Mahamanam festival comes to an end
The Kumbakonam Mahamaham festival concluded today on the tenth day and around 24 lakh devotees have witnessed the 'Theerthavari' event.
Modi apologizes for not accepting doctorate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had earlier refused to accept an honorary doctorate from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), apologized for his decision at the Centenary Year Convocation of BHU.
Samsung Galaxy S7 series finally arrives
The newly-launched Samsung smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge come with 4GB RAM and have liquid-cooling-technology to prevent over-heating.
10 Indians from hijacked ship rescued
The hijacked Indian oil tanker Maximus was released by pirates near the Ivory Coast, along with their captives, including 10 Indian sailors.
India may beat China to seal Bangladesh power project
India's state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited is likely to win a contract to build a $1.6 billion power plant in Bangladesh.
Govt to develop 300 smart villages
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Rurban Mission' from Dongargad in Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh to develop 300 villages as growth centres.
Shooting spree in Michigan leaves 8 dead
At least seven people were killed during a shooting spree in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, authorities said.
Christine Lagarde reappointed as IMF’s MD
Christine Lagarde has been reappointed as the Managing Director of the IMF for the second consecutive term which would start on 5 July 2016.
