The tour is aimed at boosting India's economic engagement with these nations and inviting more investment.
Centre for Science and Environment said that Delhi has lost the air quality gains of odd and even scheme.
Here is the full text of the joint statement issued by India and the US.
Text of PM Narendra Modi's press statement after delegation level talks with US President Obama at the Hyderabad House in Delhi.
The US president alleged that China had been indulging in tremendous intellectual property theft worth hundreds of billions of dollars on a yearly basis.
Men should not clip the "wings of women and let them fly", Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai said as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres designated her as the youngest-ever 'Messenger of Peace'.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.
In a first, Korean scientists have successfully developed genetically modified microbes that can produce gasoline, used as fuel for transportation.
Software employees can opt for company-run programmes, online courses, boot camps to upgrade skills.
The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced its 2013 "Nobel-class" Citation Laureates on Wednesday, which names 28 researchers representing 22 distinct academic and research organisations, and six different countries.
'If Chandrayaan 1 had a launch with GSLV, we need not have an orbiter for Chandrayaan 2.' 'We could have gone straight round the moon and landed on the moon.'
Hailing the role of self-help groups in advancement of marginalised section of society, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said they provide the poor with "self-confidence to overcome poverty".
Industry is gathering scientific data to approach the regulator, DCGI, for a review of the suspension order.
'The film released when I was in Class 8. Most of the characters in it inspired me' says Sarvesh Mehtani.
The IMD has fancy weather-monitoring radars in the name of providing better forecasts.
He was getting fruits, but no implement to cut them with. He told the judge, sadly: "I have tried and it is very difficult, your honour." His statement quickly brought up the imagery of Peter trying to cut a pineapple with his teeth or a papaya with a pen or a toothbrush.
Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.
Asserting that while trade between India and Norway has been expanding but there is significant potential waiting to be realised, he said, "The new government is taking a number of measures to encourage investments, revive the manufacturing sector in India, promote skill development, develop smart cities and engage closely with all interested partners and investors in India and abroad to make this happen".
To do so, the government will have to tackle a number of broad development challenges successfully, says Shankar Acharya
n the broader market, both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices, were up 1.2% and 0.7% each.
Perhaps, the most misunderstood aspect is the role of the state.
Tata Motors, ONGC, HDFC and TCS were the top gainers.
The move is expected to create space for more budding entrepreneurs in the country to be eligible for self-certification, relaxed public procurement norms, rebate in patent filing, start-up funding, investment and easier closure compliance.
Devanik Saha wonders if saffronisation of India is on the rise
Russia's weightlifters face being banned from the Rio Olympics, subject to confirmation by the International Olympic Committee, in another collective doping punishment to hit the country.
Seen as a prelude to the more serious RedInk Awards -- which celebrate the finest in Indian journalism -- the high-profile winners of the 'Ouch' awards included Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
'Some experts believe that the only jobs that will escape automation are the ones that involve anticipating the client's need, something that AI cannot do -- not yet anyway,' says Vikram Johri.
The president said China would never allow "any people, organisation or political party to split any part of Chinese territory out of the country at any time, in any form."
'Russian diplomacy is presumably at work.' 'The ground is slippery, because "territorial sovereignty" is a hugely sensitive issue,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Around 300 promoters serve their company boards for free.
Largest industry gift to CMU and largest gift from outside US will support new facility and student scholarships
For developing technology that is at the heart of high speed WiFi and 4G mobile systems Arogyaswami Paulraj receives one of science's highest honours, the Marconi Prize 2014.
Indra Nooyi joins several prominent persons of Indian-origin who have donated generously to US universities.
Price, specifications, features -- it's all here.
Noise levels began to climb and everyone else in the room stared agape as the fracas escalated, including the trio of accused at the back. Peter, Sanjeev and Indrani stood at the edge of their enclosure craning to see the spectacle.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 30.30 points at 28,161.72 and the 50-share Nifty dipped 7.95 points at 8,543.
The CBI alleged that the racketeers arranged solvers for MBBS aspirants.
Govt's focus on 'smart cities' is fine, but basic amenities must be put into place first.
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