Budget support critical for survival: Electric vehicle makers

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 10:57

From over 25 players in the electric vehicle industry a couple of years ago, only 4-5 are left now and if the government does not come out with the plan, then even these would be forced to opt out of the segment, he added.

Japan speeds up evacuation plans of 2020 Olympics facilities

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 17:28

Japan will reportedly speed up the evacuation plans for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games, following a warning of 70 percent likelihood of a large earthquake striking the capital within 30 years.

Britain waives visas for UAE citizens

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 01:57

British embassy in Abu Dhabi said Monday that citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) no longer need a visa for visits less than six months to Britain.

Dubai`s Prince atop Burj Khalifa to celebrate Expo bid win

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 17:29

In an awe-inspiring show of patriotism, the Prince of Dubai celebrated his country`s winning of the World Expo 2020 bid by waving the national flag sitting at the top of the spire of Burj Khalifa, the world`s tallest building.

Dubai wins bid to host 2020 World Expo

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 12:43

Dubai has won the right to host World Expo 2020, becoming the first Middle Eastern city to organise the prestigious exposition in its more than 150-year history and generate about USD 23 billion income for the Gulf emirate.

IOC to discuss return of baseball, softball

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 15:28

The International Olympic Committee will discuss a proposal by Japan and other countries to reinstate baseball and softball in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, its new chief said on Wednesday.

European Parliament approves EU's 2014-2020 budget

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 19:35

The budget was approved by a large majority of 682 MEPs, including the conservatives and the socialists. The Greens and the radical left voted against.

Gripes over Tokyo stadium overshadow Games euphoria

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 16:41

Just weeks after they rode the wave of euphoria to Olympic victory when Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Games, organisers are being brought back to Earth with a bump.

Hosts Japan aiming high at Tokyo 2020

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 12:59

Japan wants its athletes to double their best-ever medal haul at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but experts warn the debt-laden nation will need to spend big if it is to seize the homefield advantage.

Dubai 'best city in world' for investors: Survey

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 12:12

Dubai is reportedly the best city in the world for investors, according to a survey, making it a strong contender to host Expo 2020.

Coming Soon: Chetan Bhagat`s bestseller `Revolution 2020` as a movie!

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 16:11

After the phenomenal success of `Kai Po Che`, Disney UTV is producing a movie based on another of author Chetan Bhagat`s bestsellers - `Revolution 2020`.

Jahangir says Olympic fight to go on

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 19:28

Legendary Pakistan squash player Jahangir Khan vowed on Thursday to keep fighting for a place for his sport in the Olympics despite the failed bid to join the 2020 Tokyo Games.