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Why Softbank's proposed investment in the Indian solar industry can be a game changer

Softbank is expected to invest as much as $50 Billion in making batteries and storage cells, which are the hardware on which the solar panels run.

Jun 7, 2018

RSS HQ event: Here to share my understanding of Bharat, says Pranab Mukherjee

While former president Pranab Mukherjee has already faced criticism from several quarters, his daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee too doesn't approve of the decision and believes that it would give the Sangh and the BJP an undue advantage to target him.

Jun 7, 2018

US President Trump attacks 'vicious' media over rumours about Melania's health

The rumors about the first lady's health began on May 14 when she underwent an operation known as a kidney embolization procedure to treat a "benign" renal illness. She was recently spotted with husband Trump after being away from the public eye for well over two weeks.

Jun 7, 2018

Ramadan: Tunisia coach admits that goalkeeper Hassen's 'faking injuries' is part of the plan

The goalkeeper of Tunisia football team Mouez Hassen has reportedly faked his injuries during the past two World Cup friendly football games, so that his teammates could break the Ramadan fast.

Jun 7, 2018

Bridge in Phaphamau in Allahabad to receive an upgrade with new six lane highway

Cabinet clears plan to build the highway across the Ganga at a cost of Rs 1,948.25 crore.

Jun 6, 2018

London fire: Over 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze at Mandarin Oriental hotel

The incident comes a week after the completion of "the most extensive restoration in the five-star hotel's 115-year history." Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has 173 rooms and 25 suites, over half of which overlook Hyde Park.

Jun 6, 2018

US says 'no big changes' in H-1B visa regime: Good news for Indians?

A top US diplomat has indicated "no big changes in the H-1B programme and nothing new on H-4." What does this mean for Indian holders of these visas in the US?

Jun 6, 2018

This woman cop breastfeeding an abandoned baby will restore your faith in humanity

Seeing the baby crying, the woman constable Archana, who just resumed duty after maternity leave, could not refrain herself from breastfeeding him.

Jun 6, 2018

Rahul Gandhi sets the tone for Madhya Pradesh elections at Mandsaur, promises farm loan waivers

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally at Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, June 6. A year back on this date, six farmers were killed in police firing.

Jun 6, 2018

China's Dark Sword vs India: Is the unmanned stealth fighter jet a force to reckon with?

The Chinese media has released images of a new fighter jet in the country's air force arsenal that is capable of challenging the military superpowers of the world.

Jun 6, 2018

Lashkar-e-Taiba threatens attacks in UP, state on high alert

Pakistani militant organisation sends a letter to authorities at Northern Railways. Threatens to blow up several railway stations and Temples

Jun 6, 2018

Karnataka CM orders probe into Ola, Uber 'irregularities'

Bengaluru city taxi drivers' union has complained to Karnataka chief minister, HD Kumaraswamy that Ola and Uber were harassing them with an unjustifiable hike in commission for the cab aggression service.

Jun 6, 2018

Death of NEET aspirant sparks political debate in Tamil Nadu Assembly

NEET aspirant Pratibha's death sparked a war of words between AIADMK and DMK following which the latter claimed that the ruling party had failed to protect the students in Tamil Nadu who are aspiring to study medicine.

Jun 6, 2018

Supreme Court refuses to postpone CLAT counselling despite pleas

The petitioners moved the top court saying that the CLAT aspirants reportedly faced various technical problems during the online examination. Bench plans to review the verdict on Monday.

Jun 6, 2018

Karnataka Cabinet: Complete list of ministers in Congress-JD(S) coalition

The government decided to split the 34 cabinet ministries in the ratio of 2:1. Congress took the lion's share with 22 berths while the JD (S) had 12, including the post of the Chief Minister.

Jun 6, 2018