US military drone shot down over Yemen
A US MQ-9 drone was shot down by a surface-to-air missile in the south of Yemen's capital Sanaa on Tuesday, according to a US official.
Durand Cup: Gokulam Kerala stun East Bengal to seal final berth
Gokulam Kerala FC stunned East Bengal to book their place in the final of the 129th Durand Cup as they won 3-2 on penalties after the first semi-final was tied 1-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Wednesday.
Several designers mark their debut at LFW 2019
The Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 has a list of designers who are debuting at the fashion event that has completed 20 years. While Day 2 of the event on Wednesday saw newbies showcasing their collection, the week-long event will also see labels like Aavaran Luxury and Pink Peacock on the LFW ramp for the very first time.
Punjab inks pact with UNDP to implement SDGs
The Punjab government on Wednesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Karnataka best state to set up rooftop solar project: Renewable Energy Ministry
Karnataka ranks the best among states for setting up a rooftop solar project, according to the Attractiveness Index (SARAL) released by Minster of New and Renewable Energy and Power R K Singh here on Wednesday.
Lilima Minz completes 150 international caps, Hockey India congratulates her
Hockey India (HI) on Wednesday congratulated Women's hockey team's Lilima Minz, who completed 150 international caps for the country.
VVIP chopper scam: Court dismisses Ratul Puri's plea for cancellation of NBW
A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed a petition moved by businessman Ratul Puri seeking cancellation of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against him in a money laundering case connected to Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam.
Amazon's biggest global campus launched in Hyderabad
E-commerce giant Amazon on Wednesday opened its largest campus building in the world in Hyderabad, reaffirming its long-term commitment to India.
EDM party-goers at higher risk of drug-related emergencies
Love to go to electronic dance music (EDM) parties? Take note! People who throng such parties often use multiple drugs simultaneously and experience adverse effects with a few ending up in the emergency department of the hospital, suggests a study.
Indian Railways to enforce ban on single-use plastic from Oct 2
In a bid to eliminate single-use plastic in the country, Indian Railways on Wednesday directed all units to enforce a ban on single-use plastic, with less than 50-micron thickness, from October 2 onwards in its premises and trains.
