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US President Donald Trump said I campaigned on creating a merit-based immigration system that protects US workers and taxpayers. (Photo: Trump/Twitter)

Trump's 'merit-based' immigration plan may benefit Indian techies

'The RAISE Act will reduce poverty, increase wages, and save taxpayers billions and billions of dollars', Trump said.

3 Aug 2017 8:08 AM IST

Former petroleum minister and senior PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. (Photo: AFP)

New Pakistan PM delays formation of Cabinet

The oath-taking of the federal cabinet was expected on Wednesday but the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) failed to...

3 Aug 2017 6:48 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AP)

Eye for an eye: US test-fires ICBM

American Air Force tests Minuteman III days after Pyongyang conducted missile test.

3 Aug 2017 2:51 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Move to disqualify Imran Khan over harassment

A citizen, Raja Basharat Mehmood filed an application before the ECP, calling for the disqualification of Imran Khan.

3 Aug 2017 2:45 AM IST

Bizarre Claima: Trump said India, China signed the Paris pact to get billions and billions of dollars from developed nations. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump signs bill to impose sanctions on Russia: White House...

The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak publicly before an official...

2 Aug 2017 8:44 PM IST

For China, the two-lane thoroughfare symbolises a blossoming partnership, nourished with tens of billions of dollars of infrastructure investment. (Photo: AFP)

China friendship road only about their growth, says Pakistan

While China and Pakistan say that the project is mutually beneficial, data shows a different story.

2 Aug 2017 7:45 PM IST

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar. (Photo: AP)

China yet to take decision about UN ban on JeM chief Masood Azhar

India moved for the UN ban against Azhar in March last year accusing him of masterminding the Pathankot terrorist...

2 Aug 2017 6:55 PM IST

Former petroleum minister and senior PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. (Photo: AFP)

New Pak PM consults with ousted Sharif on cabinet

Abbasi himself served as petroleum minister in Sharif's previous cabinet, which stepped down after he was removed.

2 Aug 2017 6:15 PM IST

Donald Trump did not expand on his charge against The Times to have hampered Baghdadis capture. (Photo: AFP)

US weighing 'all options' to stop N Korea from developing nuclear...

The Trump administration is continuing to work with its allies on the issue and goals are to stop the nuclear program,...

2 Aug 2017 5:35 PM IST

The move comes days after the Public Broadcasting Service aired a documentary on H-1B visa programme that allows skilled workers from countries like India to fill high-tech jobs in the US. (Photo: DC/File)

US lawmakers urges Trump to crackdown outsourcing companies and reform...

The lawmakers said their legislation provides protections for American workers and visa holders as it calls for more...

2 Aug 2017 4:41 PM IST

Tillerson sends senior envoys to end Gulf diplomatic crisis

The parties to the dispute are still not in direct talks, and Washington is keen to pressure its allies in the region to...

2 Aug 2017 4:13 PM IST

Take concrete actions, withdraw troops from Doklam: China to India

Take concrete actions, withdraw troops from Doklam: China to India

The Foreign Ministry also posted a 15-page fact sheet with maps and other details about the standoff since it began on...

2 Aug 2017 3:57 PM IST