Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0
India 'B' blanked Estonia 4-0 in the second round of the Open section in the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Saturday while the second-seeded 'A' team defeated Moldova 3.5-0.5 to make it two wins from as many matches.
Jul 30, 2022, 23:36 PM IST
Belgium recognises India-made Covishield vaccine, becomes 15th EU nation to do so
Belgium recognises AstraZeneca's Covishield vaccine, the Embassy of Belgium in India informed, making it the 15 European nation to do so.
Jul 09, 2021, 22:49 PM IST
Any vaccine is better than no vaccine, says Estonia envoy
Estonia's envoy Katrin Kivi said, "India has been giving so many vaccines to Indians and to Covax. It would be absolutely natural that Covishield will get recognition by WHO and EMA".
Jul 02, 2021, 10:27 AM IST
Germany, Spain, seven other European countries list India-made Covishield on national travel list
The countries which have approved the Covishield vaccine include Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Estonia, Ireland, Spain and Estonia.
Jul 01, 2021, 14:05 PM IST
Germany, Hungary secure wins in Euro 2020 qualifiers
Meanwhile, Wales and Azerbaijan have both lost their chances to advance.
Oct 14, 2019, 10:12 AM IST
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu to visit three Baltic nations from August 17-21
India and Baltic countries have historical connect and common linguistic roots.
Aug 14, 2019, 17:10 PM IST
RAF Typhoon fighters intercept Russian IL-76 military plane near Estonia
According to an RAF press release on the incident, the Typhoons are operating from Amari Air Base on a routine NATO mission in partnership with Estonia. In the last couple of months, the Typhoons have also been called in to intercept Russian fighter jets including Sukhoi Su-30s and Su-27s.
Jul 31, 2019, 11:09 AM IST
Mike Pence sketches possible Patriot deployment in Estonia, vows US support
The Patriot is a mobile, ground-based system designed to intercept incoming missiles and warplanes.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe to reshuffle cabinet as support plunges to lowest since 2012
Last week's loss, delivered by a novice political group, spotlights Abe's potential vulnerability after nearly five years in power, with many blaming voter perceptions of arrogance on his part and that of his powerful Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga.
Jul 10, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
2018 World Cup Qualifier: Belgium win 2-0 despite stubborn Estonian resistance
Mertens had the visitors ahead just past the half hour mark but there was to be no repeat of the 8-1 hammering that Belgium handed Estonia in Brussels in November.
Jun 10, 2017, 08:48 AM IST
Some 38 of 84 killed in Nice truck attack were foreigners: Ministry
Some 38 of the 84 people killed on the seafront in Nice by a truck-driving man as they celebrated Bastille Day on July 14 were foreigners, the French foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 09:46 AM IST
Top 10 countries having highest tax percentage on cigarettes
These countries have the highest percentage of total tax on the final price of cigarettes. The data is taken from the latest available year - 2014.
May 08, 2016, 16:22 PM IST
Quran is unscientific, ideas that can't survive criticism, ridicule must be weak: Taslima Nasreen
The Bangladeshi author claimed that religion is incompatible with human rights and particularly women's rights. “People say Islam is a religion of peace, but my life experience is the opposite,”she said.
Apr 24, 2016, 18:24 PM IST
Hindu fundamentalists becoming dangerous in India, says Taslima Nasrin
In a series of tweets, the Bangladeshi author also said that India needs one law for all.
Apr 24, 2016, 18:08 PM IST
Russia jets make ''simulated attack'' passes near US destroyer: US
Two Russian warplanes flew simulated attack passes near a US guided missile destroyer in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, the US military said, with one official describing them as one of the most aggressive interactions in recent memory.
Apr 14, 2016, 10:37 AM IST
IMF urges innovation to battle global growth slowdown
Facing slowing growth in the global economy, the International Monetary Fund called today for policies that support research and development to promote innovation.
Apr 01, 2016, 02:05 AM IST
Russia could overrun two European nations in 60 hours, warns US think tank
In the event of such a development, NATO forces would suffer severe damage including loss of human lives.
Feb 05, 2016, 22:35 PM IST
England players celebrate perfect 10th Euro qualifying victory
England achieved a new feather under manager Roy Hodgson after winning their 10th match in a row at the 2016 Euro qualifying campaign.
Oct 13, 2015, 09:50 AM IST
UK to send troops to Baltic region to deter Russian aggression
Around 100 British military personnel will be sent to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in the Baltic region, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.
Oct 08, 2015, 21:07 PM IST
