New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) British Secretary of State for International Development Priti Patel called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday. “A morning for diplomacy. After Chinese FM, UK Secy of State for…
Islamabad, Aug 13 (IANS) The Afghan Taliban has freed the crew of a Pakistani helicopter that crash-landed in Afghanistan’s Logar province on August 4, Pakistani intelligence officials have said. Six Pakistanis and a Russian pilot,…
Karachi, Aug 13 (IANS) Pakistan on Saturday observed the 16th death anniversary of Nazia Hassan, the ‘Queen of Pop’ whose single “Aap Jaisa Koi” for Bollywood movie “Qurbaani” catapulted her to fame. Nazia ruled the…
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) At least six people died when a small private plane crashed into trees in Virginia, US, authorities said. Virginia Police said the accident occurred as the plane tried to land at…
Kathmandu, Aug 13 (IANS) As human errors have been pointed out as a major reason for increasing air accidents in Nepal, the authorities said they would strengthen inspections for “health and behaviour” of crew members….
Guwahati, Aug 13 (IANS) Tension gripped Tinsukia district in eastern Assam on Saturday after five to six militants belonging to the anti-talk faction of Ulfa shot dead two people and injured seven. The attack took…
Guwahati, Aug 13 (IANS) An Assam Police Battalion personnel was killed and another injured in an accidental firing at Karbi Anglong district in Assam on Saturday morning, police said. Police said the firing took place…
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) On the occasion of 70th Independence Day, a two-day cultural programme titled ‘Jashn-e-Azadi’ would be held across Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Saturday. Using different mediums and forums, tributes would…
Srinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) Unrelenting curfew by the authorities and protest shutdown called by the separatists crippled Kashmir Valley for the 36th consecutive day on Saturday. Authorities continued curfew and restrictions at ten district headquarters…
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has made a provision of Rs 200 crore for the second and third phase of construction works pertaining to Agra’s Ring Road, an official said on Saturday….
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) Brazilian Olympic cyclist Kleber Da Silva Ramos was provisionally suspended after failing a doping test before the Games, the International Cycling Federation (UCI) said in a statement on Friday….
Brasilia, Aug 13 (IANS) Brazil’s Supreme Court announced that the final impeachment trial of suspended President Dilma Rousseff will be held on August 25, the media reported on Saturday. On August 10, the Senate voted…
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Oil prices climbed further on Friday as investors were digesting the latest remarks from Saudi Energy Minister. Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Thursday that members of the Organisation…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) Boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav and tennis stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna brought some much needed cheer as the Indian contingent continued their flop show at the ongoing 31st…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) Indian athletes Muhammed Anas Yahiya and Ankit Sharma crashed out of thier respective events at the ongoing Rio Olympics here. Anas finished sixth in his heat and 31st overall…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) India’s men’s hockey team was held 2-2 by lower-ranked Canada in its final group phase game that failed to guarantee it a third place in the Pool B of…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) Boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav and tennis stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna brought some much needed cheer as the Indian contingent their flop show at the ongoing 31st Olympic…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav defeated Onder Sipal of Turkey 3-0 to enter the quarter-finals of the men’s Middleweight (75kg) category at the ongoing Rio Olympics here. The Haryana…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav defeated Onder Sipal of Turkey in the second round of the men’s Middleweight (75kg) category at the ongoing Rio Olympics here. The Haryana boxer…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) The Indian star Tennis duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna entered the semi-finals of the mixed doubles event at the ongoing Rio Olympics by defeating Andy Murray and…