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Prime Minister, Narendra Modi stands for the national anthem during the United States Community Reception in Washington DC, USA on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Officials expect 'chemistry' as White House gears up to host Modi

Modi will be the first foreign dignitary to have a working dinner at the White House under the new administration.

26 Jun 2017 1:50 PM IST

The drugs were concealed in plastic pockets underneath the aluminium foil of the false cavities of 15 roti makers.

USD 1 billion seized drugs set ablaze by Myanmar and Thailand govt

The burnings, to mark world anti-drugs day, follow another year of record seizures of narcotics from the remote...

26 Jun 2017 1:17 PM IST

The UKs National Cyber Security Centre said that it is working with the UK Parliamentary digital security team to know what has happened. (Photo: AP)

UK Parliament hit by cyber attack, MPs email access restricted

The attack comes in the wake of the ransomware attack that crippled over 200,000 computers across 150 countries.

26 Jun 2017 12:43 PM IST

Iran seeks stronger ties with Qatar: President Rouhani

Iran seeks stronger ties with Qatar: President Rouhani

Hassan Rouhani added that threats and sanctions were not the correct way of solving problems between countries.

26 Jun 2017 12:33 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

EAM has set best example of using Twitter for govt work: Modi praises...

Modi said the External Affairs Ministry is now connected with the poorest of the poor in the country.

26 Jun 2017 10:19 AM IST

Turkeys president said his country admires and embraces Qatars attitude, while slamming the demands by arguing they contradict international law. (Photo: AP)

US calls Arab nations' demands for Qatar difficult', Turkey rejects...

Turkey shipped suppliers and food via cargo planes to Qatar after its neighbours closed down air, land and sea routes.

26 Jun 2017 10:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the United States Community Reception in Washington DC, USA on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Will not hesitate to take tough steps along LoC: PM on surgical...

Modi said the surgical strikes demonstrated that India can ensure its security when needed.

26 Jun 2017 9:59 AM IST

At least 153 men, women and children were killed, with dozens more in critical condition, hospital and rescue officials said. (Photo: AP)

Police officer recalls horror of Pak fuel truck explosion, death toll...

Many of the dead were burned beyond recognition, said Dr. Mohammad Baqar, a senior rescue official in the area.

26 Jun 2017 9:34 AM IST

The national fire service said it was dispatching firefighters from six towns to help. (Photo: AP)

Colombian tourist boat sinks; 9 dead, 28 missing

An official said that the boat was carrying 170 people, most of who were rescued by other boats or escaped by...

26 Jun 2017 9:02 AM IST

There were 142 tourists in the village around the time the landslide hit, and all were alive, said Xu Zhiwen, executive deputy governor of Aba prefecture. (Photo: AP)

China landslide: Rescuers retrieve 10 bodies, 93 still missing

The landslide carried an estimated 18 million cubic metres of earth and rock when it slid down from steep mountains.

26 Jun 2017 8:34 AM 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)

151 killed, 140 hurt in Pakistan oil tanker fire

Nawaz Sharif, who was in London to celebrate Id along with his family members, cut short his visit and left for...

26 Jun 2017 3:26 AM IST

Surgical strikes prove India can defend itself, says Modi

Surgical strikes prove India can defend itself, says Modi

India conducted surgical strikes on terror pads across the LoC on September 29 last year after the Uri attack.

26 Jun 2017 3:01 AM IST