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79921AnalysisVenezuela blocks bridge to stop U.S. aid entering from Colombia
The embattled President of Venezuela – Nicolas Maduro has blocked the bridge which connects Venezuela to Columbia, blocking passage of any kind...
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732AnalysisMallya to appeal against extradition, ED says banks can sell assets
In response to U.K. Home Secretary – Sajid Javid’s order of extradition, dated February 3, 2019, Vijay Mallya has said that he...
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81321DefenceNow Army too runs out of funds
While government debates vote-on-account with opposition in Parliament; Finance Minister’s bravado on ‘better than expected’ revenue collections not withstanding; Indian Army is...
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1.0K19NationSC calls for cooperation from Kumar; Mamta claims moral victory
In a latest move involving CBI and Kolkata Police Commissioner – Rajeev Kumar, the Supreme Court has said that no coercive action,...
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660NationCentre moves SC over Kolkata Police row, SC defers hearing to Tuesday
Appearing for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, today urged the Supreme Court (SC) for urgent hearing of the...
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87913NationBreakdown of Constituent machinery in Kolkata
CBI wants to question Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar in connection with missing documents relate to chit fund scam cases in West...
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1.2K3BusinessE-retailers begin compliance with new FDI rules
With new FDI rules for e-commerce industry coming into effect from February 1, 2019, leading e-commerce giants such as Amazon India and...
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1.4KDefenceIndian Army to replace INSAS with SIG716-G2 rifles
Meeting a long pending demand from Army, the Defense Ministry has cleared proposal to procure around 72,400 assault rifles from the US...
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84318WorldQatar stuns japan 3-1 to lift the AFC Asia Cup 2019
Qatar stuns japan 3-1 to lift the AFC Asia Cup 2019In a nail-biting and thrilling game, Qatar crushed the 4 times champion...
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741BusinessChina and U.S. term the trade talks as “productive” and “fruitful”
Both China and United States (U.S.) have admitted to making important progress during the 2-day trade talks held at the Oval Office,...
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1.0K7WorldSultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin sworn in as the 16th King of Malaysia
Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin – The Sultan of Pahang (the largest State in Malaysia), has been sworn in as the 16th King of...
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97820BusinessMega bank merger to create a3rd largest bank in UAE and 5th largest in MENA region
The Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Union National Bank (UNB) and Bank Al Hilal have announced a three-way merger deal, making ADCB...
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735BusinessU.S. frames criminal charges against Huawei and Meng, China accuses U.S. of smearing Chinese firms
In a fresh move involving the Chinese tech giant Huawei’s and its Chief Financial officer (CFO) – Meng Wanzhou, the United States...
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985BusinessBrexit and China’s slowdown impacting German economy
As per the recent data from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, the German economy grew 1.5% in 2018, as compared to...
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1.7K19DefenceIAF to acquire HAROP drones for Kamikaze attacks
Indian Air Force is looking forward to Induct HAROP drones to enhance its ground attack capabilities. Indian Air Force plays whole...
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96424World27 killed and more than 70 wounded in a twin explosion at Philippines Church
More than 27 people have been killed and more than 70 wounded in a twin bomb blast that occurred at a Roman...
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8547WorldMalaysia cancels China-backed U.S. $20 billion rail project
Malaysia has decided to cancel the China-backed U.S. $ 20 billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project which was being built by...
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6841USAWhite House is preparing Draft National Emergency Orders
The White House Director of Strategic Communications – Mercedes Schlapp has said that as per the directives of President of United States...
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71816WorldMaduro asks U.S. diplomats to leave Venezuela after Trump recognizes Guaido as the Interim President of Venezuela
The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro has asked all the United States (U.S.) diplomats to leave the country before 72 hours. The...
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893ChinaUAE rescues Pakistan with $ 3 Billion financial assistance
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formalised a financial assistance of US$ 3 billion (Dh 11 billion) to Pakistan, helping the latter...
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1.2K11WorldChina to act against Canada and U.S. over any extradition request of Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou
China has warned Canada and the United States (U.S.) that it will take action against them if the U.S. went ahead demanding...
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955BusinessChina’s economy grew 6.6% in 2018, slowest since 1990
As per the latest data released by National Bureau of Statistics of China, the Chinese economy grew 6.6% in 2018, its slowest...
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75418WorldU.S. military airstrike kills 52 terrorists in Somalia
The US Military has confirmed carrying out one of its most lethal airstrike in the Southern Somalia, eliminating 52 Al-Shabab militants. It...
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1.5KDefenceIndia needs 5th Generation Fighter: AMCA might be too late
As India Debates about 4.5 Generation Rafael and depleted 4th generation squadrons, world is fast inducting 5th Generation fighters. F22 entered...
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1.6KAnalysisIndia’s first private Howitzer-manufacturing facility in Gujarat – without strategic depth protection
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Armoured Systems Complex of Larsen and Toubro in Gujarat, India’s first private facility...
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