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... 

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... 

Nawaz Sharif has called the China-Pak Economic Corridor a ‘top priority’. It runs through PoK. ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, is his government’s “top priority” and has called for “concerted efforts” to ensure timely completion of the USD 46 billion project. “The prime... 

French President Francois Hollande will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday, three weeks after the jihadist murder of a priest in France sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. A file photo of French President Francois Hollande. The two will discuss the killing of 85-year-old priest Jacques Hamel by two teenagers claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group, as well as the situation facing Christians in the Middle East, French officials... 

Five months after its launch, the Xiaomi Mi 5 has received its first official price cut in China. The Chinese electronics giant has cut the price down by CNY 200 (roughly Rs. 2,000), making the new retail price start from CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 18,100). The Xiaomi Mi 5 32GB storage variant is now available in China for CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 18,100), while the 64GB storage variant is available for CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs. 21,100). The Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro...