Muslims have highest percentage of illiterates : Census
Among India’s religious communities, Muslims have the highest number of illiterates at nearly 43%, while Jains have the ...
Pakistan to acquire eight attack submarines from China
Pakistan will acquire at least eight modified diesel-electric attack submarines from China by 2028 in a nearly US $5 billion ...
Maldives issues arrest warrant for ex-president Nasheed
The Maldives said Wednesday an arrest warrant has been issued for ex-president Mohamed Nasheed for failing to return to the ...
Brazil’s Senate dismisses President Dilma Rousseff for breaking budget laws
Brazil’s Senate removed President Dilma Rousseff from office on Wednesday for breaking budgetary laws, ending an ...
ISRO plans to launch record 68 satellites next year
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning for the launch of a record 68 satellites in one mission by early ...
Supreme Court cancels land acquisition for Tata’s Nano factory in Singur
The Supreme court on Wednesday set aside Calcutta High Court order upholding the land acquisition for Tata’s Nano ...
Burkini ban in Cannes overturned
A “burkini ban” issued in Cannes has been overturned by a French court on the basis that it is a violation of ...
Dogs can understand human speech
Brain scans discover evidence that dogs process language in a similar way to humans and are only truly happy if a praising tone of ...
England hit world record one-day total of 444/3 against Pakistan
Nottingham : England smashed a world record-breaking 444-3 against Pakistan in their third one-day international on Tuesday, ...
Kohli retains No. 1 spot, Ashwin returns to top five in ICC T20 rankings
India’s star batsman Virat Kohli has maintained his number one position in the ICC T20 batsmen rankings, while off-spinner ...