30 Jul 2016

Karnataka goes on bandh over Mahadayi water dispute

Protesting the verdict of Mahadayi dispute panel, a 12-hour bandh was called on Saturday, by farmers and pro-Kannada organizations.

The UK's pilot visa scheme for international students

The United Kingdom launched a visa for overseas students applying for Masters Degrees in certain high-profile universities.

INSPIRE Awards renamed as MANAK

The INSPIRE Awards (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) is a popular outreach program of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

French PM contemplating a ban on foreign funds for mosques

France's Prime Minister Manuel Valls said that he was considering a temporary prohibition on foreign aid of mosques.

2016 Democratic National Convention: Inspiring, tough and cohesive

The Democrats gathered in Philadelphia to choose Hillary Clinton as the presidential nominee for the upcoming National Election.

Indian to handle Donald Trump's campaign in Arizona

As a part of the 2016 US Presidential elections, Avinash Iragavarapu will be incharge of the Republican Party's campaign in Arizona.

29 Jul 2016

Indonesia executes 4 of the 14 drug convicts

Despite protests from International rights groups, Indonesia executed four drug convicts - three Nigerians and an Indonesian, at the Nusakambangan prison island.

Oracle acquires cloud software provider NetSuite for $3.5 billion

Business software maker Oracle Corp. has agreed to pay $9.3 billion in cash for NetSuite Inc on Thursday.

Prepare a 15-year development road map: PM Modi asks NITI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked National Institution for Transforming India or NITI Aayog to make a visionary road map for country's development to bring "transformational changes" in the next 15 years.

Russian team leaves for Rio

With more than 100 athletes facing a ban over the doping scandal, a much smaller Russian team left for the Rio de Janeiro on Thursday from Moscow.

Muslim preacher charges Arnab Goswami for defamation

Renowned Muslim preacher Zakir Naik has resorted to file charges against the Indian journalist Arnab Goswami for defaming Naik and running campaigns against his preaching.

India's Cabinet reshuffled to accommodate 15 new appointments

The Indian Cabinet Committee announced a reshuffle at senior positions across various ministries.

Bharti Airtel reports earnings, beats estimates

Bharti Airtel, one of India's largest communications network, reported strong earnings for their first quarter.

Mr. Gandhi attacks BJP on soaring inflation

Congress Vice-President, Rahul Gandhi, cornered the Government in the Lok Sabha on the steep and uncontrolled rise in food prices including potatoes, tomatoes and lentils.

Over 10 lakh employees participate in nation-wide strike

Over 10 lakh employees of Public Sector banks have decided to go on strike today, a move that will severely affect banking operation across India.

Eminent writer-activist Mahasweta Devi passes away in Kolkata

Renowned Bengali author and activist Mahasweta Devi breathed her last at Belle Vue clinic in Kolkata on Thursday.

Prakash Javadekar meets RSS for new education policy

Prakash Javadekar, newly elected minister of Human Resource Development (HRD), held a closed door meeting with members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on 27th July, 2016.