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Last week, Sri Lanka placed all police stations in Colombo on high alert. (Photo:AP)

Terror group behind Lanka blasts has over Rs 140 mn cash, Rs 7 bn...

The assets and the cash were found during the investigations by the CID, police said.

7 May 2019 8:19 AM IST

He did not specify if the plane was struck directly. (Photo:AP)

Pilot confirms lightning led to emergency landing in deadly plane...

The pilot of a Russian passenger plane on the runway of Moscow's busiest airport, killing 41 people, said lightning led...

6 May 2019 4:13 PM IST

The Telegraph said a source in Mays office denied there had been a meeting to discuss a second EU referendum. (Photo:AP)

Theresa May considering second Brexit vote option if talks stumble:...

British PM Theresa May has carried out 'scenario planning' for a second Brexit referendum in case she is forced by...

6 May 2019 4:01 PM IST

Security has been beefed up in Sri Lanka as the army increased its deployment by 1,300 to 6,300. (Photo: AP)

Curfew lifted in Sri Lanka, situation under control: Police

The curfew was imposed on Sunday after a group of miscreants carrying swords attacked some people.

6 May 2019 3:28 PM IST

Pakistan has been thrilled before by stories of scientific prodigies plucked from obscurity before. (Photo:AFP)

A popcorn seller in Pakistan builds a flying machine from watching TV...

The engine is from a roadcutter, the wings are burlap, the wheels are borrowed from a rickshaw.

6 May 2019 3:17 PM IST

The future of China is not rosy, but perhaps the most surprising aspect is that Muslim nations around the world are keeping mum about the fate of the Uyghurs; nobody has so far dared to question China about its Muslim policy.

China to make 'Prison breaks' impossible

China has installed cameras in all the cells in a lavish attempt to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to monitor all the...

6 May 2019 2:18 PM IST

The forthcoming nuptials are a rarity for world leaders in office. (Photo:AP)

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern was completely surprised by wedding proposal

PM Ardern was addressing her first weekly media briefing after news of her engagement with fishing-show host Clarke...

6 May 2019 1:16 PM IST

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat have given us an opportunity as fans to interact with our favourite celebrities. However, the conversation has always been one directional. (Photo: ANI)

Sri Lanka blocks social media platforms amid Sinhalese-Muslim tussle

Sri Lanka temporarily blocked Facebook, WhatsApp and some social media platforms as a measure to prevent the spread of...

6 May 2019 11:45 AM IST

A senior Indian Navy officer on Friday appealed the private sector to adopt a long-term outlook to build products in the public-private partnership for the defence sector in the country. (Representational image)

US sends war fleet to middle east in 'clear message' to Iran

US is sending an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in a 'clear and unmistakable'...

6 May 2019 11:32 AM IST

The US presidents message came in the wake of the most serious escalation since the 2014 war. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump says US '100 per cent' backs Israel over Gaza upsurge

Donald Trump assured Israel that it has Washington's full support after the Jewish state led waves of retaliatory...

6 May 2019 11:16 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has decided to end waivers on Iranian oil. (Photo:AP)

Trump keeps pressure on China in do or die trade talks

US President Donald Trump that the United States will raise tariffs on USD 200 billion of Chinese goods -- a blunt...

6 May 2019 10:50 AM IST

A Federal Aviation Administration official told Reuters on Sunday that Boeing waited 13 months before informing the agency in November 2018. (Photo:AP)

Boeing failed to disclose Max 737 issue to aviation body for 13 months

Boeing Co did not tell US regulators that it inadvertently made an alarm alerting pilots to a mismatch of flight data on...

6 May 2019 10:26 AM IST