Modi to Visit Pakistan next Year
Islamabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Pakistan next year, the first such visit by the head of the Indian government in over a decade, Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj…
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Russia Targets IS from Submarine Deployed in Mediterranean
Moscow, Dec 9 (IANS) Russia attacked the Islamic State positions in Syria with Kalibr missiles fired by the submarine deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday. “It was the…
Modi Vows to Secure ‘Strong’ Climate Change Says Obama
 (Photo by Vinod Singh/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) US President Barack Obama on Tuesday exchanged views with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the Paris climate conference, the White House said on Tuesday….
California Mass Shooter Travelled to India Once: Saudi Official
New York, Dec 8 (IANS) The Pakistani woman involved in California mass shooting may have travelled to India from Saudi Arabia in 2013, a media report said on Tuesday citing a Saudi official. Denying that…
Indo-Pak Series to Be Held Between Dec 24-Jan 5: Sources
Karachi, Dec 8 (PTI) The short bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan will be held between December 24 and January 5 if the much-anticipated rubber gets the green signal from the Indian government this…
Polavaram Issue Rocks Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, Dec 8 (IANS) The issue of Polavaram irrigation project being set up on the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh and spread across adjoining states on Tuesday rocked the Odisha assembly with both the ruling…
New Andhra Capital to Cost over Rs 27,000 Crore
New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) An expert committee appointed for the new capital of Andhra Pradesh has suggested an estimated Rs 27,097 crore as the cost for building ‘Amravati’, Lok Sabha was informed today. Minister…
Cognizant Announces Rs.260-Crore Aid for Chennai Flood Relief
Chennai, Dec 8 (IANS) US-headquartered IT company Cognizant, with major operations in Chennai, on Tuesday, announced Rs.260-crore ($40 million) aid for flood relief measures here and assistance as loans, grants to its employees and business…
Trump Drops a Bomb: Bar Muslims’ Entry to US
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump sent shock waves through the political establishment with a call to bar Muslims from entering the US until lawmakers figure out what is going on. “Donald…
Sushma Swaraj Leaves for Pakistan
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left on Tuesday for Islamabad to attend the Heart of Asia Istanbul Process conference. “EAM @sushmaswaraj emplanes…
Pune, Rajkot Teams to Replace CSK, Royals in IPL
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Two new franchisees, based out of Rajkot and Pune, won bids to be part of the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL). They will replace the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan…
Nearly 100 Injured as Two Trains Collide in Haryana
Palwal (Haryana), Dec 8 (IANS) Nearly 100 people were injured when two trains collided in Haryana’s Palwal district on Tuesday morning due to foggy conditions, police officials said. Unconfirmed reports said that two people, including…
Herald Case: Sonia, Rahul Asked to Appear on December 19
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) A court here on Tuesday asked Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, vice president Rahul Gandhi and others to appear on December 19 in connection with a complaint filed by BJP leader…
Bengaluru Man Travels 3,000 Km in Self-Built Solar Car
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) A 63-year-old man arrived here to participate in the first India International Science Fair (IISF) on Monday, using a self-developed solar electric-powered car to cover 3,000 km from Bangalore to…
Life in Flood-Hit Chennai Remains Difficult
Chennai: Navy personnel rescue people from submerged houses in Chennai on Dec.3, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Chennai, Dec 7 (IANS) Several localities in flood-hit Chennai, Cuddalore, Thiruvallur and Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu were still marooned on…
Jayalalithaa Orders Rs.10,000 Cash for Flood Victims
Chennai, Dec 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Monday announced a flood relief of Rs.10,000, 10 kg of rice, a sari and dhoti to those who lost their huts in the floods….
India in Second Spot in Tests After Beating South Africa 3-0
Dubai, Dec 7 (IANS) Following their 3-0 series win over World No.1 South Africa, India climbed to the second position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings released on Monday. Hosts India, who were…
Sushma Swaraj to Visit Pakistan, Meet Nawaz Sharif
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi/Islamabad, Dec 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will on Tuesday travel to Pakistan where she will meet Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, just days…
National Herald Case: HC Dismisses Gandhis’ Plea Against Summons
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the pleas of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi seeking to quash the summons issued to them by a trial court…
Mana Madras Kosam Charity Event at Inorbit Mall in Hyderabad-Gallery
Hyderabad: Celebs at Mana Madras Kosam Charity event at Inorbit Mall in Hyderabad. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad: Celebs at Mana Madras Kosam Charity event at Inorbit Mall in Hyderabad. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad: Celebs at Mana Madras…