Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president and the third American leader to visit India during which a village in Haryana was named Carterpuri in his honour, has died peacefully at his home in Plains,......

Cocaine worth Rs 2,080 cr seized in Delhi, second big haul in a week

In the second big drug haul in a week, the Delhi police has seized 208 kg of cocaine worth Rs 2,080 crore from a rented shop in west Delhi, an official said on Thursday evening. Image used for......

Close shave between Russian fighter jet and US F-16

Military officials released new video on Monday of a close encounter between a Russian fighter jet and a US Air Force F-16 interceptor near Alaska, Associated Press has reported. IMAGE: A US F-16.......

Another Indian student goes missing in US

A 23-year-old Indian student is missing in the United States state of California since last week and police have sought the public's help in finding her, the latest case in the country as the......

More trouble brews for Indian tech companies

Though there have been no cancellations of contracts by invoking the force majeure clause, a number of clients - especially in the worst-affected sectors like travel and hospitality, oil and gas,......

Infy plans innovation hub in Arizona; to hire 1,000 by 2023

Infosys, like many of its peers, has been ramping local hiring in key markets like the US, the UK and Australia to tackle increasing scrutiny around work visas by various governments. India's......

Boeing's 737 MAX 8 grounded: All you need to know

If you aren't living under a rock, it would be hard to miss reading or hearing about the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft being grounded by over 50 nations. For those who are in the dark or still confused......

Fares on IndiGo's long-haul routes likely to be 30% lower

Long-haul low-cost carriers like Scoot and AirAsia X offer a similar configuration. IndiGo may adopt a two-class configuration in its long-haul routes. The airline plans to offer a small business......

US set world record; Scott helps Britain to gold

US set world record, claim women's 4x100m medley relay gold IMAGE: Team US reacts. Photograph: Antonio Bronic/Reuters The United States set a world record of three minutes and 50.40 seconds in the......

No need for 'Quiet Please' at French Open

'When they started this morning on Suzanne Lenglen, it was almost completely empty. It's really a shame' IMAGE: General view of empty seats in the stands during the third round match between......

Tour de France: Van Avermaet clinches rare victory

Belgium's Greg van Avermaet celebrates as he crosses the finish line. Photograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images Greg van Avermaet, one of cycling’s nearly men, enjoyed a rare victory when he......

Construction delays force Rio to move water polo venue

Rio de Janeiro is seeking a new venue for the opening water polo matches at the 2016 Olympics after organisers on Thursday confirmed reforms at the proposed venue will not be completed in time. The......

Nadal adopts wait and watch approach in Montreal

Rafael Nadal was cautious about predicting how his body would hold up in the run-in to the US Open on Wednesday but did reveal that he had not missed the grind of the tennis tour during his absence......