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The gunfire reports emanated from the Mandalay Bay Casino on the Las Vegas famous strip. (Photo: AFP)

Donald Trump issues condolences for 'terrible' Las Vegas shooting

White House spokesman Sanders said separately that the president had been briefed on "the horrific tragedy in Las Vegas"...

2 Oct 2017 5:09 PM IST

Ramsanjivan Gupta paid the bail amount but was unable to provide surety, due to which he has been languishing in jail.

Kuwait Emir frees 22 Indian prisoners; commutes sentences of 97

Indian mission said that it would provide all possible assistance for their travel to India after their release or...

2 Oct 2017 4:54 PM IST

Jawaher Saif Al Kumaiti, 22, was driving home after visiting a friend in a hospital (Photo: Facebook)

UAE woman saves Indian driver's life by using Islamic robe to put out...

Al Sharhan, head of the ambulance and rescue section, said they want to honour the bravery of the 'abaya woman'.

2 Oct 2017 2:58 PM IST

Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, walk towards a refugee camp in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh, Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Myanmar 'makes proposal' to take back Rohingya refugees fled to...

The Rohingya, a Muslim minority, do not qualify for Myanmar citizenship even though many have lived there for...

2 Oct 2017 2:34 PM IST

A police officer runs along a sidewalk near a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday (Photo: AP)

Witness heard gunfire for more than 5 minutes in Las Vegas shooting

University Medical Center spokeswoman Danita Cohen said 26 people were admitted to the hospital.

2 Oct 2017 1:15 PM IST

Over 110,000 travellers stranded as UKs Monarch Airlines cease operations

Over 110,000 travellers stranded as UK's Monarch Airlines cease...

The collapse will be a headache for some of the world's largest leasing companies, which financed its current fleet of...

2 Oct 2017 1:05 PM IST

People scramble for shelter at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after apparent gun fire was heard on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo: AFP)

58 dead, 515 injured in Las Vegas shooting, ISIS claims responsibility

Nevada sheriff identifies Las Vegas resident Stephen Paddock as the dead man suspected of opening fire on concert.

2 Oct 2017 11:54 AM IST

The most recent poll commissioned by the regional government in July showed 41.1 percent in favour of seceding, and 49.4 percent against. (Photo: AP)

What we know about Catalan independence vote

A total of 465 people were treated at hospitals and health centres, while Spain's interior ministry said 12 police...

2 Oct 2017 11:28 AM IST

This May 4, 2001, file photo shows Kim Jong Nam, exiled half-brother of North Koreas leader Kim Jong Un, in Narita, Japan. (Photo: AP)

2 women plead not guilty to murdering North Korean leader's...

The murder sparked an angry row between North Korea and Malaysia with both countries expelling each other's ambassadors.

2 Oct 2017 11:19 AM IST

The petitioner had stated that the burqa can pose a security threat.

'Burqa Ban' law comes into force in Austria; 150 euros fine for...

France and Belgium have similar laws. The nationalist Alternative for Germany party is calling for one there, too.

2 Oct 2017 10:59 AM IST

US President Donald Trump signed into law a new batch of sanctions on Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow. (Photo: AP)

Negotiating with N Korea 'waste of time', says US President Donald...

Trump undercut his top diplomat, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson by declaring on Twitter that any talks would be...

2 Oct 2017 9:42 AM IST

Spanish Guardia Civil guards drag a man outside a polling station in Sant Julia de Ramis, Catalonia. (Photo: AFP)

Violence erupts as Catalans vote on split from Spain, over 92 injured

At least 92 people were injured in Catalonia as the police and protesters clashed over a banned independence referendum,...

2 Oct 2017 5:02 AM IST