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The Centre has been encouraging online applications for the next Haj so that people can get an opportunity for the pilgrimage with complete transparency and comfort.

Saudi invites Iran to negotiate Haj arrangements

Last week, the Iranian Foreign Ministry had denied reports of an invitation for negotiation.

10 Jan 2017 8:42 AM IST

As part of the pants-less rides in New York, participants are told to get on trains and act normally. (Photo: AP)

New York commuters left pant-ing for breath

The event, organised by the Improv Everywhere comedy collective, started in 2002 in New York with seven participants.

10 Jan 2017 6:40 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Tycoon still sticks to realty as Jan 20 reality set to dawn

Trump has abandoned planned business ventures in Azerbaijan, Brazil, Georgia, India and Argentina.

10 Jan 2017 6:35 AM IST

President Barack Obama. (Photo: AP)

Barack Obama says he and gregarious' Trump opposites

He is somebody who I think is not lacking in confidence, says Obama.

10 Jan 2017 6:30 AM IST

Sri Lankas civil service is largely based on traditions inherited from the countrys former British colonial rulers who governed the island nation from 1815 until 1948. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sri Lanka strips suit and tie from official dress code

Unlike bureaucrats, male Sri Lankan politicians have traditionally opted to wear the national dress.

9 Jan 2017 8:49 PM IST

The three-time Oscar winner was referring to a 2015 incident at a South Carolina rally when Trump flailed his arms and slurred in his speech in an apparent mocking of New York Times reporter Serge Kovaleski, who has a physical disability. (Photo: AP)

Trump slams Meryl Streep, says shes 'one of the over-rated actresses'

While Streep did not name Trump directly, she had used almost the entire speech to criticize his behavior and policies.

9 Jan 2017 5:58 PM IST

The advice came following the case of a British tourist who was gangraped by two men last month, who has been arrested and charged with extra-martial sex in Dubai. (Photo: File)

US: Mom watches partner rape and kill her teen daughter for sexual...

The victim suffered for around 18 hours before she was strangulated to death by her mother's boyfriend.

9 Jan 2017 4:07 PM IST

Hamza frequently snuck out of the compound with the servants on market days, carting back what were considered forbidden treasures from the outside world. (Photo: AP)

Taught to hate US, Osama's son enjoyed Coca-Cola, other items as kid

The 'crown prince of terror' also had a fondness for Tabasco sauce, the report stated.

9 Jan 2017 3:57 PM IST

US President Barack Obama

Deploying US troops in Afghanistan toughest decision, says Obama

Obama who leaves office in less than two weeks talked about the toughest decision he has taken in his two terms, in an...

9 Jan 2017 9:45 AM IST

Hillary Clinton

Hillary will not run for any office again, says close aide

After her defeat in what was probably the most divisive campaign ever, the democrat might not run for any other office.

9 Jan 2017 9:41 AM IST

Representational PIcture (Photo: File)

At least 4 social media activists missing in Pak, say NGO, relatives

Pakistan is routinely ranked among the world's most dangerous for journalists.

9 Jan 2017 9:32 AM IST

Theresa May, UK Prime Minister

Theresa May hard-sells Brexit, pitches border control

Ms May said her thinking on this isn't muddled at all & accused the previous administration of not preparing a...

9 Jan 2017 1:41 AM IST