Daya Reddy, an Indian-origin South African mathematician has been elected as the new president of the International Council for Science (ICSU).
A new Israeli airstrike on a building in the centre of Gaza city on Monday afternoon killed 11 Palestinians, including four children.
Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday said Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj would be a much better Prime Minister than Narendra Modi, the official nominee of BJP for the top post.
Ranchi Rhinos will kick-start their campaign against Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the second edition of the Hero Hockey India League here on Sunday.
Barcelona's potent attack led by Messi was held to a 1-1 draw at Levante, leaving the door open for Atletico Madrid to move ahead at the top of the Spanish league.
Midnight services in Churches heralded the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas that was celebrated with gaiety in Bihar on Wednesday.
Amit lost to Hassan Farman Rahimi of Iran 1-2 to win finish with a silver medal at the Papp Laszlo Sports Arena.
Stray incidents of violence, booth jamming and rigging were reported during the third phase of the panchayat elections.
Beijing is under US pressure to crack down on cyberspying after security consultants tracked a wave of hacking attacks to China.
Out of the 30 BSE shares, 24 shares ended with gains led by Maruti Suzuki rising 4.37 per cent to Rs 1,605.25.
The rupee had slumped by 39 paise to end at nearly nine-month low of 55.96 a dollar in Tuesday's trade.
Sources said two members of the CBI comprising DIG-level officer and a law officer besides officers from the Defence Ministry will be part of team.
The tablet has a 7-inch touchscreen and a 3 megapixel primary Camera; it runs Android 4.1 OS.
Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal has constituted the organisation's Uttarakhand executive committee consisting of 11 members.
Pirlo gave Juventus the lead with a kick early in the second half but Sansone levelled in the 78th minute to preserve Parma's unbeaten home record.
