Burhan Wani, a commander of terrorist group Hizbul Mujahideen, was killed on Friday in a joint operation of Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police. Wani, 22, had become a poster boy of the Valley’s militancy, and was killed along with two other terrorists in Anantnag district of Kashmir. The killing of Wani is being […]
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Britain Participated in Iraq War Based on Wrong Intelligence Reports, Says Chilcot Report
Britain’s participation in Iraq War was based on misleading intelligence reports, according to the 2.6 million-word Chilcot report that was released on Wednesday and delivered damning verdict on Britain’s most controversial military engagement since the end of the Second World War. Chilcot report says Iraq War could have been averted had leaders chosen peaceful diplomatic […]
ICICI Bank to Add 400 New Branches and 1000 ATMs in FY17
India’s second largest bank ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) will add around 400 more branches across the country to boost business from retail operations. The bank will also open around 1,000 more ATMs across the country in the current fiscal year. Headquartered in Mumbai, ICICI is an Indian multinational banking and financial […]
Indian Girl Tarishi among 20 Foreigners Killed by Terrorists in Dhaka
Tarishi Jain, an Indian girl, is among the 20 foreigners killed by terrorists at Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka. Tarishi’s body was identified on Saturday. Her relatives are now reported to be arriving in Dhaka to be with the family. Last rites of Tarishi will take place in India. Terrorists killed 20 foreigners, most of […]
World Bank Gives India $1 Billion Loan for Solar Mission
The World Bank has announced to give a loan of $1 billion to India in support of country’s ambitious solar generation plans. This is World Bank’s largest financing to date of solar projects for any country in the world. The World Bank signed agreement to give about $625 million for the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar […]
Thirty-Seven Police Cadets Killed in Afghanistan in Suicide Bombings outside Kabul
At least 37 police cadets were killed in Afghanistan after two suicide bombers targeted their convoy near Kabul. About 40 people were also injured in these attacks. Suicide attacks occurred at 11 am local time, about 20 km west of Kabul in Paghman district. Taliban has claimed responsibility of the attack. Musa Rehman, the district […]
India Tests Surface-To-Air Missile System Developed in Collaboration with Israel
On Thursday, India successfully tested surface-to-air missile that has been developed in collaboration with Israel. The system dubbed Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system (MR-SAM) was tested at the Integrated Missile Test Range at Chandipur in Balasore, Odisha. This missile system is a product of joint venture between India and Israel. The missile was fired from […]
EU Leaders Deliver Tough Message to David Cameron in Brussels
On Tuesday, British Prime Minister David Cameron had to face stiff anger of European Union (EU) leaders in Brussels. These leaders had a tough message for Cameron at their post-Brexit two-day summit in Brussels. EU leaders told Cameron that Britain should immediately leave EU, and should not expect to have same trade benefits that it […]
Kurukshetra, Yamuna Nagar will be Included in Krishna Circuit: Khattar
Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana, has announced that Kurukshetra and Yamuna Nagar districts of Haryana will now be included in Krishna Circuit. With the support of central government, these districts will now become famous internationally for their cultural, religious, and spiritual significance in tourism sector. In a bid to attract international tourists, […]
‘Pakistan Cannot Conquer Kashmir through War’ Says Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan Hina Rabbani Khar
Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Hina Rabbani Khar has said that Pakistan cannot take away Kashmir from India in a war. In an interview with Pakistan News Channel Geo News, Ms Rabbani said war is not a solution for Kashmir problem, and dialogues between two countries is the only solution to resolve the issue. She […]
India Becomes Full Member of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
On Monday, India joined The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) as the 35th member of the elite group. According to experts, this MTCR membership will enable India to deal in high-end missile technology. Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar received MTCR membership papers in New Delhi on Monday, and signed the instrument of accession in the […]
India has Sustained Growth Despite Global Slowdown, Arun Jaitley Says
Despite global slowdown, India has successfully maintained high growth rate, and needs $1.5 trillion for infrastructure, finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Sunday. “We have been able to sustain growth in the phase of global slowdown essentially on the strength of the infrastructure creation in India where the gap is huge,” Jaitley said at the […]
