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Countries represented include China, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Russia and the United States. (Representational Image)

What if an Asteroid was about to hit Earth? Scientists intrigued

Astronomers estimate a one percent risk the space rock will collide with our planet on April 27, 2027. What should we do?

30 Apr 2019 12:16 PM

A 24-year-old Indian man has been charged with kidnapping, assault and theft after he drove off in an elderly woman's car from outside a medical centre in the US with her grandchildren inside the vehicle. (Representational Image)

Indian charged with kidnapping after driving away 2 children in car in US

The Middletown Police on April 25 received a call that a car with children inside had been stolen in Ohio and an elderly lady was injured.

30 Apr 2019 11:09 AM

Anna Sorokin's lawyer compares her to Frank Sinatra, says they both created their own opportunities. (Photo: Twitter)

How a fake heiress travelled free, stayed in hotels, duped people of USD 275k in US

She was in fact the daughter of a Russian truck-driver who moved to Germany at age 16.

24 Apr 2019 10:31 AM

Srikkanth, a key member of the 1983 World cup winning team, who was also the head of selection committee during the 2011 World Cup. (Photo: PTI)

Srikkanth hails Kohli as a fantastic leader who never shies away from responsibility

Srikkanth seemed pretty happy with the composition of the 15-member squad for the World cup, which he believes has potential to win the WC.

22 Apr 2019 1:15 PM

India-based conspirators allegedly called potential victims while impersonating officials from the Internal Revenue Service. (Photo:AP)

Singapore-based Indian extradited to US for multi-million dollar call centre scam

An Indian has been extradited to US from Singapore to face charges of his involvement in multi-million dollar India-based call centre scam.

20 Apr 2019 10:10 AM

Antonio Guterres further said that troop- and police-contributing countries make every effort to provide well-trained and well-equipped personnel. (Photo:AP)

UN owes India close to 38 mn for peacekeeping operations

The United Nations owes India USD 38 million, the highest it has to pay to any country, for the peacekeeping operation.

16 Apr 2019 4:05 PM

The inferno destroyed the roof of the 850-year-old UNESCO world heritage landmark, whose spectacular Gothic spire collapsed as orange flames and clouds of grey smoke billowed into the sky. (Photo: AP)

'Worst avoided, vow to rebuild': Macron on Notre-Dame Cathedral fire

Around 400 firefighters battled into night to control flames, declaring in early hours of Tuesday that fire was under control.

16 Apr 2019 8:30 AM

As part of the commemoration of Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary as well as to mark Baisakhi, this year the Consulate associated with The Sikhs of NY on Turban Day. (Photo:AP)

Times Square overloads with Sikh culture as thousands tie turban on 'Turban Day'

'The Sikhs of New York' organised the annual Turban Day on Saturday in association with the Consulate General of India in New York.

14 Apr 2019 2:31 PM

According to court documents and evidence presented during the sentencing hearing, Deshpande contacted the minor in Orlando through an online chat application in July 2017. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin man gets lifetime imprisonment for sexually exploiting minor in US

Deepak Deshpande of California, who pleaded guilty in October last year, was sentenced by US District Judge Carlos Mendoza on Thursday.

13 Apr 2019 9:14 AM

Arun Jaitley will travel to Washington for attending the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from April 12 to 14.

Jaitley addresses global investors on reforms, economic outlook

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg also attended the round-table meet.

10 Apr 2019 9:20 PM

"Be they athletes like Dipa Karmakar and Hima Das or countless young entrepreneurs, artists, authors, engineers, doctors, lawyers and civil servants, India's young population is scripting remarkable success stories and making confident strides into the future," the youth delegate Seema Pujani said.

'India has world's 2nd largest startup ecosystem': youth delegate at UN

India's young population is scripting remarkable success stories, said youth delegate Seema Pujani at an interactive round-table.

10 Apr 2019 2:42 PM

The progress of Uber’s self-driving car unit is in the spotlight as the company prepares to kick off its initial public offering this year. (Photo: AP)

Uber, ahead of IPO, sees some time before self-driving cars dominate the road

Uber, last valued at USD 76 billion in the private market, is seeking a valuation as high as USD 120 billion in its IPO.

09 Apr 2019 11:31 AM

Two former Standard Chartered bankers operating out of Dubai also have been under scrutiny for possible misconduct and could face criminal charges in the probe.

Standard Chartered expected to pay just over USD 1 bn to resolve US, UK probes

The bank settled the foreign exchange probe in February when it was fined USD 40 million by New York’s banking regulator.

09 Apr 2019 9:42 AM

The threat was referred to the U.S. Capitol Police. (Photo:Facebook)

Man charged threatening to kill muslin US lawmaker Ihan Omar

A 55-year-old New York man has been arrested and charged with threatening to assault and murder Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar.

07 Apr 2019 10:55 AM

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performing at the concert of their 'No Filter' Europe Tour 2017 at U Arena in Nanterre, France. (Photo: AP)

Stones’ fans relieved as Jagger recovers

The Rolling Stones frontman, Mick Jagger says he is 'on the mend' after a recent medical procedure.

06 Apr 2019 4:04 PM

This 1940 photo provided by Sotheby's shows artist Frida Kahlo with her head suspended by straps, is a part of the photographs by Nicholas Muray up for auction. (Photo: AP)

Frida Kahlo like never seen before

Unseen photos of Frida Kahlo by her lover Nickolas Muray to be auctioned by Sotheby’s.

05 Apr 2019 3:50 PM

Instruments used by members of The Beatles at display at the exhibit "Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. (Photo: AP)

The Met explores the art of rock ‘n’ roll

An exuberant rock ‘n’ roll exhibit by the Metropolitan Museum of Art captures the essence of the genre and all that it personifies.

04 Apr 2019 4:59 PM

The report on the March 10 crash on the Ethiopian Airlines plane could be published late Thursday morning in Ethiopia, which would be in the middle of the night in the continental United States, said the sources close to the investigation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. (Representational Image)

Ethiopian Airlines 737 crash report expected today: sources

Scrutiny has centred on an anti-stall system developed specifically for the planes that has given pilots problems.

04 Apr 2019 9:37 AM

Ubaidullah Abdulrashid Radiowala is a key accused in the 2014 cases of alleged conspiracy to kill Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt and firing on film-maker Karim Morani. (Image: cbi.gov.in)

US deports Indian national accused in plot to murder Mahesh Bhatt

An Interpol Red Corner notice was also issued on the request of the CBI in 2015.

03 Apr 2019 9:07 AM

Ms Coronel said she was calling for interested designers to make contact via her lawyer Mariel Colon. (Photo:AP)

El Chapo's wife to launch clothing brand with his name

The wife of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman is to launch a new line in clothing bearing the name of the jailed Mexican mob boss.

02 Apr 2019 9:53 AM

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