MiG-29 gets upgrade, compatible with latest missiles

The India Air Force’s beast – MiG-29 – has gained in strength and ferocity after an upgrade, giving the force which is battling a shortage of fighter aircraft a much-needed boost, according to officials.

Mother held for killing her child

A 27-year-old woman was arrested in Velacheri for killing her two-month-old infant. The body of the child was recovered from a lake in the neighbourhood.

Quake rocks Haiti, many feared dead

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck just off the northwest coast of Haiti late Saturday, killing at least 11 people and causing damage to buildings in the Caribbean nation, authorities said.

BCCI likely to haul up Vijay, Karun

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is likely to haul up discarded Karun Nair and Murali Vijay and seek an explanation from them about their comments on the ‘communication policy’ of the MSK Prasad-led national selection committee.

Prithvi showed he is different quality player: Kohli

Prithvi Shaw is a ‘different quality’ player and that’s why the youngster was rushed into the Test team, gushed an elated India captain Virat Kohli after the Mumbai teenager was adjudged Man-of-the-match for his century on Test debut against the West Indies.