A landing craft air cushion assigned to the South China Sea Fleet under the PLA Navy. BEIJING: Chinese planes and ships held war games in the Sea of Japan last week, the military said, during which Beijing displayed its latest -generation frigate at a time of bitter territorial disputes with Asian neighbors. The Defense Ministry said in a statement on its website late Saturday that the long-range exercises staged Friday pitted a red army against a... 

NEW DELHI: Samsung has slashed the prices of its flagship smartphones – Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, in India. Both the devices have recieved a reduction of Rs 5,000 each in their prices, according to Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom. Samsung Galaxy S7, which was launched at a price of Rs 48,900, is now available at Rs 43,400. On the other hand, the Galaxy S7 Edge is now available at Rs 50,900, having been launched at Rs 56,900. For those unaware,... 

HYDERABAD: PV Sindhu is being claimed by both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as their own, but the Olympic silver medalist’s mentor Pullela Gopichand said that “she belongs” to India. When a reporter sought Sindhu’s views on the bragging rights, Gopichand jumped in to try and put an end to the regional controversy by simply stating, “Well, I can only say she (Sindhu) belongs to India.” Gopichand said it’s... 

Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, has sent a message to PM Narendra Modi, admitting errors in the past, reaffirming his commitment to friendship with India, promising efforts to forge an inclusive constitutional settlement, and seeking closer development cooperation. Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has reaffirmed his commitment to friendship with India. In a meeting with Modi, Prachanda’s... 

Rio de Janeiro: Widely expected to clinch one last medal for India at the Rio Games, London Olympics bronze-medallist Yogeshwar Dutt is trying hard not to let the Narsingh Yadav episode affect him ahead of the men’s 65kg freestyle event at Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. File picture of Yogeshwar Dutt. A day after an unassuming Sakshi Malik became the heartthrob of the nation by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal when... 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, showering praise on India’s Test captain, said Virat Kohli is always pushing the envelope and that is what makes him special MS Dhoni feels Virat Kohli has groomed himself looking at all the challenges that he had to face. New Delhi: India’s limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels his heir apparent Virat Kohli will make a good captain in all three formats. Dhoni, showering praise on India’s Test captain,... 

It was truly a golden moment in the annals of Indian badminton, a moment that made the heart of every sports lover in the country swell with pride and admiration. PV Sindhu of India poses with the silver medal in badminton. When, at the end of a titanic, 83-minute cut-and-thrust battle, the narrowly vanquished Pusarla Venkata Sindhu crossed the court to lift to her feet a tearful world, European — and now, Olympic — champion Carolina Marin, and... 

Washington: Continuing her momentum post conventions, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has consolidated her position in three key swing states, which gives her enough electoral college votes to be the next president of the US, a major US media outlet has said. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Sixty-eight-year-old Clinton, has strengthened her position in three swing States of New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Virginia... 

Samsung has started sending out invites for the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in China and the scheduled event will take place on August 26. Considering the recent statements made by the company and a listing on certification site Tenaa, the company is expected to launch a variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage for the country. Earlier this month a listing on Chinese certification site Tenaa hinted that the Chinese market could get... 

PV Sindhu created history and assured India would go away with a medal in the ladies singles badminton tournament as she defeated Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, 21-10 to enter the final against World No.1 Carolina Marin of Spain. PV Sindhu became the first Indian to enter the final of an Olympic badminton event. She will play Carolina Marin for gold. PV Sindhu created history and ensured India would walk away with a medal in the ladies singles...