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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: AP)

Israel adopts resolution for strengthening ties with India

Israel government resolution aims at combining the capabilities of both the Indian and Israeli economies for the benefit...

30 Jun 2017 8:58 PM IST

Sheikh Mohammed has called the demands by the four Arab countries unreasonable and said setting a deadline impinged on Qatars sovereignty. (Photo: AP)

Turkish, Qatari defence ministers meet amid crisis with Arab states

Turkey insists its troop deployment to Qatar aims to enhance regional security and is not aimed against any specific...

30 Jun 2017 8:15 PM IST

Sayantan Ghose, 41, was detained at a border checkpoint near New Mexico on Thursday (Representational image).

US: Indian-origin man held for injuring ex-wife, killing her husband

The shooting took place at house in the 700 block of Mayhill Ridge Lane, during an argument between Ghose and the 2...

30 Jun 2017 7:27 PM IST

Four arrested for looting multi crore jewelery shop. (Photo:PTI)

Pak journalist detained under cybercrime laws for criticising security...

Zafarullah had criticised the FC on his Facebook page for the deteriorating law and order situation in Quetta, the...

30 Jun 2017 6:52 PM IST

China claims most of the energy-rich South China Sea through which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year. (Photo: Representational Image)

China builds new military facilities on SCS islands: US think tank

China had nearly finished building structures to house long-range surface-to-air missiles on the three islands.

30 Jun 2017 5:48 PM IST

Members of the LGBT community at a queer pride parade in Delhi. ( Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

20 nations around the world legalise same-sex marriage

On the African continent, where around 30 countries ban homosexuality, only in South Africa can gays legally marry and...

30 Jun 2017 5:40 PM IST

Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard while rescue workers examine the site of an oil tanker explosion at a highway near Bahawalpur, in Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan oil tanker inferno claims nearly 200 lives; 6 suspended

Six children were among the 19 victims who died during the last 24 hours, a Punjab government official said.

30 Jun 2017 5:24 PM IST

Archaeologists will use DNA tests to find out the mans ethnicity and identity, said Xin Feng. (Photo: Representational/AP)

China unearths 1,700-year-old mummy on Silk Road

The face looks calm and hands are crossed above the abdomen. It is being cared for by Haixi Prefectural Museum of...

30 Jun 2017 5:19 PM IST

The incident happened in the first week of June near the Lalten post in the Doka La general area in Sikkim after a face-off between the two forces, which triggered tension along the Sino-Indian frontier, official sources in New Delhi said. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Talks on Sikkim sector row only after withdrawal of Indian troops:...

Chinese Foreign Ministry said the Indian troops 'trespassed' the recognised delineated boundary between China and India...

30 Jun 2017 5:01 PM IST

5 Taliban fighters were killed and nine others wounded in the clash. (Photo: Representational/AP)

6 policemen killed in Taliban attack in Afghanistan

Taliban fighters had attacked the police check post named Karez Shekhan in Sheb Koh district late Thursday night.

30 Jun 2017 4:32 PM IST

Alpesh Patel, of London-based Aaryas Careers Ltd, was also directed to repay a total of 172,600 pounds to complainants and 7,460 pounds by way of a penalty to the UKs Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner (OISC). (Photo: File/Representational)

Indian-origin immigration adviser banned for UK visa fraud

Alpesh Patel was entrusted to advise vulnerable people who could not handle their immigration cases on their own.

30 Jun 2017 4:15 PM IST

The raids which are aimed at arresting terrorists and seizing weapons. (Photo: Representational/AP)

5 suicide bombers attack Lebanese army during raids

4 of the suicide bombers struck in one camp near the border town of Arsal, wounding three soldiers.

30 Jun 2017 4:06 PM IST