Amit Shah Addresses Public Rally at Haridwar, Promises to Give Corruption-Free Government in Uttarakhand
On Saturday, BJP President Amit Shah addressed the ‘Shankhnaad Rally’ in Rishikul Maidan in Haridwar and promised the people of Uttarakhand that BJP will give a corruption-free government in the state. He appealed the public to vote out Congress from power in 2017 state elections. Amit Shah said BJP will ensure development of Uttarakhand with […]
Britain Exits EU – Over Rs 4 Lakh Crore Knocked off from India Stock Market
Britain has voted to exit European Union (EU) in a historical referendum, in which 51.9% people voted in favor of Britain’s exit from EU, while 48.1% people opposed the idea. Prime Minister David Cameroon announced his resignation after the results were declared. He said the country needs a change in leadership following the results of […]
India Fails to Get Membership of Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG)
India failed to get membership of the Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) in the two-day plenary that concluded in Seoul on Friday. India’s application for the NSG membership was rejected following opposition from 10 member countries. China strongly opposed India’s entry into the group, while most other members including the US, France, and Britain were in […]
Union Cabinet Clears Rs 6,000 Crore Package for Textile Sector to Create 10 Million New Jobs
Union Cabinet of India has cleared Rs 6,000 crore special package for textile sector to deal with the increasing competition from China’s textile and apparel industry. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the government, the new move is expected to attract investments […]
International Yoga Day 2016: Thousands of people Participate in Yoga Sessions in India
On Tuesday, Prime Minister participated in a mass yoga demonstration in Chandigarh on the occasion of International Yoga Day 2016. The event , which began at 6:30 am, was organized at the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, and over 30,000 people, took part in the event. Hundred differently-abled children were also present at the Capitol Complex […]
SoftBank’s President and COO Nikesh Arora Resigns from the Firm
SoftBank’s President and COO Nikesh Arora has resigned from his post. Nikesh Arora was earlier tipped to become the next CEO of the firm. SoftBank was founded in 1981 by Mr. Son. In 2006, this software distributor company acquired Vodafone Group PLC’s Japanese operations. SoftBank then rebranded it and transformed it into Japan’s third-largest mobile-phone […]
Indian Government Relaxes FDI Norms in Civil Aviation, Pharma, and Defense
In what is being considered a major reform move, Narendra Modi’s Government has decided to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in aviation, pharma and defense sectors. The decision to ease norms was taken on Monday at a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 100% FDI would now be allowed in scheduled airlines […]
PM Modi Asks Taxmen to Double Taxpayer Base to 10 Crore
Aiming to accelerate the revenue base in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked taxmen to double taxpayer base to 10 crore. Prime Minister was speaking at inaugural session of the two-day ‘Annual Conference of Tax Administrators 2016’ (Rajasva Gyan Sangam event) in New Delhi on Thursday. Narendra Modi said the tax officers should adopt […]
This Thai Man was Stunned to see a Monster Monitor Lizard Clinging at the Front Door of His House
Attanai Thaiyuanwong, a Thai man, was left amazed to see a big monitor lizard clinging to his front door after it entered his house. Attanai posted some pictures and a video of the lizard on Facebook, which have been viewed so far by over 250,000 people, while also receiving thousands of likes and shares. The […]
PM Narendra Modi to Inaugurate Work on Smart City Projects from Pune on June 25, Says Venkaiah Naidu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch work on Smart City projects on June 25, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu has said. The work would be inaugurated from the city of Pune and would start simultaneously in 20 other cities across India. The Smart City Project, announced last year on June 25, is one of the flagship projects […]
India’s NSG Membership will Deteriorate Security Situation in South Asia: Chinese Daily
India’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) will also deteriorate the security balance in South Asia, Chinese daily Global Times has said. According to the daily, approving India’s membership application could also trigger a nuclear race in the subcontinent. NSG is a group of 48 countries that control access to sensitive nuclear technology in […]
At Least 49 People Killed at Florida NightClub after an American-born Man Opens Gunfire
At least 49 people were killed at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida on Sunday in the deadliest mass shooting and worst terror attack in the United States since 9/11. The gunman, Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old American-born man from Fort Pierce, Florida started shooting at packed Pulse club at around 2 am Sunday, killing 49 […]
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