Book of the Day: The Poisonwood Bible — Barbara Kingsolver’s sweeping novel of faith, family and colonial historyBook of the Day: Barbara Kingsolver’s storytelling reminds readers that history is not just shaped by governments and leaders but also by t...
13 Mar, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
India among 140 countries at UNSC to condemn Iran's attacks on neighboursThe UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution denouncing Iran's recent hostile operations against its neighbors. With India ...
13 Mar, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
China's top diplomat heads to key strategic points in AfricaChina's top diplomat is touring eastern Africa to strengthen its influence. The visit to Somalia offers diplomatic support. Tanzania is key...
07 Jan, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
15 August: 5 countries that celebrate Independence Day alongside IndiaIndia will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025. Several other nations also observe this date for various reasons. Korea ...
12 Aug, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
Biden's long-awaited Africa trip to tout a win against ChinaJoe Biden's visit to Angola focuses on a major U.S.-backed railway project linking the resource-rich Congo and Zambia to the Angolan port o...
01 Dec, 2024, 10.53 AM IST
World's most dangerous countries in 2024In 2024, severe conflicts and instability continue to plague several regions, marking Yemen, Sudan, South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Ukraine a...
26 Aug, 2024, 11.11 AM IST
New edition of 'Tintin in the Congo' addresses racist depiction of Africans'Tintin in the Congo' by Belgian comic strip artist Herge, the second volume of 'The Adventures of Tintin', was first published in 1931.
11 Dec, 2023, 09.15 AM IST
View: India vs Bharat an issue for Modi & G20; will the name go the way of Turkey?India's name change to Bharat: India, the host nation of this year's Group of 20, or G20 summit, had sent invitations with the name Bharat....
07 Sep, 2023, 11.50 AM IST
India co-sponsors UN resolution tabled by Indonesia on women's role in peace keeping missionsIndia co-sponsored a Security Council resolution tabled by its close SE Asian partner Indonesia in the United Nations seeking women's parti...
29 Aug, 2020, 11.46 AM IST
Facebook displayed warnings on 40 million posts related to Covid-19 in MarchFacebook said that when people saw those warning labels, 95% of the time they did not go on to view the original content. To date, the soci...
16 Apr, 2020, 08.05 PM IST
- Congo to suspend pro soccer matches over fears of political unrest
CONGO-SPORT/:Congo to suspend pro soccer matches over fears of political unrest
14 Dec, 2016, 07.29 PM IST
What all happened on August 15 across the worldAs India celebrates its 69th Independence Day on August 15, we take a look at other notable events that happened on the same day over the y...
15 Aug, 2016, 03.21 PM IST
Bharti Airtel sells 4800 towers in Nigeria to American Tower Corp for about $1.05 billionAirtel though will be the anchor tenant on the portfolio under a lease with a 10-year initial term, the two companies said in a joint state...
25 Nov, 2014, 03.59 AM IST
Bharti Airtel to sell 3,100 towers in 4 African nations to Helios Towers AfricaIt is believed that the size of the 3,100 tower deal is worth close to $400 million (Rs 2,400 crore) and the towers are based in Tanzania, ...
10 Jul, 2014, 01.57 AM IST
Bharti Airtel to sell 3,100 telecom towers in Africa to Helios Towers AfricaBharti Airtel will have full access to the towers under a long-term lease contract, the company said in a statement.
09 Jul, 2014, 05.17 PM IST
World’s first ‘ethical’ smartphone to be unveiled this weekThe firm behind the phone said it had worked closely with pressure groups to ensure the smartphone, called Fairphone, was the most ethicall...
16 Sep, 2013, 05.30 AM IST
- IOC to buy French co in Congo for $1.5 bn
IOC, OIL are in discussion with Burren Energy for possible takeover of Maurel & Prom's interest in Congo.
11 Mar, 2007, 11.00 AM IST