Yearly Archives: 2015
Pakistan hits back over ‘terror’ boat row, says India violated international rules yet again
February 19, 2015
Islamabad: Armed with a new ammunition after the controversial claim of India's Coast Guard DIG BK Loshali that his force had blown up an intruding boat in December, Pakistan hit back accusing India of being "heinous in its face".
2015 ICC WC: Bangladesh spoil Cup debut for Afghans
February 18, 2015
Brief Scorecard: Bangladesh 267 (Mushfiqur 71, Shakib 63, Shapoor 2-20) beat Afghanistan 162 (Nabi 44, Mashrafe 3-20) by 105 runs
Shakib and Mushfiqur's 114-run stand helped Bangladesh build a strong platform for the bowlers in their World Cup opener. © Getty Images
India clears $8 billion warships project to counter Chinese navy
February 18, 2015
The government has cleared a $8 billion plan to build India's most advanced warships, defence sources said, just months after ordering new submarines to close the gap with the Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean.
Ford eyeing WeChat to bring tailored ‘hands-free’ app for its cars
February 17, 2015
Beijing: Ford Motor wants Tencent Holdings to tailor its popular chatting app for the firm's cars in China, as automakers in the world's largest market vie for drivers that care about high-tech features as much as engine size.
With 11 more deaths, swine flu toll reaches 176 in Rajasthan
February 17, 2015
Jaipur: Eleven more persons succumbed to swine flu in last 24 hours in Rajasthan, taking the toll to 176 this year. Maximum deaths from the H1N1 virus in the state are in the capital city where 30 people have died from 1 January to 16 February, according to the state medical and health department official on Tuesday.
Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal: Soul brothers under the skin
February 17, 2015
When Arvind Kejriwal faced off against Narendra Modi in Varanasi it was the climactic blockbuster of a high-adrenaline election. Groups of BJP workers roamed the city on motorbikes, saffron scarves streaming behind them shouting Har Har Modi.
2015 ICC WC: NZ jump to top of Pool A after unconvincing win against...
February 17, 2015
Dunedin: New Zealand huffed and puffed to a three-wicket win against a spirited Scotland but jumped to the top of Pool A with their second consecutive victory in the cricket World Cup, here today.
Indian teenager shortlisted for trip to Mars confident of making it to final list
February 17, 2015
Coimbatore: A 19-year old engineering student, among the three Indians in the short-listed 100 applicants for the one-way trip to Mars in 2024, is brimming with confidence of making it to the red planet.
Sponsors gun for brand Yuvraj in IPL, root for thundering performance this season
February 17, 2015
NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh might not be part of the Indian World Cup squad due to his sub-par form in the recent times but that didn't stop Delhi Daredevils from clinching the south paw with a record bid of Rs 16 crore at the IPL player auctions.
Federal judge stalls Obama’s executive action on immigration
February 17, 2015
HOUSTON — A federal judge in South Texas has temporarily blocked President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration, giving a coalition of 26 states time to pursue a lawsuit that aims to permanently stop the orders.
