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The most frequently noted concern is the perception that the climate in the US is now less welcoming to people from other countries. (Photo: Representational/AP)

'US varsities register drop in Indian student applications'

A lot of universities are concerned about declines in master's students from India.

27 March 2017 1:02 PM IST

Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson has said Arkansas does not need legislation like North Carolinas that excludes gender identity and sexual orientation from local and state-wide anti-discrimination protections. (Photo: AP)

Arkansas exposure bill targets transgender people: opponents

National Center for Transgender Equality executive director Mara Keisling said the Arkansas bill is aimed at the...

27 March 2017 11:03 AM IST

The building is now used to treat people wounded in the ongoing battle for the western side of the city. (Photo: AP)

Iraq: School in Mosul used by ISIS becomes field hospital

Each day, the hospital looks after around 100 patients, both civilians and security personnel, often the victims of...

27 March 2017 10:37 AM IST

The authority is conceived as a sort of SWAT team made up of former private sector executives charged with bringing fresh ideas to the business of government. (Photo: AP)

Trump's son-in-law appointed to streamline government

36-year-old Jared Kushner is a senior adviser to Trump with far-reaching influence over domestic and foreign policy.

27 March 2017 10:21 AM IST

Brown said during an interview that the presidents promised border wall is ominous and reminiscent of the Berlin Wall. (Photo: AP)

California governor swipes Donald Trump for Mexico border wall

President Trump made extending the walls that line parts of the nearly 2,000-mile border, a central campaign pledge.

27 March 2017 9:06 AM IST

The animals have to taken abroad because theyre generally not wanted in South Korea as pets or companion dogs. (Photo: Representational/AP)

46 dogs, saved from slaughter, arrive in New York from South Korea

The Humane Society International is responsible for saving the dogs that were fed barely enough to survive.

27 March 2017 8:36 AM IST

Later, the airline clarified that the girls prevented from boarding were pass riders. (Photo: AFP)

United Air bars 2 girls with leggings on board; under fire

However, United Airlines maintained its support for the gate agent's decision in its own series of tweets.

27 March 2017 8:21 AM IST

Pence made his comments the day after the Republican-controlled House of Representatives failed to find enough support within its own ranks to pass legislation to roll back Obamacare. (Photo: AP)

After healthcare flop, White House seeks help from Congress on cutting...

On tax reform, Vice President Pence said Trump wants to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% from 35% to spur investment.

27 March 2017 8:13 AM IST

In this photo released by Inter Services Public Relations, the public relations arm of the Pakistani army, newly appointed Pakistani Army Chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa attends the Change of Command ceremony in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan starts building fence along disputed Afghan border

The two countries share a 2,400km recognized border known as the Durand Line, which was drawn when the British dominated...

26 March 2017 8:58 PM IST

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Indian man in Australia racially abused, attacked by teenagers

Li was admitted to Royal Hobart Hospital with wounds and a CAT scan and X-rays were carried out to see if he had...

26 March 2017 7:34 PM IST

Former Hong Kong Chief Secretary Carrie Lam, center, accompanied with her husband Lam Siu-por, left, and son Jeremy Lam celebrate after winning the chief executive election of Hong Kong. (Photo: AP)

Pro-China Carrie Lam becomes Hong Kong's 1st woman leader

Lam, 59, won 777 votes from the 1194-member Election Committee. She is the first woman to be elected to the post.

26 March 2017 7:12 PM IST

Indias Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna hands over to Ian Grillot a cheque of USD 100,000 raised by the Indian American community at the 14th annual gala of India House Houston on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Kansas shooting: Indian-Americans honour Grillot for his heroism with...

India House is a community centre built by Americans of Indian origin in the Greater Houston area to serve all who need...

26 March 2017 6:03 PM IST