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INS Virat that was commissioned in 1987 has just been decommissioned this month after an eventful four decades of service. ( File Photo)

India should focus on economic development than aircraft carriers:...

'New Delhi is perhaps too impatient to develop an aircraft carrier', an article in the state-run Global Times said.

24 April 2017 2:05 PM IST

Men carry the coffin of one of the victims after Fridays attack at a military compound in Mazar-e-Sharif province north of Kabul, Afghanistan (Photo: AP)

Afghan's defence minister, army chief steps down after deadly Taliban...

Twelve army officers, including two generals, were sacked for negligence over that attack.

24 April 2017 1:16 PM IST

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: File)

Democrats seek Trump's removal due to 'mental health' issues

In an interview with Radio Sputnik, Americanist Dmitry Mikheyev pointed out that this issue has previously been raised.

24 April 2017 9:15 AM IST

US Vice-President Mike Pence with Indian-American Sikh leader Gurinder Singh Khalsa. (Photo: PTI/File)

Indiana passes resolution hailing Sikhs' contributions to America

Passed unanimously by the Indiana Senate on Friday, the resolution was introduced by Indiana lieutenant governor Suzanne...

24 April 2017 8:46 AM IST

With Macron topping the first round of the French presidential election, projections show that he is set to face Front Nationals Marine Le Pen in a race that has knocked Frances traditional political parties out of the running. (Photo: AP)

French election: German government pleased with Macron's first round...

German govt spokesperson Seibert said it was good that Macron, who focused on strong EU and social market economy, won.

24 April 2017 8:23 AM IST

Duterte said he must destroy small-time street peddlers as well as the big-time drug lords. (Photo: AP)

Phillipines' president Duterte says he can eat' terrorists caught...

He ordered troops to kill fleeing Muslim militants behind a foiled attack in the central resort province of Bohol.

24 April 2017 8:01 AM IST

French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo: AP)

President race wide open as France votes

Nearly 47 million people were eligible to vote in the eurozone's second biggest economy.

24 April 2017 6:55 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks during his meeting with Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump fears the Theresa stairs scare' in Britain

The United States President is a self-confessed germaphobe who, aides say, does not like using handrails or shaking...

24 April 2017 6:07 AM IST

Rajendra Mahato, Federal Alliance leader

Madhesis strike deal with govt, will go for polls

Madhesi parties have called off their stir following the agreement.

24 April 2017 5:16 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan. (Photo: AP)

Imran says Sharif, Zardari are corrupt, looting Pak for 30 yrs

Khan said both the leaders were equally responsible for the destruction of the country.

24 April 2017 5:10 AM IST

Immigration officials were accompanied by Leicestershire Police and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers during the raids. (Photo: Representational/AP)

38 Indians detained in UK for visa breach in factory raids

The firms could face fines of 20,000 pounds for each worker if it's proven they did not take steps to prove their...

23 April 2017 9:41 PM IST

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

North Korea detains third American citizen amid heightened tensions

The Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang said it was aware of a Korean-American citizen being detained recently, but could not...

23 April 2017 7:59 PM IST