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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi prior their talks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Modi, Putin hold talks on wide-ranging issues, ways to boost energy...

You are a leader whose family has given sacrifices. Your brother was martyred, Modi told Putin.

1 Jun 2017 6:36 PM IST

Nafees Zakaria (Photo: AFP)

Jadhav to live until he exhausts right to request for clemency: Pak

Zakaria claimed the propaganda' that Pak govt did not counter the Indian argument related to the '08 consular access...

1 Jun 2017 6:25 PM IST

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Pak summons India's dy high commissioner over ceasefire violations

Pakistan's foreign office said in a statement that India resorted to firing in Battal, Jandrot and Kotli sectors.

1 Jun 2017 5:57 PM IST

The argument turned into a scuffle. Momin took out a knife and attacked Labbai. (Representational Image)

Teenage girl steals machete, knife; stabs Uber driver to death

The driver died of his wounds on Tuesday after giving police a description of the attacker that led to her arrest.

1 Jun 2017 4:03 PM IST

Her parents tried to get her to a hospital on Saturday, but she refused their help, and instead, plunged a knife into her fathers chest. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Israeli army shoots, wounds Palestinian woman for stabbing soldier

The attack comes just before the 50th anniversary of the 6-Day War in which Israel occupied Gaza Strip, West Bank,...

1 Jun 2017 3:42 PM IST

Bangladeshi nationals, who were found adrift at sea over 100 miles away from Bangladeshi city of Chittagong due to Cyclone Mora, were rescued by the Indian Navy on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Bangladesh Navy yet to find 81 people after cyclone Mora; 63 rescued

Authorities in Cox's Bazar and Chittagong evacuated 350,000 people from low-lying areas before the storm blew in from...

1 Jun 2017 3:36 PM IST

The grouping is mainly aimed at military cooperation between the members and involves intelligence-sharing, counter-terrorism operations in Central Asia. (Photo: AFP)

China says India, Pak will be full SCO members at Astana summit

Besides China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are full members of Shanghai Cooperation...

1 Jun 2017 2:36 PM IST

For Indian IT firms like TCS, Infosys and Wipro, which employ large number of H-1B holders, the move signals longer wait for visa approvals.

Trump admin's tougher procedure for visa applicants includes social...

Critics argued that the new questions would be overly burdensome, lead to long delays in processing.

1 Jun 2017 2:14 PM IST

Indian army and paramilitary soldiers leave the site of a gun battle with suspected rebels in Hajin Village, northeast of Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

HRW condemns Indian Army for rewarding officer who used civilian as...

The Indian Army has defended Maj Nitin Leetul Gogoi's action saying that it was facing a dirty war' in Kashmir.

1 Jun 2017 1:26 PM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

US could withdraw from Paris climate pact, UK disappointed by reports

A US withdrawal from the 196-party pact signed in Paris 18 months ago would deal a devastating global efforts to combat...

1 Jun 2017 12:13 PM IST

Overall, US President Donald Trump proposed a massive reduction in American aid to South Asian countries. (Photo: AP)

Trump might pull out of Paris climate deal today

During his 2016 presidential campaign, Trump blasted the accord, and called global warming a hoax aimed at weakening US...

1 Jun 2017 11:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Russia. (Photo: Twitter)

Modi in Russia, all eyes on Kundankulam nuclear power plant deal

Modi is expected to sign an agreement to build last two units of Kundankulam nuclear plant with Moscow's help.

1 Jun 2017 11:43 AM IST