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World leaders pay tribute to former foreign minister Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj helped implement the foreign policy of the Modi govt which witnessed an expansion in engagement with the...

7 Aug 2019 12:02 PM IST

Items such as cereals and food grains when sold loose are GST-free, while the government imposes a five per cent GST on branded food grains and cereals.

UN launches new Zimbabwe appeal as millions face food crisis

In addition to food shortages, the appeal also targeted the humanitarian needs of victims of the monster Cyclone Idai.

7 Aug 2019 11:04 AM IST

In 2012, Chadwick had called police and claimed that a handyman had killed his wife Quee Choo Lim before taking him hostage. (Photo: AP)

'Most wanted' millionaire on run since 2015 arrested for strangling...

Chadwick, a 55-yr-old naturalized American citizen, was located near Mexico thanks to a tip after authorities offered a...

7 Aug 2019 10:10 AM IST

Even if companies can continue to sell components without being subject to US restrictions, any disruption to Huaweis operations will have a knock-on effect on its suppliers. (Photo: AP)

China 'blackmailing' India into using Huawei 5G: Top US Congressman

'China is now blackmailing India into using Huawei for its 5G infrastructure - they know no bounds!' Congressman Jim...

7 Aug 2019 10:06 AM IST

Pakistan has nothing to do with 9/11. says Imran Khan (Photo: File)

Pak PM to chair NSC meet, says abrogation of Article 370 shows BJP's...

Rattled by India's decisions, Pakistan said it will exercise 'all possible options' to counter the steps.

7 Aug 2019 7:58 AM IST

Pakistan has nothing to do with 9/11. says Imran Khan (Photo: File)

Another Pulwama type incident will happen: Imran Khan on abrogation of...

He claimed that they had nothing to do with the Pulwama incident, and if such an attack happens again, Pakistan would...

6 Aug 2019 9:04 PM IST

Pakistan and India flag (Representational image)

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over scrapping of Article 370

Pak summoned Indian High Commissioner to the Foreign Office and conveyed a 'strong demarche on the announcements made...

6 Aug 2019 3:37 PM IST

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe (Photo: AFP)

'Creation of Ladakh' India's internal matter: Lankan PM

'Buddhists are 70 per cent of Ladakh's population and it will be the first Indian state with Buddhist majority,' he also...

6 Aug 2019 2:56 PM IST

Pakistan has nothing to do with 9/11. says Imran Khan (Photo: File)

Pakistan holds joint session of Parliament to discuss Kashmir issue

The joint sitting is also expected to pass a resolution to condemn the Indian government's action on Jammu and Kashmir...

6 Aug 2019 2:41 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday began a statewide over actue water crisis issue. (Photo: File)

India among 17 countries facing 'extremely high' water stress: report

Northern India faces severe groundwater depletion, visualised on Aqueduct's maps and included in calculations of water...

6 Aug 2019 2:37 PM IST

US President Donald Trump

Indian-Americans urge Trump to 'fully support' India on Kashmir

Moreover, it will help create conditions for the full rehabilitation and resettlement of the Kashmiri Pandits in the...

6 Aug 2019 1:50 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said two missiles were fired under his supervision. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea threatens to take 'new road', launches more missiles

North Korea has repeatedly complained that the United States and South Korea's joint military drills violate a pledge...

6 Aug 2019 1:37 PM IST