January 1, 2017
After probably a decade, Nepal’s capital celebrated the New Year without any power cuts, thanks to India.
Revellers take part in New Year's celebrations in Kathmandu, Nepal. (REUTERS)
People celebrate during New Year's Eve while awaiting the countdown to midnight at Nathan Phillips Square.
January 1, 2017
NEW DELHI – Petrol price was on Sunday hiked by Rs 1.29 per litre while diesel rate was increased by Rs 0.97 per litre. Revised prices will take effect from midnight.
The revision in rates announced is excluding state levies (VAT).
January 1, 2017
Moscow: Thanking all Russians for their "victories, achievements, understanding and trust" in 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday wished "peace and prosperity" for all citizens and that they will be able to fulfill their dreams and "good intentions".
January 1, 2017
A ‘leap second’ was added to the Indian clock at 5:29:59 hours on Sunday to synchronize with the Earth’s rotational clock.
As the atomic clock at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) struck 23:59:59 last night, it was programmed to add an extra second to 2017 to compensate for a slowdown in the Earth’s rotation.
December 31, 2016
New Delhi: In a special televised speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced new schemes to provide subsidized housing for the urban and rural poor. "To help the middle class and the poor buy or build homes, the government has brought two schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana," PM Modi said.
December 31, 2016
Pakistan has sought support of the US on the implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with India, as secretary of state John Kerry called for an amicable settlement of the issue by New Delhi and Islamabad, media reported on Saturday.
December 30, 2016
Washington: The attack against US democracy began in the summer of 2015 with a simple trick: Hackers working for Russia’s civilian intelligence service sent e-mails with hidden malware to more than 1,000 people working for the American government and political groups.
Russia President Vladimir Putin. – Photo: AP
December 30, 2016
Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, was expelled by his father Mulayam Singh Yadav from the Samajwadi Party today on charges of "indiscipline" after he put out a parallel list of candidates for the state polls in an all-out act of defiance.
December 30, 2016
Brief Scorecard: Australia 8 for 624 dec (Smith 165*, Warner 144, Khawaja 97) beat Pakistan 9 for 443 dec (Azhar 205, Sohail 65, Hazlewood 3-50) and 163 (Azhar 43, Starc 4-36, Lyon 3-33) by an innings and 18 runs
December 30, 2016
Israel's anti-terrorism directorate issued a travel warning for India on Friday, citing an immediate threat of attack to Western and tourist targets, particularly in the south-west of the country.
