World

Taliban forces capture Mi-35 chopper gifted by India; Seize 3 major provincial capitals

Although it's a matter of concern for Indian defence authorities, the Taliban cannot use the chopper without trained pilots

Aug 11, 2021

Terrorist masquerading as journalist arrested with grenades minutes after a grenade attack in Srinagar

The terrorist-journalist was already arrested in the year 2019 for providing logistic support to dreaded terrorists.

Aug 10, 2021

The throw that saved India at Tokyo; Who is Subedar Neeraj Chopra; India's first athlete Olympian

Joining the Indian Army played a key role in his favour as he could support his family financially and continue training for Olympics

Aug 7, 2021

Locals flee to Iran border as Talibans capture Zaranj, 1st provincial capital

Following the Taliban attack, hundreds of residents of Zaranj city fled to the area bordering Iran in desperation

Aug 7, 2021

Children's short-sightedness on rise amid Covid lockdown with increased use of mobiles, computer screens [Study]

Covid limitations increased myopia in children, according to researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New cases of short-sightedness were higher among children in the Covid-19 group.

Aug 4, 2021

Renwoned mountaineer Ali Sadpara's son discovers father's body on K2 [details inside]

Late Ali Sadpara, a prominent mountaineer who went missing with two others on their winter summit attempt on the mighty K2, was discovered dead by his son Sajid Ali Sadpara.

Jul 30, 2021

Why is South Korea developing "Iron-Dome" style defence system [Explainer]

Last month, the South Korean government had announced that it would spend $ 2.6 billion on research and development of this new system.

Jul 28, 2021

7-yr-old girl helps NASA discover 7 asteroids; Meet the world's youngest astronomer

At the age of two, she asked her mother for a star and her parents handed over a toy star to her. It's only later they came to know what she truly meant by a star

Jul 27, 2021

Taliban inches closer to Kabul: Afghan Army Chief postpones official visit to India [details]

It is to be noted that General MM Naravane, Ahmadzai's Indian equivalent, was set to meet with him, as well as National Security Adviser Ajit Doval including other top security brass.

Jul 26, 2021

No clearance given to Chinese firm DJI's drones, they're still danger to national security, says Pentagon

Drones made by China's Da Jiang Innovations (DJI) Systems continue to pose a threat to national security, says Pentagon which had previously barred the use of all commercial off-the-shelf drones, regardless of manufacturer, due to cybersecurity concerns.

Jul 26, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: India opens medals tally as weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins silver

This is India's second medal in the sport after Karnam Malleswari won bronze in the 69kg category at the 2000 Sydney Olympics

Jul 24, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: India loses in the quarterfinals of the Olympic mixed archery event

The Indian mixed team in archery, which included Deepika Kumari and Pravin Jadhav, was eliminated in the quarterfinals at the Olympics. After the ranking phase, the Indian team had qualified as the ninth best team.

Jul 24, 2021

Thousands of Indian students relieved since Dubai chosen as NEET centre abroad

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), the qualifying test for admittance into medical institutions across India, will now be held in Dubai for the first time, providing relief to thousands of students in Indian curriculum schools in the United Arab Emirates

Jul 24, 2021

Tibetan groups oppose Beijing hosting Winter Olympics, call for diplomatic boycott

Tibetan organisations located in Switzerland have filed a complaint with the International Olympic Committee, as calls for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics have become louder.

Jul 24, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Shushila, a judoka, withdraws from competition

Sushila Devi Likmabam, an Indian judoka competing in the Tokyo Olympic Games, was pinned in the first round by Hungarian stalwart Eva Csernoviczki. Shushila, a silver medalist at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, had qualified for the Olympics through the continental quota slot.

Jul 24, 2021

Prev 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Next

World

Taliban forces capture Mi-35 chopper gifted by India; Seize 3 major provincial capitals

Terrorist masquerading as journalist arrested with grenades minutes after a grenade attack in Srinagar

The throw that saved India at Tokyo; Who is Subedar Neeraj Chopra; India's first athlete Olympian

Locals flee to Iran border as Talibans capture Zaranj, 1st provincial capital

Children's short-sightedness on rise amid Covid lockdown with increased use of mobiles, computer screens [Study]

Renwoned mountaineer Ali Sadpara's son discovers father's body on K2 [details inside]

Why is South Korea developing "Iron-Dome" style defence system [Explainer]

7-yr-old girl helps NASA discover 7 asteroids; Meet the world's youngest astronomer

Taliban inches closer to Kabul: Afghan Army Chief postpones official visit to India [details]

No clearance given to Chinese firm DJI's drones, they're still danger to national security, says Pentagon

Tokyo Olympics: India opens medals tally as weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins silver

Tokyo Olympics: India loses in the quarterfinals of the Olympic mixed archery event

Thousands of Indian students relieved since Dubai chosen as NEET centre abroad

Tibetan groups oppose Beijing hosting Winter Olympics, call for diplomatic boycott

Tokyo Olympics: Shushila, a judoka, withdraws from competition

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh