It is jubilation all around at the Rashtriya Rifles unit as three of its personnel have been awarded Sena Medal for having gunned down dreaded militant commander Burhan Wani.
Chandigarh-based Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) issued the warning that would be valid for the next 24 hours starting at 5 pm on Thursday.
Shimla, Jan 26 (IANS) Several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday received moderate to heavy snowfall, snapping road connectivity to many areas in the higher reaches. Road links in upper Shimla towns were disrupted as fresh snow covered the roads, officials said.
During the parade hours, the level of particulates violated safe standards by up to three times when thousands thronged Rajpath for Republic Day celebration.
The state-wide Jallikattu protests, predominantly by students, ended on January 23 after the Tamil Nadu assembly passed a bill replacing the Ordinance for conduct of the bull taming sport.
Jan Woerner, director of the European Space Agency, also confirmed that the British astronaut would be returning in the near future.
The Philippines has received intelligence that shows closer links between domestic militants and Islamic State, its defence minister said on Thursday, adding weight to worries that Middle East extremists are building a network in Southeast Asia.
Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday announced free coaching facility for the wards of defence personnel and those of paramilitary forces to prepare for all competitive examinations.
Pakistan`s military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq had assured the then US president Ronald Reagan that Pakistan would not build an atomic bomb, documents declassified by the US`s premier spy agency CIA revealed.
Federer`s major-winning days seemed over after first Novak Djokovic and then Andy Murray emerged at the top of the pecking order, but the Swiss legend, 35, has surprised everyone with his run to the final.
The corporate family rating of city-based realty firm Lodha Developers (LDPL) has been downgraded by global ratings agency Moody's Investors Service to B2 from B1, citing reasons of weak liquidity position and high refinancing risk for such rating.
Market regulator Sebi feels that the board of a company can continue to seek expertise of a 'Chairman Emeritus' even after the person has left the company. However, the regulator appears to be in favour of stricter norms for removal of independent directors. This comes as an important development during the ongoing Tata-Mistry battle.
Warner went into the match with five centuries in his last 10 one-day innings and the diminutive left-hander brought up his sixth of the season in just 78 balls.
US President Donald Trump has called the White House "a very beautiful" and "elegant" residence and has taken a liking for the phones in his new residence.
Jagan, along with his party MPs Y Vijaysai Reddy, Y V Subba Reddy and senior leader Ambati Rambabu, staged a sit-in on the apron at the Vizag airport.
US media reported earlier Thursday that the Pentagon would be given 90 days to draw up a plan to set up "safe zones" in or near Syria where refugees from the nation`s civil war can shelter.
Australia Day celebrates the arrival of the first British colonists in Sydney Harbor on Jan 26, 1788.
Telangana is on its way to becoming a role model state in the country with its flagship schemes like Mission Bhagiratha and Mission Kakatiya finding an echo at the national level, Governor ESL Narasimhan said on Thursday.
Akhilesh had opposed SP's alliance with Ansari's Quami Ekta Dal saying he did not want criminals in his party.
Country's second biggest private lender HDFC Bank has rationalised its staff by 4,581 employees in a single quarter courtesy efficiencies in the system and lower hiring.
Federer, who last contested a major final at the 2015 US Open, has a 5-1 record against Wawrinka at Grand Slam tournaments but he is yet to lose in 13 meetings on hard courts, conceding only four sets.
Sebi is all likely to order additional payout for small investors through a fresh open offer concerned over the 'loss' caused to United Spirits' minority shareholders due to $75-million sweetheart deal between its erstwhile promoter Vijay Mallya and new owner Diageo.
China may test a 400-km range air-to-air missile which could take out early warning and aerial refuelling aircraft. If successfully tested, the weapon`s range will be longer than those of the US and Russia.
Shukla, however, will remain on the board of directors at the UPCA alongside 10 others.
Private steel major Tata Steel on Thursday said it has plans to enhance the capacity of its Kalinganagar project in Odisha to 8 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) against 6 mtpa proposed earlier.
