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The London Fire Brigade said that 40 fire tenders and 200 firefighters were sent to tackle the flames. (Photo: AP)

At least 17 dead in London tower block fire: police

More than 200 firefighters worked through the night and parts of the building were still seen as being unsafe.

15 Jun 2017 4:30 PM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

With 2-day delay, UK Parliament set to open on June 21

It was delayed after May's Conservatives lost their majority in the Commons in the June 8 election.

15 Jun 2017 4:24 PM IST

The clip surfaced after a recent move by Hurriyat leaders to downplay fears of the growing influence of the ISIS in the Valley. (Photo: AP)

Bin Laden's Afghan hideout of Tora Bora mountain captured, claims ISIS

The message was broadcast on the militants' Radio Khilafat station in the Pashto language late on Wednesday.

15 Jun 2017 2:57 PM IST

Police arrested Yuba Raj Sharma, 43, after the confrontation at the All India restaurant, in Oakland, Pittsburgh, and charged him with terrorist threats, indecent exposure, resisting arrest and public drunkenness. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian diner arrested for picking fight over being served onions at US...

The owner of the restaurant said Sharma was eating there and acting belligerent,' according to the complaint.

15 Jun 2017 2:49 PM IST

This decision was taken Bryan White, a biology professor at the aforementioned university after learning of a students dip in concentration due to the lack of food intake. (Photo: File/AFP/Representational)

US professor conducts evening exams for students fasting during Ramzan

This move has been largely lauded by the Muslim students, as it is believed to have instilled a greater sense of...

15 Jun 2017 2:11 PM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Trump being investigated for possible obstruction of justice: report

The White House has been directing all questions related to this to Trump's personal attorney Marc Kasowitz.

15 Jun 2017 1:22 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Sharif appears before Panamagate probe team; 1st Pak PM to appear...

The summons was issued to PM Nawaz Sharif after he returned from Kazakhstan where he had attended the SCO summit.

15 Jun 2017 1:04 PM IST

Indias Red Fort. (Photo: PTI)

At SCO, Pak talks about its heritage with picture of India's Red Fort...

SCO officials were apologetic about the gaffe, saying that they failed to cross check the photos on display.

15 Jun 2017 11:50 AM IST

The idea struck Maj.-Gen. B.S. Raju, General officer Command of Victor Force, the Armys anti-insurgency grid responsible for much of South Kashmir, when he interacted with young boys caught throwing stones at security forces during counter-insurgency operations.

Pakistan using terror to destabilise Kashmir: India tells UNHRC

India accused Pakistan of 'misusing' the UN platform to pursue its political objectives.

15 Jun 2017 11:41 AM IST

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump later visited Scalise in hospital, bringing flowers. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump, First Lady visit Republican leader Scalise in hospital

Steve Scalise remains in critical condition following initial surgery and blood transfusions.

15 Jun 2017 11:39 AM IST

Hodgkinson died from injuries sustained in a shoot-out with Capitol Hill police who were at the scene in Alexandria, Virginia. (Photo: AP)

Virginia shooting suspect vented against Trump on social media

A senior US official named the gunman as James T. Hodgkinson from the St. Louis suburb of Belleville, Illinois.

15 Jun 2017 10:38 AM IST

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid al-Attiyah met to finalise the purchase and discuss security concerns among the two nations. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Pentagon strikes USD 12 billion jet deal with Qatar in midst of Gulf...

The Qatari defence ministry issued a statement Wednesday celebrating the F-15 deal.

15 Jun 2017 10:15 AM IST