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During his visit to the UK, Tapan Ghosh also attended a Diwali event organised by the Hindu Forum of Britain last month alongside Cabinet ministers including home secretary Amber Rudd, who has been forced to distance herself from his views. (Photo: Twitter/@hstapanghosh)World
UK charity watchdog files case against Hindu group over speaker's...

The National Council of Hindu Temples had invited Tapan Ghosh, for a keynote address where he allegedly voiced extremist...

3 Nov 2017 7:03 PM IST

Given the long history of the Sikh community in Australia, Arora says its disappointing that they still struggle with issues such as this. (Representational Image)World
Sikh teen beaten in US school, family claims hate crime

The boy wearing a traditional Sikh turban was beaten less than a block outside of the city's Kentridge High School.

3 Nov 2017 6:21 PM IST

Democrat Hillary Clinton (R) and Republican Donald Trump (Photo: PTI)World
Trump claims Americans deserve' probe into Hillary Clinton's...

Trump's accusation follows Politico's publication of an excerpt from DNC Chair Donna Brazile's upcoming book.

3 Nov 2017 6:07 PM IST

He would replace Richard Verma as the top American diplomat to India. The position has been lying vacant since January 20 after Verma resigned from the post with the swearing in of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo: AFP)World
Ken Juster appointed as US ambassador to India

Ken Juster is an old India hand who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

3 Nov 2017 5:52 PM IST

A resident of Florida, Manisha Singh, 45, has served as the deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, and as an aide to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. (Photo: Twitter | @manishasingh255)World
Indian-American lawyer appointed in key position in US State Dept

Her nomination was confirmed by a voice vote in block along with several other diplomatic nominations.

3 Nov 2017 5:22 PM IST

Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)World
Ousted PM Nawaz Sharif returns to Pak for Panama Papers court hearing

In a brief hearing in Islamabad, Sharif paid two surety bonds of five million rupees.

3 Nov 2017 4:46 PM IST

They were arrested following an investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller, who is looking into allegations that members of the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to get him elected. (Photo: AP)World
Russian meddling in US election: Trump's ex-campaign manager under...

Judge Jackson ordered that the pair remain under home confinement and GPS monitoring.

3 Nov 2017 4:34 PM IST

Significant progress made by US in fight against terror: HR McMasterWorld
Significant progress made by US in fight against terror: HR McMaster

Donald Trump would reiterate key elements of his counter-terrorism policy during his visit to the Indo-Pacific region.

3 Nov 2017 4:12 PM IST

Materials like books often release small amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. (Representational Image)World
Saudi authorities pull down award-winning author's novel, term it...

The book chronicles one young woman's journey of self-discovery through Thursday get-togethers.

3 Nov 2017 2:58 PM IST

Police had earlier released a surveillance camera photograph of a middle-aged white man wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. They also published a photo of the red four-door Mitsubishi hatchback he was believed to be driving. (Photo: AFP)World
Nonchalant' man arrested as suspect: Walmart shooting

Scott Ostrem, 47, was taken into custody without incident a day after the shooting following a tip from the public.

3 Nov 2017 2:39 PM IST

Fallons resignation is an unwelcome challenge for May, who is struggling to keep her fractious government united as Britain heads for the European Union exit. She replaced Fallon on Thursday with Gavin Williamson, the former Conservative chief whip. (Photo: Twitter)World
UK appoints new defence secy after Michael Fallon faces sexual...

Michael Fallon has been replaced with Gavin Williamson, the former Conservative chief whip.

3 Nov 2017 2:23 PM IST

A car amid debris following an earthquake in Casamicciola on the Italian resort island of Ischia. An earthquake rattled the island at the peak of tourist season Monday night. (Photo: AP)World
Bad' weather report: Scientists say earth's fever on steady rise

Scientists monitoring Earth's climate and environment have delivered a cascade of grim news in 2017.

3 Nov 2017 1:37 PM IST

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