Time to manufacture indigenous arms, says Modi

Time to manufacture indigenous arms, says Modi

Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said here Monday that indigenous arms and weapons were needed to be manufactured for the country’s armed forces with export potential in future. “We should focus on producing indigenous firearms and weapons… It will not just add to our armoury, but the country will even be able […]

Want to put India on the manufacturing map: Rahul

Want to put India on the manufacturing map: Rahul

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Monday unveiled his vision of India as a global manufacturing hub at par with China. In an interview to Times Now news channel, Gandhi said: “I want to put India on the manufacturing map, I want to make this the centre of manufacturing in the world. I want to make […]

India set 279-run target for New Zealand

India set 279-run target for New Zealand

India made a competitive 278 for five in 50 overs against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at the Seddon Park here Tuesday. Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni remained unbeaten on 79 off 73 balls while Ravindra Jadeja scored 62 not out from 54 deliveries. Opening batsman Rohit Sharma made 79 off 94.

Hockey league: Jackson’s late goal gives Rhinos a winning start

Hockey league: Jackson’s late goal gives Rhinos a winning start

Defending champions Ranchi Rhinos rode on Ashley Jackson’s late penalty corner conversion to register their first win in the Hero Hockey India League 2014 by beating Delhi Waveriders with a solitary goal in a keenly-contested league match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here Monday. It took the Rhinos 63 minutes to break the deadlock […]

Not my job to punish ministers: Rahul Gandhi

Not my job to punish ministers: Rahul Gandhi

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Monday said that it is not his job to ensure that cases are lodged against the party ministers accused of corruption. In an interview to Times Now, Gandhi acknowledged that there was no case being followed up against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh over alleged corruption, and said: “It […]

UN Security Council says no to ransom to terrorists

UN Security Council says no to ransom to terrorists

The UN Security Council Monday adopted a resolution calling on all countries not to pay ransom to terrorists in incidents of kidnapping and hostage-taking, Xinhua reported. In the unanimously approved resolution, the Security Council expressed its determination to prevent kidnappings and hostage-takings committed by terrorist groups and to secure the safe release of hostages “without […]

Binny makes his debut as India bat

Binny makes his debut as India bat

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at the Seddon Park here Tuesday. All-rounder Stuart Binny will be making his debut for India and replace Suresh Raina while Shikhar Dhawan sits out for Ambati Rayudu. Virat Kohli will be opening the innings for […]