Navy to double aircraft fleet to 500: Admiral Lanba

AMN The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba has said that aviation arm of the Indian Navy will double its aircraft fleet in the coming decade to nearly 500. Lanba said at a press conference in Hyderabad Saturday that the Navy has 238 aircraft including fighters, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft at present. He … Continue reading Navy to double aircraft fleet to 500: Admiral Lanba

African champion Ernest Amuzu promises to stop Vijender in his track

HARPAL SINGH BEDI / New Delhi African Champion Ernest Amuzu on Friday promised to stop India’s star boxer Vijender Singh in his tracks and inflict the first loss on his record when they face each other for the double title defence at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on 23rd December An experienced boxer from … Continue reading African champion Ernest Amuzu promises to stop Vijender in his track

Official emblems for Beijing 2022 Winter Games unveiled

The emblems of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have been named “Winter Dream” and “Flight,” respectively. The emblem launching ceremony was held at the National Aquatic Center, which staged the swimming events during the Beijing 2008 Games. In 2022, this venue will be transformed into an ice rink for curling games. At … Continue reading Official emblems for Beijing 2022 Winter Games unveiled

India win 10 golds at Johannesburg Commonwealth Wrestling Championship

India have swept the greco roman category medals on the opening day of the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in Johannesburg, South Africa. The wreslters won 10 gold medals and as many silver today. The Gold medal winners are: Rajender Kumar in 55 kg, Manish in 60 kg, Vikas in 63 kg, Anil Kumar in 67 kg, … Continue reading India win 10 golds at Johannesburg Commonwealth Wrestling Championship

P V Sindhu storms into final in BWF Dubai World Super Series Finals

Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu has stormed into final of women’s singles in the BWF Dubai World Super Series Finals.She defeated eighth ranked China’s Chen Yufei 21-15, 21-18 in the second semifinals at the Sheikh Hamdan Indoor Stadium in Dubai today. Indian star shuttler will now meet world number two and top seed Akane Yamaguchi … Continue reading P V Sindhu storms into final in BWF Dubai World Super Series Finals

4 Palestinians dead in new wave of violence over Jerusalem

Four Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded yesterday in clashes with Israeli forces in Gaza and West Bank. According to Palestinian Health Ministry, two died along the border of Israel and the Gaza Strip after the Hamas group that rules the enclave had called for another “day of rage”. A third Palestinian was killed in … Continue reading 4 Palestinians dead in new wave of violence over Jerusalem

Former Nepal PM terms recent elections as a milestone

AMN Former Prime Minister of Nepal and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has said that recently concluded election is a historical milestone to political stability, good governance and development of the country. Addressing a rally organised by the winning candidates of left alliance at Kathmandu today he said that election is an … Continue reading Former Nepal PM terms recent elections as a milestone

WHO certifies Gabon as polio free

AMN The World Health Organisation has declared Gabon a “polio-free country”, given the lack of new reported or suspected cases in the central African country. According to a WHO statement obtained today, the UN health agency nonetheless recommended taking the necessary steps to continue monitoring for possible signs of the disease. Cases of polio have … Continue reading WHO certifies Gabon as polio free

US retracts from his offer of unconditional talks with North Korea

WEB DESK US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has backed away from his offer of unconditional talks with North Korea. During a ministerial-level meeting of the UN Security Council yesterday, Tillerson said discussions can only take place after a sustained cessation of North Korea’s threatening behaviour. He said the pressure campaign must and will continue … Continue reading US retracts from his offer of unconditional talks with North Korea