Kim Jong-Un Promises More Satellite Launches
(151103) — PYONGYANG, Nov. 3, 2015 (Xinhua) — Photo provided by Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Nov. 3, 2015 shows top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un (L,…
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Putin, Obama Discuss Syria Crisis over Phone
Moscow, Feb 14 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Barack Obama on Sunday discussed the Syrian crisis over the phone, the Kremlin said. During the “frank and business-like” conversation, Putin and Obama…
Chandigarh Born Judge Srikanth Srinivasan Seen As New US Apex Court Justice
Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) The sudden death of a US Supreme Court justice has catapulted a Chandigarh-born Indian-American judge to the top of succession stakes amid a major political battle during an election year. Srikanth…
US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Dies: Texas Governor
Washington, Feb 14 (AFP) US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who helped shape the legal thought of his time, has died, the governor of his home state of Texas has confirmed. He was 79. “Justice…
Modi’s ‘Make in India Week’ Speech: Highlights
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses at the inauguration of the Make in India Week, in Mumbai, on Feb 13, 2016. (Photo: IANS/PIB) Following are the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at the…
US Presidential Race Turns Testy
(Photo: IANS) IOWA, Feb. 1, 2016 (Xinhua) — Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks at a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa, the United States, on Jan. 31, 2016. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)(zhf/IANS) Washington, Feb 13 (IANS)…
US Okays Sale Of 8 F-16 Jets to Pakistan Despite Opposition
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) The Obama administration has approved the sale of eight F-16 Block-52 aircraft to Pakistan worth $699 million in the face of US lawmakers’ opposition to the deal over Islamabad’s alleged support…
A Sanders-Trump Clash: A Dream for Film Script Writers
By Saeed Naqvi A Donald Trump-Bernie Sanders clash in the US presidential elections could be God’s Gift to a political cinema. Some outlines for a script come to mind: Clarence Darrow versus William Jennings Bryan,…
In Democratic Debate, Clinton, Sanders Clash over Obama Legacy
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) In their first clash since Bernie Sanders delivered a 22-point drubbing to Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire primary, the latter sought to portray her challenger for Democratic presidential nomination as an…
Siachen Miracle Soldier Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Is Dead
Lance Naik Hanamanthapp Koppad, who was dug out alive after being buried under ice for six days in the Siachen glacier, died on Thursday Feb 11, 2016. (File Photo: IANS/DPRO) New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS)…
New Jersey Gov Chris Christie Ends 2016 White House Bid
Nashua (US), Feb 11 (AP) New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has dropped out of the Republican nomination for president, a day after his disappointing sixth-place finish in New Hampshire’s primary. Campaign spokeswoman Samantha Smith yesterday…
Sanders Defeats Clinton, Trump Wins in New Hampshire
Manchester, Feb 10 (AP) Bernie Sanders has defeated Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire primary, and Donald Trump also scored his first victory in a triumph of two candidates who have seized on Americans’ anger…
Siachen Survivor Extremely Critical
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Indian Army soldier, found alive six days after being presumed dead under 35 feet of snow, is currently in comatose state and continues to be in shock with low…
Former Nepali PM Sushil Koirala Dies at 80
Kathmandu, Feb 9 (IANS) Former prime minister and president of the Nepali Congress (NC), Sushil Koirala died here of Pneumonia early on Tuesday. He was 80 years old. Koirala died at his residence in Kathmandu’s…
Headley Exposes Pakistan’s Role in 2008 Mumbai Terror Strike
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist-turned-approver David Coleman Headley on Monday revealed a goldmine of information for Indian authorities on various aspects leading to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, while deposing via video conference from…
Battle Against Censor in a Progressive State: Kamal Haasan
Chennai: Actor Kamal Haasan during audio launch of film `Thoongavanam` at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai, on Oct 7, 2015. (Photo: IANS) From Lalit K Jha Boston, Feb 8 (PTI) Actor Kamal Haasan, who is part…
Seoul Tracked Pyongyang Rocket’s Successful Space Launch
SEOUL, Feb. 7, 2016 (Xinhua) — A video grab taken on Feb. 7, 2016, from South Korean TV shows the news report on the launch of a long-range rocket by the Democratic People’s Republic of…
North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket
(160203) — PYONGYANG, Feb. 3, 2016 (Xinhua) — A model of Unha-3 rocket is displayed at the Sci-Tech Complex in Pyongyang, capital of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Feb. 3, 2016. (Xinhua/Lu Rui)…
President Reviews Naval Fleet
Visakhapatnam: President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parikh with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Robin K. Dhowan at the International Fleet Review and Flypast at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on…
TRS Scores Landslide Win, Tdp-Bjp Washed out in Hyderabad Polls
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister and TRS leader K Chandrasekhar Rao during a press conference regarding their victory over Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in Hyderabad on Feb 5, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad, Feb 5 (IANS)…