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US has elevated its ties with India across the board: Obama

Welcoming India's growing role in the Asia-Pacific region, the US has said it will continue to work with other countries in the region for "addressing political and security challenges."

Sep 07, 2016, 06:47 AM IST

NASA chasing down asteroid to scoop up, bring back samples

NASA is going after an asteroid this week like never before. It's launching a spacecraft to the exotic black rock named Bennu, vacuuming up handfuls of gravel from the surface, and then in a grand finale, delivering the pay dirt all the way back to Earth.

Sep 07, 2016, 06:16 AM IST

France's Hollande would face wipeout in vote: Survey

French President Francois Hollande would be crushed if he stood for re-election next year, according to a new opinion poll.

Sep 07, 2016, 06:13 AM IST

Six dead in light plane crash in Macedonia

Four Italians and two nationals of Kosovo died in a plane crash near Macedonia's capital Skopje, officials said.

Sep 07, 2016, 06:09 AM IST

Embattled Sarkozy defiant over presidential bid

French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy said today he was a victim of "manipulation" and vowed nothing would stop him running for re-election after prosecutors recommended he stand trial over alleged illegal campaign financing.

Sep 07, 2016, 06:06 AM IST

UN Council condemns North Korea missile tests

"These launches are in grave violation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's international obligations and UN Security Council resolutions," the 15-member Council said in a statement.

Sep 07, 2016, 02:18 AM IST

Less awareness in sports led to only two medals at Rio Olympics: Mary Kom

Mary Kom said she was disappointed with only two medals for the country at the recently concluded Rio Olympics and added "less awareness" in sports in the country was one of the reasons behind it.

Sep 07, 2016, 02:08 AM IST

Trump has 'something to hide' in tax returns: Clinton

Democratic White House hopeful Hillary Clinton today intensified her call for rival Donald Trump to release his tax returns, accusing the billionaire of hiding something that might turn off voters.

Sep 07, 2016, 02:01 AM IST

Food habit, lifestyle pushing Delhi youth more towards obesity

Alcohol, junk food and carefree city lifestyle are pushing youths in Delhi and neighbouring regions more towards obesity, majority of whom don't even consider it as a disorder or are aware of the health risks it entails.

Sep 04, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

SpaceX scouring data for clues to launch pad explosion

SpaceX is scouring computer and video data for clues to the devastating launch pad explosion that destroyed a rocket and satellite.

Sep 03, 2016, 18:15 PM IST

Scientists discover three giant planets in binary star system

One star hosts two planets and the other hosts the third. The system represents the smallest-separation binary in which both stars host planets that has ever been observed.

Sep 01, 2016, 13:42 PM IST

Space radio signal points to intelligent alien life?

Scientists in Russia have detected a radio signal, possibly transmitted by a star system 94 light-years away, sparking speculation that this may be an attempt by intelligent extraterrestral life to contact our solar system.

Aug 31, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

NASA's Juno probe completes first Jupiter flyby

The flyby on August 27 was the first time Juno had its entire suite of science instruments activated and looking at the giant planet as the spacecraft zoomed past, NASA said.

Aug 28, 2016, 12:41 PM IST

Rising dengue cases: PIL accuses govt of not being vigilant

The PIL was filed by an advocate in the wake of dengue deaths and cases in the national capital.

Aug 28, 2016, 11:19 AM IST

Conversion of forest land the reason behind weakening of monsoon: Research

The study undertaken by the IIT's Interdisciplinary Programme in Climate Studies warned that the condition would become "more critical" if deforestation continues at the present rate.

Aug 25, 2016, 10:42 AM IST

New caterpillar-like robot can climb slopes, transport loads

Scientists have developed a tiny bioinspired soft robot capable of mimicking caterpillar gaits in natural scale, that can climb slopes, squeeze through narrow slits and transport loads. The 15-millimetre long soft robot harvests energy from green light and is controlled by spatially modulated laser beam.

Aug 21, 2016, 15:01 PM IST