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... 

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... 

Pakistan has been needling India ever since violence broke out in Kashmir Valley after the encounter of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif not only urged the people of his country to observe a ‘Black Day‘ to express “solidarity with the Kashmiris”, but also said that Pakistan was obliged to become the voice of the “oppressed” of Kashmir Valley. PM Narendra Modi at Red... 

United Nations: The UN takes inspiration from various contributions made by India to the world, including the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent teachings and the harmony of Yoga, the world body’s Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. In his message to India on its 70th Independence Day, Ban said the occasion also celebrates India’s partnership with the UN. “We are also celebrating India’s... 

Gros Islet: Indian medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has said that he did not expect a handsome return on Day four of the third Test, even as his 5 for 33 broke the back of West Indies’ innings and bowled them out for 225 runs. India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar congratulated by teammates after a wicket. At stumps, the visitors were leading by overall 285 runs with a day to play. “The biggest point was that the ball was swinging and when that... 

Chinese tech and smartphone company plans to launch their air-purifiers in Indian market soon. “Now, we can say we will launch air-purifiers in India,” Xiaomi India head Manu Jain said when asked about products the company was planning to introduce beside mobiles this year. He, however, did not mention any specific date for the launch or pricing details. Jain also declined to comment about the launch of Mi TV in 2016. The compact Mi air-purifier... 

India hold a 1-0 lead in the four-match series after winning the first Test in Antigua by an innings and 92 runs, and would look to seal the series when they take the field at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St. Lucia. India will hope to put to rest memories of Day 5 of the 2nd Test. St. Lucia: Stung by a remarkable fightback from West Indies on the final day of the rain-hit second Test, India will have to look at their bowling combinations and get back...