News

Isro's GSAT-18 successfully launched by Ariane-5 into space from Kourou, French Guiana

Weighing 3,404 kg, GSAT-18 carries 48 communication transponders, and has a designed in-orbit operational life of 15 years.

Oct 6, 2016

PM Modi warns ministers against chest–thumping over surgical strikes and speaking out of turn

PM Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security where he discussed security related issue on Wednesday.

Oct 5, 2016

Antonio Guterres poised to succeed Ban Ki-Moon as next UN Secretary-General

However, the Security Council still needs to adopt a resolution behind closed doors for Guterres to be officially recommended.

Oct 5, 2016

Philippines releases drug campaign advert

The video comes amid a highly controversial crackdown on drug addicts by the country’s president, Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte said he would be “happy to slaughter” the three million drug addicts in the country, a remark for which he later apologised. More than 3,100 people have been killed in police operations and vigilante attacks during Duterte’s anti-drug crackdown.

Oct 5, 2016

Philippines releases drug campaign advert

Oct 5, 2016

Philippines releases drug campaign advert

Oct 5, 2016

Philippines releases drug campaign advert

Oct 5, 2016

Philippines releases drug campaign advert

Oct 5, 2016

Philippines releases drug campaign advert

Oct 5, 2016

Philippines releases drug campaign advert

Oct 5, 2016

Amendments to HIV and AIDS Bill prohibit discrimination against patients

The bill provides the patients suffering from HIV/AIDS the right to get antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Oct 5, 2016

Joshua Wong arrives back in Hong Kong after deportation from Thailand

After trying to enter Thailand to talk to some students at a Bangkok University, Wong is deported back to Hong Kong by the immigration police. Josh and his co-party member Nathan talk to the press after landing at Hong Kong on 5th October.

Oct 5, 2016