Nagoya, Sep 19 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker described leading the Indian contingent as flag-bearer at the Asian Games opening ceremony as an emotional experience, saying she missed her late coach and mentor Jaspal Rana on the special occasion.
Rome, Sep 19 (IANS) Italy’s Montone Municipality and the Embassy of India in Italy on Saturday jointly commemorated Victoria Cross recipient Naik Yeshwant Ghadge, an Indian soldier who fought in the Second World War in Italy.
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) In a heart-melting gesture, Shibani Akhtar recently got a new tattoo, similar to the one her husband Farhan Akhtar had made 2 decades ago.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad’s (ABVP) Yash Dabas was on Saturday elected the new President of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) as the RSS and BJP-backed student outfit won three out of the four posts.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday projected a sharp expansion of the Indian economy over the next two decades, saying the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) could rise from the current level of about $4 trillion to $38 trillion.
Dhaka, Sep 19 (IANS) Bangladesh have announced a 15-member squad for their one-off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates from October 9, with Najmul Hossain Shanto continuing as captain.
Kathmandu, Sep 19 (IANS) Continuing its support to Nepal’s recovery after the devastating floods of August 26, India on Saturday handed over 11 tonnes of material to the Nepali authorities as the ninth flight with relief supplies reached the Himalayan nation from New Delhi.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The latest effort to stabilise India-China relations, underscored during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi last week, needs to be viewed through a pragmatic lens, a report has stated.
Nagoya, Sep 19 (IANS) The Asian Games may have officially begun amid a colourful opening ceremony in Nagoya, but for several athletes, the start of the continental showpiece has been accompanied by confusion, logistical challenges, and concerns over arrangements.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Gold prices rose nearly 1.18 per cent on a weekly basis as crude oil prices retreated.
