June 5, 2015
Former Mr Universe, Manohar Aich, passed away at his home in Kolkata on Sunday. He was 104.
Kolkata: Born in 1912 in Dhamti Village (in Comilla, Bangladesh), Aich started early, and thus began a disciplined life that allowed him to become India’s centennial man.
June 5, 2016
Washington: India is likely to enter the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) this week, a move that will boost the country’s efforts to purchase Predator drones from the US and export its missiles to friendly nations.
Established in April 1987, the MTCR aims to limit the spread of ballistic missiles and other unmanned delivery systems.
June 4, 2016
When tourists snorkeling near the Greek isle of Zakynthos first spotted mysterious structures about 20 feet under the sea, they thought they might have stumbled upon a lost city. And you can't blame them:
June 4, 2016
NEW DELHI – In addition to the NGOs, including the one run by Teesta Setalvad, the saffron brotherhood's new target is a formidable one - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan.
June 4, 2016
FRANCE: Garbine Muguruza won her maiden Grand Slam title Saturday with a straight-sets win over Serena Williams in the French Open final, scuppering the world number one's hopes of a record-equalling 22nd major.
The 22-year-old Spaniard thwarted Williams' hopes of a 22nd Grand Slam title.
June 4, 2016
Herat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday jointly inaugurated a landmark dam, a Rs 1,700 crore showpiece infrastructure project by India in strategically important Herat province, reflecting India's strong commitment to reconstruction of the war-ravaged country.
June 4, 2016
Washington: Aiming to facilitate hassle-free entry of Indians into the US at selected airports, the two countries have signed an MoU providing for expedited security clearances.
June 3, 2016
Wasim Akram celebrated his 50th birthday with family and friends and said cricket has brought him great fame.
Wasim Akram has 414 wickets in Tests and 502 wickets in ODI’s playing 104 Tests and 356 ODI respectively.
June 3, 2016
To take on China's increasing hegemony in Asia, the Modi government has cleared sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to Vietnam.
Picture: Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft patrol the skies over the Himalayas.
June 3, 2016
Sweden has been voted as the best country in the world when it comes to serving the interests of its people and contributing to the common good of humanity while India figured low at 70th position on a list of 163 nations.
