Trijunction Row: China Reminds India of 1962 War and Defeat

Trijunction Row: China Reminds India of 1962 War and Defeat

When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin early this month during his visit to St.Petersburg that India and China never had any border skirmishes in recent decades, it had sent positive vibes which were finally stalled at the trijunction of India, Bhutan and China borders in Sikkim. In its bid to […]

After 20 Years, McDonald Shuts 43 Outlets in Delhi

After 20 Years, McDonald Shuts 43 Outlets in Delhi

The global food giant McDonald which had made headlines in 1997 when it opened first outlets in India at Delhi with veg burgers replacing its iconic beef burgers elsewhere, hit an unexpected controversy almost 20 years later over ownership issue. The franchisee given to Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt Ltd (CPRL) in North and Eastern India […]

Cabinet Approves MoU with US Homeland Security

Cabinet Approves MoU with US Homeland Security

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, approved signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between India and the United States of America on Homeland Security. The Memorandum of Cooperation will further strengthen bilateral security relations between India and the USA and will also help in coordination and interactions among the six Sub-Groups that are […]

Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Platform Unveiled at Shanghai MWC 2017

Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Platform Unveiled at Shanghai MWC 2017

Soon future mobiles will sport Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Mobile platform with a 14nm FinFET process for finger print scanningthat can penetrate glass and even metal, said the tech firm in a statement made at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2017. Qualcomm Technologies said its Snapdragon 400 Mobile Platform tier designed for mid-range smartphones and tablets, delivers […]

Google Changed Look of its Google News Page An Hour Ago!

Google Changed Look of its Google News Page An Hour Ago!

For those who had just visited Google News an hour ago would be surprised to see a new look of Google News page now, 11:20 pm on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Beginning today, Google will have a new sleek look of its News Page, departing from the old Google News page that was changed slightly […]

COMEDK Declares Cutoff Ranks for First Round Engineering Admissions 2017

The COMEDK’s online counselling that started on June 12 for registration has completed the First Round of admission counselling with the cutoffs declared for each of the colleges for engineering seats and the last date for admission will be June 29, 2017. Students are advised to check the First Round cutoff declared on the website […]

Wildlife Report Calls for Better Human-Wildlife Management to End Conflicts

Wildlife Report Calls for Better Human-Wildlife Management to End Conflicts

Stressing the need to strengthen human-wildlife conflict management across India in view of up to 32 wildlife species damaging life and property in this nation of 1.2 billion people, a recent study published in the July 2017 edition of Human Dimensions of Wildlife sought a better management approach to end the conflict. The researchers have […]

US Statement on Modi Visit Says ‘Prosperity Through Partnership’ with India

US Statement on Modi Visit Says ‘Prosperity Through Partnership’ with India

Following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, the White House issued a statement listing a huge array of opportunites explored together in trade, cultural and scientific areas. “The visit reinforced the close ties between the United States and India that have strengthened both great democracies,” said the statement. Here is the full text of the […]

US President Upbeat as Supreme Court Upholds Decision on Travel Ban

US President Upbeat as Supreme Court Upholds Decision on Travel Ban

US President Donald Trump has termed the Supreme Court decision as a clear victory for the country’s national security. He said the court verdict allows him to use the directive as an important tool for protecting the Nation’s homeland. He has appreciated that the court decision was unanimous at 9-0. A statement by the White House […]

Al Qaeda New Document Poses Threat to India, Hindu Outfits

Al Qaeda New Document Poses Threat to India, Hindu Outfits

Al Qaeda, almost dead since Osama bin Laden’s shoot-out in 2011, has now turned to Indian Kashmir issue, issuing a threat not only to the Indian army and police but also adding Hindu organisations’ leaders. In a document called “Code of conduct for Mujahideen in the subcontinent”, Al Qaeda has set its target and issued […]

President Trump, PM Modi Joint Press Statement Reveals Little (Videos)

President Trump, PM Modi Joint Press Statement Reveals Little (Videos)

The joint press statement from US President Donald Trump and the visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi elicited too little despite high expectations, especially on deep difference both nations have on several issues. Trump in his typical speech pointed out that during his campaign, he had pledged that if elected, India would have a true […]

Rajamouli to do Movie with Mahesh Babu Soon, Not Next One

Rajamouli to do Movie with Mahesh Babu Soon, Not Next One

Bahubali director SS Rajamouli has revealed in a TV show that he would be making a film with the most-sought-after Telugu actor Mahesh Babu but has given enough indication that it won’t be his next film but later. Rajamouli has made films with almost all the top Telugu heroes from Jr NTR, Prabhas, Nani and […]

Despite India Defeat, Virat Kohli Tops Facebook, with 3.54 Crore Followers, Second Only to Modi

Despite India Defeat, Virat Kohli Tops Facebook, with 3.54 Crore Followers, Second Only to Modi

Despite anger and anguish at India’s defeat in the hands of Pakistan Cricket team at ICC Champions Trophy in London last weekend, Team India Captain Virat Kohli is still most followed celebrity on Facebook, second to PM Narendra Modi. His followers on Facebook page has 35,444,199 followers, next to PM Narendra Modi’s 41,793,333 followers, reveal […]

President Greets on Idu’l Fitr as Prayers, Celebrations Mark Ramzan

President Greets on Idu’l Fitr as Prayers, Celebrations Mark Ramzan

The President of India, Mr Pranab Mukherjee has greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Idu’l Fitr, known as Ramzan, which is being celebrated on Monday, June 26, 2017 in India. In his message the President said, “On the auspicious occasion of Idu’l Fitr, I extend greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens, […]

PM Meets Indian Community in Washington DC, Praises Their Contribution

PM Meets Indian Community in Washington DC, Praises Their Contribution

As part of his US visit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with the Indian community in Washington DC after his CEOs meeting where he pitched for more investments in view of GST roll out and ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in India. Addressing the Indian diaspora, he noted that they rejoiced whenever there […]

Modi in US Meets CEOs, Reiterates ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in India

Modi in US Meets CEOs, Reiterates ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day of his US visit on Sunday met the CEOs of top 20 American firms, including Tim Cook of Apple, Sathya Nadella of Microsoft and Sunder Pichai of Google, and interacted wih them before highlighting his government’s reforms to make India a destination for ‘Doing Business’. In a […]

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