New Delhi India’s oil imports from Iran surged to about 705,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May, their highest level since October 2016, according to data from shipping and industry sources, despite the threats of fresh US sanctions. From June India’s oil imports from Iran could drop because at least two refiners — accounting for […]
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Taj Mahal’s west gate Vandalized by the members of VHP; believes it blocks path to a 400-year-old Shiva temple
Lucknow A group of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) members tried to vandalise the west gate of the Taj Mahal on Sunday alleging that the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) is blocking the way to a 400-year-old Shiva temple while constructing a closed area for the Taj Mahal. A video footage of the incident shows VHP […]
US approves $930 million deal to sell Apache attack choppers to India
India The United States government has approved a deal to sell the Indian military six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for $930 million, the State Department said Tuesday. The agreement has been passed to the US Congress for approval, but if no US lawmaker raises an objection the contract is expected to go ahead. Boeing and […]
The Spy who Couldn’t Fly Away: India claims nabbing another ‘Pakistani Spy Pigeon’
India police said on Monday it will have x-rayed a pigeon it suspects was spying for Pakistan to rule out the possibility of any coded messages. According to Times of India, police in Ajnala town of Amritsar district will have the bird examined to ascertain it does not have a tiny spying object embedded to its body. The pigeon, the report said, […]
Samsung Carnival on Flipkart: Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy On Nxt, Galaxy J3 Pro, and Other Offers
Samsung is back with its Samsung Carnival offers and discounts on smartphones, headphones, and speakers. While the company hosted the sale on Amazon in 2017, it brought the Samsung Carnival to Flipkart earlier this year. The sale features offers and discounts on several Samsung Galaxy lineup of handsets and other products. The latest sale on […]
Pullela Gopichand’s Badminton Academy spreads wings; Aims to Focus on Tribal Talent
Mumbai Badminton will attempt to achieve a rare balance between studies and sport, as it becomes the focal point of India’s first university integrated professional sports academy. Naya Raipur’s ITM University has undertaken an ambitious project that could start with National coach Pullela Gopichand’s badminton training centre setting roots in Chhattisgarh and extend in the […]
IRCTC launches ‘Menu On Rail’ mobile app: Now, check MRP of food items before ordering
New Delhi: IRCTC has launched a “Menu on Rail” application for passengers travelling in Mail/Express, including Humsafar Train, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Gatiman Express and Tejas Express. The app will help Railway passengers check the maximum retail price (MRP) of food items on rail food. The food items are covered in four categories namely, beverages, breakfast, […]
United States to stop war games with South Korea: Donald Trump
Singapore: Within a few short hours of signing a historic document in which North Korea has committed to denuclearisation in the Korean peninsula, US President Donald Trump announced that he would be bringing an end to war games between his country and South Korea. Trump and North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un signed a landmark […]
IOCL Recruitment 2018: Last date to apply for 58 govt jobs in Indian Oil fast approaching; check application process here
IOCL Recruitment 2018 application process to fill 58 vacancies for the post of Junior Operator Grade I and Junior Operator (Aviation) Gr. I in underway. The job aspirants can check the application procedure at the official website of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) – iocl.com. IOCL aims to hire candidates for its various locations in […]
Beat the Heat with these 5 Healthy Drinks
The smoldering summer heat can leave you feeling fatigued, lethargic, dehydrated and thirsty. Quench your thirst in a healthy and tasty way by having these 10 summer drinks. Chhaas Chhaas or buttermilk is another digestive and soothing drink for the summer. You can have it after meals, it is made using curd, water and spices like pepper, […]