Modi's top 4 retain portfolios; Nadda gets health, Shivraj agri

Signalling continuity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday retained Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar in charge of the four high-profile ministries -- home, defence,......

China will pay big price for spreading COVID-19 globally: Trump

United States President Donald Trump has warned that China will have to "pay a big price" for the spread of coronavirus globally. Less than 50 hours after he returned to the White House from a......

US approves Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine

The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine that works with just one dose instead of two for emergency use, giving America its third jab to......

Don't rush N-deal vote, say Democratic lawmakers

With the Bush administration pushing hard for a quick Congressional nod for the landmark India-United States civil nuclear agreement, a small group of senior Democratic lawmakers have demanded the......

General Motors global CEO meets Modi

General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Barra is visiting the country to meet suppliers and dealers as part......

Phone-tracking: US senator questions Apple CEO

Concerned over latest research findings that i-Phone and i-Pads have been recording the device's location history, a top American Senator on Thursday shot off a letter to the Apple CEO Steve Jobs,......

Cloud over US FDA inspection

Two US Congress members have expressed doubts over the quality of inspections conducted by the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Indian drug manufacturing facilities. Congressmen John......

Tug 'O' war continues for Internet freedom

Who will own the Internet? The question is an oxymoron since no one owns cyberspace. Online activists allege the scene could change if Google and Verizon have their way Online search giant Google......

Sports Shorts: Sudeva FC buys Spanish third division club

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday. Sudeva FC buys Spanish third division club IMAGE: Sudeva FC players pose before the start of a match. Photograph: Kind courtesy,......