A golden week for India’s forex reserves
The rise in reserves has been led by the yellow metal, which has been on fire for many months now.
Big banks warn of uncertain year ahead after mixed financial performances in the first quarter
JPMorgan reported a modest 6% rise in profits Friday while profits at Wells Fargo and Citigroup declined, though both topped Wall Street expectations.
ED attaches assets linked to Bengal’s ex-minister Jyoti Priya Mallick
"The market value of these properties is estimated to be significantly more than Rs. 150 Crore," an official said.
Serbia eyes French fighter jets to boost its military
In February, the Serbian president proudly presented his latest acquisitions, Russia's Repellent anti-drone system as well as Chinese drones.
Soldiers and militia turn on civilians in encircled DR Congo’s Goma city
Goma has a resident population of one million, with another million displaced by the war crammed into desperate, temporary camps that have become the frontlines.
India advises citizens to avoid travel to Israel, Iran amid heightened risk of military escalation
“In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel till further notice,” says the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Russia test-launches an intercontinental ballistic missile
Russia regularly carries out test launches of ICBMs and other missiles as it seeks to modernize its weapons.
Germany refuses entry to British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sitta
"Silencing a witness to genocide before the ICJ adds to Germany's complicity in the ongoing massacre," the surgeon said.
Russian soldiers who quit Putin’s war get no hero’s welcome abroad as asylum claims…
For Western nations grappling with Russia's vast and growing diaspora, Russian soldiers present particular concern: Are they spies? War criminals? Or heroes?
Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB
While TB can be successfully treated with antibiotics, more than three percent of new TB patients are resistant to commonly prescribed drugs.
Rahul Gandhi not swayed from decisions by any adversity: A K Antony
"He is turning into the most trustworthy and credible leader in India," Antony said of Rahul Gandhi.
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at age 83, his company says
The Italian-born designer became renowned in the early 1970s for his animal prints and for a sexy style that remained his trademark throughout his long career.
After decades, polls taking place in J&K without fear of terrorism, cross-border firing: PM…
Referring to the revocation of Article 370, Modi challenged the Congress and other parties to get back the contentious constitutional provision and said "they cannot do it".
Those claiming 400 seats are so scared, they’ve jailed elected CMs: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party chief accused the Modi government of scrapping three farm laws out of fear of farmers' strength, while also criticising the BJP over electoral bonds and demonetisation.
India relocates staff in Myanmar in view of precarious security situation: MEA
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring the security situation in that country.
Mamata hits back at BJP’s terror ‘haven’ jibe after arrest of Bengaluru cafe blast…
Hitting out at the BJP for alleging that Bengal has become a safe haven for terrorists, Mamata said the accused in the Bengaluru blast case were arrested because of the state police's prompt action.
Father Pawar reaches out to political rival for daughter Supriya in Baramati
After 55 years, Sharad Pawar visited his political arch-rival, Shyamrao Kakade, on Friday.
Saharanpur hotbed of religious fanaticism: Yogi
Saharnapur is the seat of Dar-ul-Uloom, Asia’s biggest Islamic seminary, based in the Deoband town of the district.
Conspiracy being hatched to impose President’s rule in Delhi: Atishi
She said that imposing President's rule in Delhi would be "unconstitutional".
The agony of India’s educated yet jobless youth
India, the fastest-growing major economy, lacks sufficient white-collar jobs for its educated youth, over half of whom are under the age of 30.