India

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar receives honorary doctorate from Russian university

The 63-year-old spiritual leader has received the degree from the Ural Federal University, one of Russia's largest institutions of higher learning named after the country's first President, BN Yeltsin.

Jun 27, 2019

Pakistan erects Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue near Lahore Fort; Sikh tourism gets a boost?

The eight-feet statue features Maharaja Ranjit Singh perched on top of his favourite Arabic horse named Kahar Bahar.

Jun 27, 2019

India's overwhelming influence forces China, Pakistan backing for UNSC seat

China and Pakistan were forced to join the others in the Asia-Pacific Group to support India because there was no other country willing to contest the Asia seat against India given its influence, making the endorsement unanimous.

Jun 27, 2019

Why is Hyderabad Nizam's family fighting against Pakistan over a UK bank deposit?

In 1957, the House of Lords had suggested an out-of-court settlement between Pakistan, the Nazams and the bank. The judgment in the case is expected in six weeks' time.

Jun 26, 2019

From US-India trade to defence: Top agendas for talks during Mike Pompeo's state visit

The talks initiated by Pompeo will also serve as a framework for talks between US President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi that will be held later in the week at a G20 meeting in Japan.

Jun 25, 2019

India scraps $500 mn arms deal with Isreal after DRDO promises to 'Make in India'

Israel authorities were informed by the Indian officials about the contract being annulled in favour of DRDO as it claimed that with a partnership with VEM technologies Ltd, it would develop a similar missile at a lower price.

Jun 24, 2019

Scrap S-400 arms deal with Russia or risk CAATSA sanctions: US tells India

Top US official said India need to forgo transactions with Russia and look at alternatives or else face "the risk triggering CAATSA sanctions".

Jun 22, 2019

Mike Pompeo to seek stronger strategic ties with India despite trade tensions

Pompeo arrives in New Delhi on Tuesday for talks that are aimed at laying the ground for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the week at a G20 meeting in Japan.

Jun 22, 2019

Pakistani spy Sejal Kapoor: Here's how she lured 98 targets in India's armed forces

The hacker deceived her targets by sharing pictures and videos using a software malware called "whisper" which is reported to be connected to a third-party server in a West Asian country.

Jun 20, 2019

US warns India of possible cap on H-1B visas to deter data rules: Sources

The warning comes as trade tensions between the United States and India have resulted in tit-for-tat tariff actions in recent weeks.

Jun 20, 2019

Apple to move massive chunk of manufacturing out of China as US trade war bites

Apple is focusing on countries like Mexico, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia to settle their product assembling firms, said a Nikkei report

Jun 19, 2019

Congress disbands Karnataka unit, spares Gundu Rao, Khandre

While the Congress party dissolved the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Wednesday, its state President Dinesh Gundu Rao and Working President Easwar B. Khandre were spared.

Jun 19, 2019

Super cop who questioned Dawood Ibrahim says Don confessed to crime

When asked how Dawood managed to become one of the most dangerous underworld dons in Asia, former Revenue Intelligence officer, BV Kumar said the biggest reason is the lack of political will.

Jun 19, 2019

India vs Pakistan: A great cricket rivalry? What a joke!

Despite all the hype, bitter truth is that India against Pakistan has never been a great duel like the Ashes.

Jun 17, 2019

Big win for India: Maldives may scrap plan to build observatory with China's help

The agreement, signed in 2017, allows China to build an observatory in the Makunudhoo region and threatened India's strategic national security interests.

Jun 17, 2019

Major fire at Yelahanka in Bengaluru, no casualties reported

The incident was reported from Attur Layout in north Bengaluru after a pile of garbage caught fire.

Jun 17, 2019

India to impose retaliatory tariff on 29 US goods

Last year, India had stated that it intended to impose high import duties on a number of goods after the US refused to exempt India from higher steel and aluminium tariffs.

Jun 14, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Star Sports estimated to earn Rs 100 crore from India-Pakistan clash

The official broadcasters look to make a killing out of a game which has become a rare commodity in international cricket.

Jun 14, 2019

From terrorism to trade: PM Modi-Xi focus on strategic ties at SCO meet

India's relation with China has been tensed since the Sino-Indian war in 1962.

Jun 14, 2019

Will India have its own space station? Here's what ISRO chief K Sivan thinks

India's space station, which is an extension of Gaganyaan mission, aims to send an Indian crew to space in August 2022.

Jun 14, 2019