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During his visit, Johnson met several leaders of other Hindu organisations and members of the Hindu community, according to temple authorities. (Photo: ANI)

Boris Johsnon visits Hindu temple, pledges support to Modi's new India...

Johnson's visit to temple comes ahead of UK's crucial General Election on Thursday where he is seeking re-election.

9 Dec 2019 11:32 AM IST

New Zealands White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)

5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand's White Island

A 'considerable number' of those caught up in the disaster are believed to be Australian, according to officials in...

9 Dec 2019 9:06 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: File)

Pakistan believes in effective, result-oriented regional cooperation:...

Khan said Pakistan is firm believer in the strength and potential of regional cooperation for individual, national and...

8 Dec 2019 4:12 PM IST

Tens of thousands snaked their way through the financial hubs main island under crisp winter skies in what looked set to be the biggest turnout in months. (Photo: AFP)

Hong Kongers mark half year protest anniversary with huge rally

Semi-autonomous Hong Kong has been battered by increasingly violent demonstrations.

8 Dec 2019 1:57 PM IST

An Indian-origin Sikh couple living in the UK has won a landmark court battle after they were racially discriminated against by a local council that did not allow them to go for adoption, reported IANS. (Photo: AP)

Sikh couple, who faced racial discrimination, win UK adoption battle

The couple tried to get this 2016 decision reversed and even won the support of their local MP, the then home secretary...

8 Dec 2019 1:40 PM IST

The transcript of a July 25 call Trump made with the Ukrainian president in which he asked him to investigate the son of his political rival Joe Biden has become the subject of a Democratic-led impeachment inquiry into the president. (Photo: File)

'Israel never had better friend in White House than me,' says Trump

The policies are also highly popular with right-wing evangelical Christian Republicans -- a vital part of Trump's...

8 Dec 2019 1:28 PM IST

Thousands of black-clad protesters from all walks of life gathered in Hong Kong on Sunday under a crisp blue sky for a rally that is expected to gauge support for democracy in the financial hub which has been roiled by protests for six months. (Photo: AP)

'Will fight for freedom until I die': Hong Kong protests cross...

In a statement on Saturday, govt appealed for calm and said it has 'learned its lesson and will humbly listen to and...

8 Dec 2019 1:07 PM IST

Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza, ruled by Islamist movement Hamas, have fought three wars since 2008. (Photo: Representational)

Israel strikes in Gaza after rocket attack

Hamas has controlled Gaza since 2007, Israel holds the Islamist movement responsible for all rocket fire coming from the...

8 Dec 2019 1:03 PM IST

The Saudi military student who carried out a deadly shooting spree at a US naval base showed videos of mass shootings at a dinner party the night before the attack, The New York Times reported Saturday. (Representational Image)

Night before US naval base attack, gunman showed mass shooting videos...

The revelation about the dinner party came as authorities probed whether the shooter had any accomplices.

8 Dec 2019 12:34 PM IST

Presumably, the records imply that the women referred to as geisha might have come on their own, as opposed to sex slaves, who were coerced. (Photo: File | Representational)

Japan asked for 1 sex slave for every 70 soldiers in WW2 to 'prevent...

The sex slaves issue has been a source of a painful dispute between South Korea and Japan.

8 Dec 2019 11:37 AM IST

I have fought to strengthen the special US-India relationship, which is why Im deeply concerned. Detaining people without charge, severely limiting communications, & blocking neutral third-parties from visiting the region is harmful to our close, critical bilateral relationship, Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal tweeted. (Photo: ANI)

Bill introduced in US House of Representatives urges India to end...

It notes that the people across the US maintain ties with family and friends in J&K.

8 Dec 2019 10:53 AM IST

North Korea said on Friday its latest missile launch was a warning to South Korean warmongers to stop importing weapons and conducting joint military drills, a message that analysts said was also aimed at the United States. (Photo: File)

North Korea says it carried out 'very important test' at its...

The UN bans North Korea from launching satellites because it is considered a test of long-range missile technology.

8 Dec 2019 9:45 AM IST