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Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla. (Photo: ANI)

Indian ambassador briefs US lawmakers on ground situation in Kashmir

Since August 16, there was gradual removal of curbs and by September first week, most were removed, officials in Jammu...

17 Oct 2019 9:21 AM IST

Mysterios deep-sea creatures dont signal arrival of earthquakes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

5 killed in Philippines earthquake; over 200 aftershocks registered

At least 60 others also injured in Tulunan town in North Cotabato, and in Magsaysay and Digos in Davao del Sur, media...

17 Oct 2019 9:06 AM IST

Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic Speaker of the House, and some other Democratic Party leaders have been wary of impeaching Trump. (Photo:AP)

'Trump insulted Pelosi': Democrats walk out of White House meeting on...

WH had invited leadership and top committee members of both Democrats and Republicans, and Congress to brief them about...

17 Oct 2019 8:51 AM IST

In an interview with The Washington Post, the president said, Baltimore happens to be about the worst case. (Photo: ANI)

'Don't be a fool': Trump to Turkey President on Syria offensive

In language shorn of diplomatic niceties, Trump began with an outright threat.

17 Oct 2019 8:44 AM IST

The investigators seek to find out if there was a single murderer or an entire group involved in the crimes. (Photo: File)

35 killed as bus carrying Asian, Arab nationals crashes in Saudi

The injured have been transferred to Al-Hamna Hospital, SPA added, and authorities have launched an investigation.

17 Oct 2019 8:25 AM IST

Police sources said the additional sandbag bunkers and pillboxes have been set up in Srinagar and other towns mainly to contain public protests and stone-pelting by local youths.

Pak summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner over LoC firing

The number of ceasefire violations by Pakistan has gone up significantly this year as compared to 2018.

16 Oct 2019 7:53 PM IST

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will travel to South Korea for the opening ceremony of the Games, where he is expected to hold talks on Korean comfort women used by the Japanese as war-time sex slaves. (Photo: File)

Japan to allocate 710 million yen to support Typhoon Hagibis hit areas

As per Cabinet Office, around 5,500 people remain housed in shelters and more than 2,30,000 people had been evacuated...

16 Oct 2019 6:43 PM IST

Mahathir, who is serving his second term in office after storming to a shock election victory last year, has a reputation as something of a financial maverick.

Malaysia says will work with India if palm oil imports curbed: report

Malaysia said it would consider increasing imports of raw sugar and buffalo meat from India, as it looked to quell trade...

16 Oct 2019 2:27 PM IST

Xi has pointed out that India and China should play a leading role in regional connectivity construction, and create a smoother connectivity network, and work together to contribute to the early conclusion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement. (Photo: File | ANI)

Xi held in-depth communication on 'regional situation' with PM Modi:...

According to Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, the Kashmir issue was not raised or discussed.

16 Oct 2019 1:08 PM IST

Another nation which has used the same principles in employing proxies to gain strategic advantage or neutralise its adversaries has been Iran; in fact in a far more refined way.

US carried out secret cyber strike on Iran after Saudi oil attack:...

The Pentagon declined to comment about the cyber strike.

16 Oct 2019 12:17 PM IST

In the photos released by state news agency KCNA, Kim is seen riding alone on a large white horse through snowy fields and woods on Mt Paektu, the spiritual homeland of the Kim dynasty. (Photo: AFP)

'Defiant message' as North Korea's Kim Jong Un rides white horse on...

Last year, Kim took South Korean President Moon Jae-in to the top of the mountain as part of a historic summit.

16 Oct 2019 10:35 AM IST

This is the first suit weve designed in about 40 years, Chris Hansen, a manager at NASAs spacesuit design office, said. (Photo: Twitter)

One size, fits all: NASA unveils new spacesuit prototypes for missions

The new suits make it much easier to walk, bend and squat when walking on the lunar surface, Amy Ross, NASA's lead...

16 Oct 2019 10:00 AM IST