PM Modi No. 2 on Twitter among world leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a stunning entry into the top 10 list of Twitter users with a vast following, rocketing to the #2 spot.    The Digital Policy Council, which has......

World Bank selects Jim Yong Kim as its next President

United States nominee Jim Yong Kim was on Monday chosen as the next president of the World Bank, an appointment that continues the longstanding tradition of an American leading the Washington-based......

First look: The Nizam's Jewels

Renowned the world-over for its exquisite craftsmanship, the famed Nizam's jewels were put up for exhibition at the National Museum in New Delhi on Wednesday amidst tight security. The collection......

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

IMAGE: The regional government said in a statement it had authorised Circuits de Catalunya SL to sign the renewal. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images The government of Catalonia has given the......

FIFA president Infantino should be suspended, says Blatter

IMAGE: Swiss authorities said on Thursday that proceedings had been launched against the current FIFA boss Gianni Infantino by a special prosecutor looking into meetings he had with Swiss Attorney......

Australia-New Zealand push joint Women's World Cup bid

IMAGE: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Admiralty House in Sydney. Photograph: Loren Elliott/Reuters The prime ministers of......

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

IMAGE: Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia. Photograph: Bajrang Punia/Twitter Star wrestler Bajrang Punia needed less than four minutes to book a berth in India's World Championship squad while......

IAAF athletes of the year are...

Kenya's marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and Colombian jumper Caterine Ibarguen were honoured as IAAF athletes of the year at athletics' annual awards ceremony on Tuesday. Olympic......