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PM Modi: India-led solar alliance will soon replace OPEC
An India-led coalition to harness solar energy will eventually replace the OPEC oil cartel. This was asserted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday after he inaugurated the…
PM Modi presented with United Nation’s ‘Champions of the Earth’ Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented the United Nation's Champions of the Earth Award by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New Delhi on Tuesday. The award is UN's highest…
IAF chief BS Dhanoa: Rafale a game changer, can’t comment on politics
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa on Wednesday said that Rafale is a beautiful jet and will be a game changer when it comes to the subcontinent. However, Dhanoa denied to comment on…
Antonio Guterres urges India to support Bangladesh on Rohingya crisis
India must support Bangladesh in dealing with the Rohingya crisis and put pressure on Myanmar for their return. This was said by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday,…
Indian Rupee hits lifetime low of Rs 73.34 against US dollar
The Indian Rupee dropped 43 paise to a lifetime low of Rs 73.34 against US dollar in opening deals on Wednesday, reported PTI. This all-time low rupee comes after a sharp rise in global…
India, Russia to sign million dollar deal for S-400 air missile system: Reports
India and Russia are expected to sign a deal for the multi-billion-dollar S-400 surface-to-air missile system when Russian President Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi on October 4-5, reported…
Afghanistan: Suicide bomber claims 13, injures 25 in election rally
A suicide attack in an election rally in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province claimed at least 13 lives and injured 25 on Tuesday. The explosives were detonated by the assailant at the rally of…
Thai beach from Leonardo DiCaprio film closes indefinitely
The Maya Bay, a beach in Thailand made famous by the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio movie "The Beach" will stay closed indefinitely to give its ecosystem time to recover, reported Reuters on…
Donald Trump slams India for ‘high tariffs’
After having said that India wants to start trade talks with the United States immediately, President Donald Trump slammed India for 'high tariffs' on American products. Trumps had, on…
Prior to security breach, APG report flagged Facebook use in money laundering
The recent Facebook breach affecting 50 million accounts came days after a report by Asia Pacific Group (APG) flagged the use of the social networking platform in activities linked to money…
Trio wins Nobel Physics Prize for work on advances in laser physics
Three scientists have been awarded the 2018 Nobel prize in physics for creating tools from light which have paved the way for advanced precision instruments used in industry and medicine.…
Indonesia tsunami: Death toll rises to 1,234, leaves citizens begging for help
The number of death toll has risen to 1,234 in Indonesia after a strong tsunami hit the region on Friday. Following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Sulawesi, the eastern…