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SIkh Kirpan. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

In new weapons act, UK secures sikh right to carry kirpans

The bill had been amended late last year to ensure that it would not impact the right of the British Sikh community.

19 May 2019 10:27 AM IST

Mayor Sadiq Khan called for Londoners to attend a candlelit vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday evening in solidarity with the victims and their families. (Photo: AFP)

London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for preferential norms for Indian...

The mayor, who reiterated his

19 May 2019 9:47 AM IST

The final result may not be known for some time. (Photo:AP)

Conservatives in Australia on course for 'sensational' election...

Though it is unclear whether the Scott Morrison-led coalition can govern with an outright majority.

19 May 2019 8:57 AM IST

According to Boeing, the flight simulator software was incapable of reproducing certain flight conditions. (Photo:AP)

Boeing admit defects in 737 Max simulator software

Though, the company did not indicate when it first became aware of the problem, and whether it informed regulators.

19 May 2019 8:41 AM IST

Arnold will reportedlynext be seen in Aftermath. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: Hollywood great Arnold Schwarzenegger kicked by man at sports...

The bodybuilder and former politician was chatting with fans at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg when a man...

19 May 2019 8:25 AM IST

Mexico subsequently confirmed it had reached a similar agreement with the United States. (Photo:AP)

Trump lifts steel, aluminium tariffs on Mexico, Canada

The statement came moments after Canada released the agreement between Ottawa and Washington in which they agree to...

18 May 2019 2:26 PM IST

On February 15, China, which has been blocking efforts to get Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar sanctioned by the United Nations, had conveyed to India its condemnation of the Pulwama attack. (Photo: Twitter)

India raises concern over UN's dues to Peacekeeping nations

India said that UN's total arrears currently stand at a whopping $3.6 billion, nearly one-third of the annual assessment...

18 May 2019 1:47 PM IST

Wang told Zarif during the meeting that China hopes the Iran nuclear deal can be fully implemented. (Photo:AP)

Amid US pressure; China-Iran foreign ministers meet to discuss...

Iran wishes to cooperate with China 'bilaterally and multilaterally, in order to preserve the interests of our two...

18 May 2019 1:27 PM IST

This makes Taiwan the first place in Asia with a comprehensive law both allowing and laying out the terms of same-sex marriage. (Photo:AP)

Mass weddings planned, after Taiwan says Yes to gay union

'It's a breakthrough, I have to say so,' said Shiau Hong-chi, professor of gender studies at Shih-Hsin University in...

18 May 2019 1:03 PM IST

Since December 1, authorities have found 222 burial pits and 337 sets of human remains nationwide. (Photo:AP)

18 bags with human remains, chainsaws found by soldiers in Mexico

State prosecutors don't have a count of the bodies. Containers found at the farm that could also hold more.

18 May 2019 12:45 PM IST

On Wednesday, Alabama banned abortions at any time, with the same exception. (Photo:AP)

Missouri follows Alabama; passes law that would ban abortion after 8...

The legislation allows for an abortion after the eighth week only in the case of medical emergencies.

18 May 2019 12:30 PM IST

The sanctions came just two days after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Putin in the Russian resort of Sochi. (Photo:AP)

US hit 5 Russians with sanctions despite Pompeo-Putin meeting

The State Department highlighted the actions against five people, plus one entity, as it submitted an annual report...

18 May 2019 12:14 PM IST