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In this photo released by Chinas Xinhua news agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, at the Tiananmen Square in Beijing. (Photo: AP)

Communism in China at 70 --- success and excess

At 70, China's Communist Party becomes the second-longest ruling party in history, about a year behind its neighbour,...

1 Oct 2019 10:36 AM IST

Over the years, several strictures have been passed by the high court on political parties that encourage this curious culture of cut-outs, banners, flex boards and festoons to celebrate events and Tamil Nadu is a state that goes to extremes to deify its leaders. (Representational image)

Scotland Yard finds Indian-origin ex-constable guilty of sexual...

Hitesh Patel was found guilty at the end of a Metropolitan Police misconduct hearing, which concluded on Friday.

1 Oct 2019 10:23 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping

'No force' can shake us, says Xi Jinping as China marks 70 years

'There is no force that can shake the foundation of this great nation,' Xi said, standing alongside party leaders in...

1 Oct 2019 9:10 AM IST

Jaishankar said the expedition request of Naik was communicated at the meeting of the two PMs earlier this month. (Photo: ANI)

'They are obsessed,' says Jaishankar questions bid to 'hyphenate'...

By that logic then, India should not do anything which would bring Pakistan into the conversation at all, Jaishankar...

1 Oct 2019 8:45 AM IST

Pakistan and India flag (Representational image)

Pakistan summons Indian envoy after India's retaliation to ceasefire...

Pakistani troops resorted to firing with small arms and shelling with mortars on Sunday.

30 Sept 2019 4:23 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

A whistleblower, a transcript... the many players in Trump's...

Here is the timeline of recent key events and stories surrounding Trump, Ukraine and the intelligence whistleblower.

30 Sept 2019 4:07 PM IST

Foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi outlined Pakistans strong position while speaking at the UNHRC session in Geneva against the backdrop of tensions with India over the revocation of Jammu and Kashmirs special status on August 5. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan to invite former PM Manmohan Singh to inaugurate Kartarpur...

Kartarpur Corridor is slated to be inaugurated on the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak in November.

30 Sept 2019 4:01 PM IST

Xi and other top officials visited Maos mausoleum which is located in Tiananmen Square in Beijing and bowed three times to the late leaders statues. (Photo: ANI)

China President Xi Jinping bows to Mao Zedong ahead of National Day...

The controversial leader's embalmed body is kept in a glass display at the memorial hall.

30 Sept 2019 2:52 PM IST

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted production at two Aramco oil facilities that were attacked by Yemeni rebels, interrupting about half of the companys total output, the energy minister said on Saturday. (Photo: screengrab)

Attack on Saudi oil facilities carried out by Yemen's govt as...

A total of 18 drones and seven missiles were launched, including what he called Iranian Delta Wing unmanned aerial...

30 Sept 2019 2:36 PM IST

The auxiliary bishop of Hong Kongs Catholic Diocese, the Rev. Joseph Ha, appealed to the protesters to avoid violence. (Photo: Representational)

Hong Kong braces for fresh clashes ahead of China's 70th anniversary

School and university students also took part in a one-day class boycott on Monday.

30 Sept 2019 1:27 PM IST

The company said it was working with its software and online security suppliers to ensure the situation was not repeated. (Photo: AP)

Asics store in New Zealand apologises after porn played on big screens

Pornography played on retailer's outdoor screens for up to 9 hrs -- until staff arrived at shop around 10 am on Sunday...

30 Sept 2019 1:24 PM IST

Howard said he was looking for a local angle to a major story, and Volker is director of a national security institute run by the university. (Photo: Facebook)

How 20-yr-old student broke news on Trump's representative on Ukraine...

Andrew Howard, managing editor of The State Press student paper at Arizona State University, broke news that Kurt Volker...

30 Sept 2019 1:17 PM IST