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US sets up 1st production unit to extend life of ‘Gravity Bomb’ nuclear weapons

Washington: The US government has successfully set up its First Production Unit (FPU) to extend the operational life of the nation’s arsenal B61 directly dropped or “gravity bomb” nuclear weapons, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced in a...

India, Russia to have very intensive 2+2 engagement

New Delhi: The inaugural India-Russia 2+2 meeting on December 6 between their foreign and defence ministers will see both sides discuss bilateral, regional and international political and defence issues, leading to the annual bilateral summit between Prime Minister Narendra...

Kausani, a perfect Himalayan retreat to break from the mundane world

By Rohit MitraKausani: An enchanting narrow ridge, thickly surrounded by lush pine trees, overlooking the picturesque town of Someshwar and snow-capped mountains in the background, welcome to the Switzerland of India, Kausani!Sitting high at an altitude of 1890 meters...

US diplomats living in Moscow for over 3 yrs must leave by Jan 2022: Russia

Moscow: The staff of the US Embassy in Moscow living in Russia for over three years must leave the country by January 31, 2022, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday following the US move to order...

INA hqs at Moirang will be developed as a world-class tourist destination: Biren

Imphal: Chief Minister N Biren Singh Wednesday inspected the erstwhile headquarters of the Indian National Army (INA) at Moirang Konjengbam Leikai, which is being developed as a historical tourist site by the State Government at a cost of Rs. 35...

Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or, Putellas claims women’s award

Paris: Argentina's Lionel Messi has crowned the Ballon d'Or award for a record-extending seventh time, as his former club Barcelona's Alexia Putellas clinched the women's award after a stellar season with the Catalan club.Messi, 34, beat another favorite Robert...

Barbados declared world’s newest republic

Bridgetown: Barbados has become the world's newest republic -- cutting its last remaining colonial bonds after nearly 400 years.The Caribbean island nation has removed Queen Elizabeth II as head of state and instated Dame Sandra Mason, as its first-ever...

Twitter CTO Parag Agrawal to replace Jack Dorsey as CEO – Statement

Washington: Twitter chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal, is due to replace Jack Dorsey as CEO, Twitter announced on Monday."Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) today announced that Jack Dorsey has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer and that the...

Parliament passes bill to repeal three farm laws

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021, paving way for the scrapping of the three contentious farm laws, which had triggered massive protests by farmers, especially in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar...

12 Oppn MPs suspended for “Violent Behaviour” in previous session

New Delhi: As many as 12 Rajya Sabha members from Opposition parties were suspended on Monday for the rest of the Winter session of Parliament, for creating ruckus during the Monsoon session.The suspended members included six from Congress, two...
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Riflewomen Sanju ascends to gold at the 2nd Coas Cup Boxing Tournament 2026

Imphal: Riflewoman Sanju of the Assam Rifles, representing the All India Police Sports Control Board (AIPSCB), clinched a gold...
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