08 Feb 2016

Google doodle for 'Father of Periodic Table'

Google commemorated the 182nd birthday of Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev, the Russian chemist and inventor with a doodle.

India to eliminate malaria by 2027

India is set to embark on an ambitious plan to eliminate malaria by 2027, 3 years before the WHO's (World Health Organization) global target of 2030.

Broncos beat Panthers to win Super Bowl 50

Led by a dominating defense, Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl 50 beating Carolina Panthers 24-10.

Haiti: Caretaker government to take over as President resigns

Haiti's President Michel Martelly stepped down at the end of his 5-year term without an elected successor to take over the office, as the opposition's protests against the presidential elections intensified.

Disinvestment target maybe missed for 6th straight year

With equity markets down by about 13% since the start of the fiscal year 2015-16, the government is likely to miss the disinvestment target for FY 2015-16.

07 Feb 2016

PM urges scientists to make innovation available to people

PM Modi urged scientists to make innovation beneficial to the masses and advance technology that is accessible to the people with "zero defect" and "zero effect" on the environment.

New bill to examine complaints against judges

The government is planning to bring the Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill to look into complaints of "misbehaviour and incapacity" against judges.

BJP lashes out at Congress for land scam allegations

The BJP countered Congress's accusations against PM Narendra Modi of nepotism over the contentious Gir sanctuary land deal Chief Minister, calling it a conspiracy to stall the upcoming parliamentary session.

Bangladesh consent sought for LPG transfer to NE

In order to cut the transit time and cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) to the north-eastern states, India has sought the permission of Bangladesh to allow transit through latter's territory.