On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system branch

The government has approved the creation of a new operational branch -- weapon systems branch -- in the Indian Air Force that would result in savings of more than Rs 3,400 crore in flying training......

China's PLA extends unprecedented military drills around Taiwan

China on Monday stepped up its unprecedented military drills around Taiwan, staging fresh exercises and extending the schedule of its war games launched in retaliation to the visit by United States......

Delhi LG Anil Baijal resigns citing personal reasons

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has resigned citing 'personal reasons' and submitted the resignation to President Ram Nath Kovind, a senior official said on Wednesday. IMAGE: Former Delhi Lt......

Delhi municipalities to be formally merged on May 22

The three municipal corporations of Delhi will be formally merged on May 22, the central government announced on Wednesday. IMAGE: AAP supporters holding placards raise slogans as they march......

Who will bell the Ponzi schemes?

A system of multiple regulations operating in silos has created grey areas that foster illegal money raisingA group of people from the chit fund sector wrote a Right to Information application......

Cabinet okays Bill for airport regulatory body

In line with international practices, Indian airports will soon have a tariff regulator. The government on Thursday cleared the proposed Bill for setting up the Airport Economic Regulatory......

How important is privatisation in India?

How important is privatisation in India? The first order issue is that of competition policy. When the government hinders competition by blocking entry or FDI, this is deeply damaging. Once......

Govt may go for single Indian, A-I float

The government has changed its plan for initial public offers of Indian and Air-India by deciding to go for a single float after the two airlines are merged next year, according to a senior civil......

North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19

IMAGE: It will be the first time North Korea has missed a Summer Olympics since it boycotted Seoul in 1988 amid the Cold War. (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Tom......

No fans, no goals in North vs South Korea WC qualifier

North Korea's official KCNA news agency issued a brief report early on Wednesday, saying the qualifier ended in a 0-0 draw after a series of "attacks and counterattacks". IMAGE: No fans were......

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

The last time they met in a World Cup qualifier was in Seoul 10 years ago, a match the North lost 1-0 before accusing South Korea of poisoning their players' food ahead of the match. IMAGE: North......

North, South Korea to field joint teams for Asian Games

The two Koreas agreed on Monday to march together under a unified peninsula flag and form combined teams to compete in the next Asian Games, they said in a joint statement, in the latest sign of a......

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said North Korea will participate in the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo and the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. IMAGE: IOC president Thomas Bach,......