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The restored plane fought in World War II but has been de-militarised, stripped of its guns and paintwork to reveal the shining, silvery metal underneath. (Photo: Twitter/ LongestFlight)

'Majestic machine' of World War II to attempt 43,500 km global flight

Agile, short-range interceptors, Spitfires were crucial in 1940 Battle of Britain as UK fought off threat of an invasion...

5 Aug 2019 11:22 AM IST

The death toll from the sinking of three ferry boats off the coast of central Philippine provinces of Iloilo and Guimaras on Sunday has risen to 31, with three people still missing. (Photo: ANI/ Representational Image)

31 died, 3 missing in Philippines ferries disaster

The three boats were buffeted by strong winds and big waves triggered by monsoon rains affected main Luzon island,...

5 Aug 2019 10:48 AM IST

Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina

B'desh PM to visit India in Oct; Teesta water sharing, Rohingya crisis...

Hasina's alliance, dominated by her party Awami League, won the general election with a thumping majority in December...

5 Aug 2019 9:55 AM IST

President of the United States Donald Trump

'Trump owes us more than condolences,' says Ex-FBI Director after mass...

In a Twitter post on Sunday, Trump had denounced the El Paso attack and called it an 'act of cowardice'.

5 Aug 2019 9:17 AM IST

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

Ready to respond to any 'misadventure' by India, warns Pakistan

Pakistan reiterates that Kashmir is a long standing unresolved international dispute which needs peaceful resolution.

5 Aug 2019 8:59 AM IST

More than 100 flights were cancelled in Hong Kong on Monday morning with airport authorities warning passengers of potential disruption, as pro-democracy protesters kick off a city-wide strike. (Photo: AFP)

Amid protests, more than 100 flights cancelled in Hong Kong

At least 105 flights were listed as cancelled on the airport's departure page on Monday morning.

5 Aug 2019 8:30 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting. (Photo: Twitter)

Pakistan: Imran Khan presides over National Security Committee meeting

The Prime Minister also urged the United Nations Security Council to 'take note of international threat to peace and...

4 Aug 2019 9:18 PM IST

The blast took place in Police District 3 (PD3) area in the city. (Photo: ANI)

2 people killed in IED blast in Afghanistan's Kabul

The wounded include two employees of the private Afghani TV network.

4 Aug 2019 7:56 PM IST

A police official confirmed the cause of the death as hanging. (Representational image)

31 dead, 62 rescued after boats capsize in Philippines

Coast guard spokesman Armand Balilo said the dead were mostly passengers of two ferries that flipped over in sudden wind...

4 Aug 2019 4:30 PM IST

BGB Regional Commander Brigadier Jalal said, Smuggling through border cannot be fully stopped as it is associated with the livelihood of poor people dwelling in the border areas. (Photo: ANI I Representational)

Pak Army denies Indian claim of cross-LoC incursion

The Foreign Office also issued a statement at about mid-night to reject the claims by India.

4 Aug 2019 4:08 PM IST

The two new-born cubs were born on May 10 in the Dvur Kralove safari park. (Photo: AP/Petr David Josek)

Crimean zoos offer shelter to animals from Siberian forests affected...

The wildfires have been devastating Siberia since last week.

4 Aug 2019 3:55 PM IST

The blast took place in Police District 3 (PD3) area in the city. (Photo: ANI)

3 soldiers, 5 militants killed in Afghanistan military camp attack

The detainees were found to be involved in terror crimes in the past.

4 Aug 2019 3:35 PM IST