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On February 15, China, which has been blocking efforts to get Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar sanctioned by the United Nations, had conveyed to India its condemnation of the Pulwama attack. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian Army officer appointed as commander of UN Misson

Lt. Gen. Tinaikar previously served as the Additional Director General of Military Operations at the Army Headquarters.

25 May 2019 9:12 PM IST

An 18-year-old girl, Bandana Nepal danced for 126 hours (over 5 days) continuously to set a new record for Longest Dancing Marathon by an Individual. (Photo: Bandana Nepal)

Nepali girl, 18, dances her way into Guinness book

This Nepali teenager surpassed the record achieved by a 37-year-old Kerala woman.

24 May 2019 2:54 PM IST

Disha Patani opens up about her character and preparations for...

The fans are eagerly waiting to see Disha and Salman Khan romancing on-screen.

24 May 2019 11:40 AM IST

Amit Shah took over as the BJP president soon after NDA emerged victorious in 2014 general elections. (Photo: AP)

The rise and rise of Amit Shah: How a worker became most successful...

Indeed, as the captain of the winning team, Shah deserves credit for turning the party into an election-winning machine.

23 May 2019 8:09 PM IST

Sunny Leone in a still from an ad from the same company.

2019 Lok Sabha election results: 'Leading by how many votes', asks...

The joke was not lost on Leone, who joined the meme-fest with her own tongue-in-cheek remark.

23 May 2019 2:38 PM IST

M Venkaiah Naidu

'Prefer native food than fast food,' says Vice President

The Vice President was speaking at a function to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity.

22 May 2019 7:38 PM IST

It is really a very good initiative for the investors who bring up the economy. This will encourage more investors to make investments here, Shroff said.

2 Indian businessmen first to get a 10-year-visa of UAE

The new initiative will attract greater foreign investment and stimulate the local economy.

22 May 2019 4:19 PM IST

Apa Sherpa (centre) hands over a computer to Chakra Karki, representative of a school from Dhuske, Okhaldhunga district in Kathmandu, Nepal. (Photo: AP)

'Super Sherpa' passionately gives back to his village and community

Apu Sherpa's main aim is to ensure children from his community in the future don't have to take up climbing due to lack...

22 May 2019 2:54 PM IST

Sharma, 43, defeated independent candidate Kerryn Phelps for the eastern suburb seat of Wentworthin district.(Photo: @DaveSharma/Twitter)

Indian-origin Dave Sharma wins Wentworthin seat in Australian federal...

Sharma was a former Australian ambassador to Israel and had claimed the seat of former Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull.

22 May 2019 12:34 PM IST

If she is confirmed, Barrett will succeed another woman, Heather Wilson, in the position of secretary of the air force. (Photo: ANI I Reuters)

She will be an outstanding secretary!: Trump appoints head of US Air...

Barbara Barrett, served as US ambassador to Finland from 2008 to 2009 under the George W. Bush administration.

22 May 2019 11:13 AM IST

He has also learned the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which is a universal way to transcribe the sound of any spoken language to know its pronunciation. (Photo: ANI)

Meet 8-yr-old boy from Chennai who can read and write over 106...

With the help of the internet, especially YouTube, Niall Thoguluva learned a plethora of languages.

21 May 2019 11:29 AM IST

Of course, Smith received a thunderous round of applause from the 400 graduates -- and from their parents. (Photo:AP)

US billionaire surprises 400 college students on graduation

Robert F Smith, with a fortune estimated at USD 4.4 billion, told the class that he will pay off the entirety of their...

20 May 2019 9:42 AM IST