Modi leaves Switzerland for US
Monday, 06 June 2016 16:47
Geneva: After holding bilateral talks with Switzerland President Johann Schneider-Ammann, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left here for the US on the fourth leg of his five-nation tour.“Au Revoir Geneve! In under half a day, PM completes visit and…
With NSG, black money on agenda, Modi meets Swiss President
Monday, 06 June 2016 13:16
Geneva: With the issues of black money and India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) high on the agenda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a meeting with Swiss President Johann Schneider-Amman.“The meetings in Switzerland begin... President Schneider-Amman…
Three killed in Belgium train accident
Monday, 06 June 2016 11:41
Brussels: Three persons were killed and 40 others injured when a passenger train collided with a freight train in Belgium, officials said.Earlier, reports said the accident, that occurred in the town of Hermalle-sous-Huy on Sunday, left at least 30 people…
Italy's Prime Minister Renzi visits national team before Euro
Monday, 06 June 2016 11:18
Rome: Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Sunday visited the national football squad at the Coverciano sports centre, in Florence, to wish luck to the players who will travel to Verona later in the day to play their last friendly…
Modi reaches Switzerland; black money, NSG membership on agenda
Monday, 06 June 2016 09:36
Geneva: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Switzerland from Qatar on the third leg of his five-nation tour with the issues of black money and India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) high on agenda.On Monday, Modi…
Baby panda to stay in Belgian animal park for four years
Saturday, 04 June 2016 17:33
Brussels: A baby panda born in Belgium on June 2 will remain at the Pairi Daiza animal park for four years before returning to China, park spokeswoman Aleksandra Vidanovski said on Saturday."The baby panda which Hao Hao gave birth to…
Leander extends special relationship with Paris with mixed doubles title
Saturday, 04 June 2016 14:44
Paris: Paris, the city of romance, holds a special place in Leander Paes' heart as he had spent a few years training in the French capital.Paes had lived and practised with his French coach at the courts of Roland Garros…
6 killed, 20 injured in two bomb attacks in Turkey
Tuesday, 31 May 2016 12:55
Ankara: Six persons, including two police officers, were killed and 20 others were injured in two bomb attacks in Turkey's Sirnak province on Monday, local media reported.In the first attack, the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants placed explosives under…
No Muslims should engage in birth control: Erdogan
Tuesday, 31 May 2016 12:40
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that no Muslim family should adopt birth control measures, stressing that his country's population will grow"I am saying this clearly, we will increase our posterity and reproduce generations. As for population…
Humankind custodians of the planet: Pope
Tuesday, 31 May 2016 12:31
Vatican City: Men and women are the "stewards" of the earth, not its "masters", Pope Francis said on Monday, recalling the theme of his acclaimed encyclical on the environment."We are stewards, not masters of our earth. Each of us has…
