India

GANGTOK - An ongoing Orchid Flower Exhibition-2010 here in Sikkim has become a major charm for scores of flower enthusiasts and a large number of tourists who are thronging it everyday.

HARIDWAR - As millions of religious-minded are visiting the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' or, the biggest religious bathing fair in Haridwar city of Uttarakhand, many holy men have become a major draw here for the unusual feats or the meditation methods.

NEW DELHI - A host of issues, including China's involvement in construction projects in Pak Occupied Kashmir (PoK), stapled visas for Kashmiris and the imbalance in trade with China are likely to be raised during External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna's China visit starting from Monday.

NEW DELHI - Keeping in view the huge inflow and demand of skilled Chinese workers, the Indian government is deliberating on introducing a new project visa system.

NEW DELHI - Allaying fears that the US is not cooperating with India in the David C Headley investigations, government sources said that the United States and India are cooperating extensively in the probe, and India is hopeful of getting access to Headley soon.