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The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the Sri Lanka attacks and released images that purported to show the attackers. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka releases pictures of 6 suspects that killed nearly 250

Police on Thursday released the names and pictures of the suspects and sought information regarding them from public.

26 April 2019 8:30 AM IST

Kim said he hoped to usher in a new heyday in ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. (Photo:AP)

Vladimir Putin accepts Kim Jong Un's invitation to visit North Korea

Kim Jong Un invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit North Korea, and the offer was readily accepted.

26 April 2019 8:25 AM IST

Pakistan foreign office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal (Photo: Twitter | @ForeignOfficePk)

India delaying talks to finalise agreement to operationalise Kartarpur...

The corridor is scheduled to operationalise on the occasion of the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak.

25 April 2019 8:50 PM IST

The Sunday attacks were the worst ever against Sri Lankas small Christian minority. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka's defence secretary resigns over Easter attacks

Fernando handed over his resignation letter Thursday on a request made by President Sirisena, Colombo Gazette reported.

25 April 2019 7:12 PM IST

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail...

The hearing this week takes place as per the 28-day time frame for judicial remand in such cases.

25 April 2019 6:35 PM IST

Spain elections: Pro far-right groups taken down by Facebook

Spain elections: Pro far-right groups taken down by Facebook

The findings were provided by the campaign group Avaaz which made a presentation to Facebook and the contents were taken...

25 April 2019 5:26 PM IST

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

Sri Lanka blasts: Catholic churches suspend public mass amidst...

The head of the church urged politicians to leave aside differences to rebuild the country struck by the bombings.

25 April 2019 2:31 PM IST

Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Biden leads Trump in the race to the White House, suggests poll

The poll also indicates that Biden is the leading Democrat for the top job with 30 per cent support among Democratic...

25 April 2019 1:26 PM IST

Overnight, security forces using newly granted powers under the countrys state of emergency arrested 16 more suspects in connection with the attacks. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka deploys thousands of troops to look for suspects in Easter...

The president has asked the police chief and top defence ministry bureaucrat to step down, though neither has done so...

25 April 2019 12:26 PM IST

I am confident that your visit today to Russia ... will help us to better understand how we can resolve the situation on the Korean peninsula and what Russia can do to support the positive processes that are currently taking place, Putin said as the two began their first-ever talks in Russias Far East. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Putin, Kim Jong meet in Russia to ease Korean peninsula tension, boost...

'In terms of bilateral relations, we have a lot to do to develop economic relations,' Putin added.

25 April 2019 10:45 AM IST

According to the police, officers from the local police station visited the spot and are ascertaining the facts pertaining to the blast. (Photo: ANI)

Blast heard in town east of Sri Lankan capital, investigation underway

Further details awaited.

25 April 2019 10:13 AM IST

He also faces two charges of deferring some USD 80 million of his salary and hiding this in official documents to shareholders and seeking to shift personal investment losses to the firm during the 2008 financial crisis. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Carlos Ghosn set for release after Japan court grants USD 4.5 million...

Ghosn, ex-Nissan boss, could soon walk out of detention centre to prepare his defence against multiple charges of...

25 April 2019 9:11 AM IST