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Explosive charges blow up the eastern pylons of Genoas Morandi motorway bridge. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: Italy's Genoa bridge destroyed in six second controlled...

The remains of the 4,500-tonne Morandi bridge were detonated at 9:37 am (0737 GMT) and took just 7 seconds to collapse...

28 Jun 2019 11:09 PM IST

The submarines is expected to with India by 2025 and will be in service with India for at least 10 years. (Representational Images)

China tests latest submarine-launched ballistic missile: Report

The SLBM might have a range of up to 14,000 kms and be equipped with 10 independent guided nuclear warheads.

28 Jun 2019 10:54 PM IST

Firing one bullet towards Iran will set fire to the interests of America and its allies in the Middle East, armed forces general staff spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi told the Tasnim news agency. (Photo: File)

Progress made at nuclear deal meeting but still not enough: Iran

Iran's Dy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said what had been agreed was 'one step forward' adding 'still not meeting...

28 Jun 2019 10:39 PM IST

Worker inspects a restored part of the Great Wall in Xiangshuihu in Huairou District. (Photo: AFP)

Mules, tools and old bricks: Rebuilding Great Wall of China

It attracts around 10 mn tourists per year -- but the swell of visitors, combined with age and weathering, has left...

28 Jun 2019 10:26 PM IST

India is concerned about the situation because of the huge diaspora (living in the region). India wants the situation to de-escalate and will urge Iran and US to de-escalate, diplomatic source said. (Photo: ANI)

US will sanction any country that imports Iranian oil: Special envoy

Tehran has been selling increased volumes at below market rates in countries including Brazil, China and India since US...

28 Jun 2019 9:16 PM IST

One of them captures the images of the first steps on the moon by astronaut Neil Armstrong, along with his famous words, Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. (Photo: AFP)

Rare videotape of Neil Armstrong's first steps on moon to be auctioned

The tapes are expected to sell for as much as USD 2 million when they hit the New York auction block on July 20, Freer...

28 Jun 2019 9:04 PM IST

The weather agency has predicted a heat wave to severe heat wave conditions over parts of the northwest, central and adjoining east and peninsular India during the next four to five days. (Representational Image)

France records all-time hottest temperature at 45 degrees celsius:...

The record was set in the village of Villevieille in the southern department of Gard, which registered a high of 45.1...

28 Jun 2019 8:54 PM IST

During their meeting, the two leaders expressed mutual desire to synergise Indias Act East Policy with South Koreas New Southern Policy. (Photo: File | AP)

PM Modi meets South Korea President, discusses ways to enhance trade...

Main focus of India's Act East Policy is to shift country's trading focus from west and neighbours to booming South East...

28 Jun 2019 7:54 PM IST

The three countries, in a joint communique of the 16th Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Russia, India and China, strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. (Photo: AFP)

PM Modi discusses counter-terror, climate change with Vladimir Putin,...

PMâ€‰Modi, who is in Osaka, Japan for the G-20 Summit, hosted the two leaders for an informal RIC (Russia-India-China)...

28 Jun 2019 4:30 PM IST

The ships were kept Open for Visitors, amongst whom were Deck Cadets from the Seychelles Maritime Academy. (Photo: ANI)

INS Kochi enters Port Victoria in Seychelles for Operational...

During the visit, the Commanding Officer met Seychelles Vice President Meriton and Indian ambassador to Seychelles...

28 Jun 2019 4:04 PM IST

This was Modis first meeting with Trump after the BJPs landslide win in the parliamentary election. (Photo: Twitter | Raveesh Kumar)

G-20 Summit: India-Russia deal for S-400 missile didn't figure in...

The S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system.

28 Jun 2019 12:09 PM IST

During their meeting, the two leaders expressed mutual desire to synergise Indias Act East Policy with South Koreas New Southern Policy. (Photo: Twitter | Raveesh Kumar)

G-20 Summit: Modi meets South Korean Prez Moon, discusses ways to...

Main focus of India's Act East Policy is to shift country's trading focus from west and neighbours to booming South East...

28 Jun 2019 12:03 PM IST