India 3 wickets away from winning Kanpur Test
Kanpur, Sep 26 (IANS) India are three wickets away from clinching the first cricket Test after the visiting New Zealand team were reduced to 205 for seven in their second innings at lunch on the…
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Nepal urges China to expand railway network
Kathmandu, Sep 26 (IANS) Nepal has requested China to consider expanding its railway network to different border points, said a senior official on Monday. China plans to extend its Qinghai-Tibet Railway network up to Geelong…
India successfully puts SCATSAT-1, 7 others into orbit
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 26 (IANS) India on Monday morning successfully put into orbit its own weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and seven others – five foreign and two domestic – in a copy…
Modi dedicates 7 new plant species to nation
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated seven new indigenously developed varieties of plants to the nation and interacted with farmers to mark the 75th anniversary of the Council of…
SC moved challenging validity of Indus Waters Treaty
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday was urged to hear a plea challenging the constitutional and legal validity of the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan. As the petitioner, advocate…
Kashmir remains shut for the 80th consecutive day
Srinagar, Sep 26 (IANS) Kashmir remained shut on Monday for the 80th consecutive day, although markets in Srinagar had opened and were booming with customers. Markets in Lal Chowk and many other areas opened on…
Modi lauds space scientists for succesful satellite launch
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian space scientists for successful launch of an ocean research satellite calling it a “moment of immense joy and pride”. “Our space scientists…
George.H.W.bush’s national security advisor endorses Clinton
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Donald P. Gregg, national security advisor to George H.W. Bush during his tenure as vice president, has endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, saying she would make an “extremely good president”….
Democratic VP candidate raises debate expectations for Clinton
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine has predicted that his running mate Hillary Clinton would “shine” during Monday’s presidential debate, while her Republican rival Donald Trump would fumble when asked about…
Facebook apologises for disabling Palestinian journalists’ accounts
Jerusalem, Sep 26 (IANS) Facebook has apologised for disabling accounts of several Palestinian journalists and activists, saying “the pages were removed in error and restored as soon as we were able to investigate”. An anti-Facebook…
Key Indian equity indices open in red
Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices on Monday opened in red following Asian markets cues. The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex), was trading 113.84 points or 0.40 per cent down soon after opening….
India’s PSLV rocket with SCATSAT-1, 7 others lift off
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 26 (IANS) An Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket on Monday morning lifted off successfully with the country’s weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and seven others. The Indian Space…
BREAKING NEWS: India’s PSLV rocket with SCATSAT-1, 7 others lift off
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US photographer’s exhibition in Moscow deemed ‘child porn’
Moscow, Sep 26 (IANS) An exhibition by a US photographer, best known for his works featuring teen nudity, in Moscow was closed after some protesters blocked the venue and deemed it child pornography. Camouflaged men,…
Childhood cancer awareness exhibition begins in Taj Mahal complex
Agra, Sep 26 (IANS) A first-of-its-kind exhibition on childhood cancer awareness began in the premises of the Taj Mahal here on Sunday, authorities said. As many as 1,500 children are expected to participate in the…
Keen wait for Sushma’s UN address on Monday condemning Pakistan
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) India’s much-awaited address at the United Nations General Assembly is scheduled later on Monday with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj expected to focus on the recent terror attack at Uri…
Australian immigration officers strike at airports, ports
Canberra, Sep 26 (IANS) Australia’s Immigration and Border Force officials on Monday commenced a two-week long strike in airports and cruise ship ports across the country protesting against a long-running dispute with the government over…
Arnold Palmer, one of Golf’s greatest players, dies at 87
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Arnold Palmer, one of the greatest and most popular players in the history of golf, has died, according to the US Golf Association. He was 87. “We are deeply saddened by…
Trump promises to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, if elected
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Sunday promised to recognise Jerusalem as the “undivided capital” of Israel if he is elected in the November 8 election. Trump made the…
Uri, the beginning of war against terrorism: Amit Shah
Kozhikode (Kerala), Sep 25 (IANS) BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday said the Uri terror attack last week was not a “result” but the beginning of India’s war against terrorism, and added that ultimately the…