of the London Olympics.

Michael Foreman fell from the members' bar area of the gallery from a height of 100ft height in full public view.

Maeve Binchy was one of the most adored, beloved authors of her generation.

Mitt Romney in Poland as part of three-nation tour to project himself as world leader and alternative to Barack Obama.

Doodle comes on a day the British team wins a medal in artistic gymnastics men's ring.

The identity of the woman who joined the Indian team on a lap of the stadium has been revealed.

The Republican presidential nominee is taking an aggressive line against Iran because he sees an existential threat to Israel.

The outbreak has been confirmed in Kibale district, near the Democratic Republic of Congo, and all the infected are linked to the same family.

The vacant seats are believed to belong to official bodies and the media.

Diving made its debut at the 1904 Olympic Games at St Louis, United States.

The team parades were as spectacular as the opening ceremony of the London Olympics Games.

Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes had been seeing a university psychiatrist, according to court filings.