The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP).

The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), Bhutan.

China has successfully launched its second Shijian-16 series satellite for space research and experiments.

Four Indian-Americans have been honoured with prestigious Great Immigrants: The Pride of America Award 2016.

Renowned sculptor and painter KG Subramanyan passed away in Vadodara, Gujarat following a brief illness. He was 92.

Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as the 16th President of Philippines. He will have tenure of six years.