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In May 2016, India, Iran and Afghanistan had inked a pact which entailed the establishment of Transit and Transport Corridor among the three countries using Chabahar Port as one of the regional hubs for sea transportation in Iran. (Photo: File | AP)

Chabahar Project an exception, US sanctions won't impact it

The port, accessible from India's western coast, is seen as a counter to Pakistan's Gwadar Port being developed by...

24 April 2019 1:36 PM IST

Kim is expected to project himself as a serious world player with his first meeting with the Russian leader. (Photo:AP)

Kim Jong Un in Russia for his first summit with Vladimir Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into Russia by train, Russian media reported, for his first trip...

24 April 2019 1:27 PM IST

Sri Lankan authorities have started an investigation into how warnings about possible attacks were not passed to top ministers. (Photo:AP)

US denies having prior intel on Sri Lanka Easter blasts

The US ambassador to Sri Lanka has denied the United States had prior knowledge of the Easter attacks.

24 April 2019 1:14 PM IST

The reptiles seized include 2 Blue Tongue lizards and as many as 17 Singleback lizards. (Photo: Twitter @AusBorderForce)

Japanese woman arrested for smuggling 19 lizards in Australia

A Japanese woman appeared in court after she was detained at Melbourne International Airport for attempting to smuggle...

24 April 2019 12:49 PM IST

The death toll of the blasts has risen to 359 as confirmed by the official sources amongst which 11 are Indians. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka: 8 of 9 bombers identified, two millionaire brothers, 1...

It is interesting that a Sri Lankan family's involvement is under discussion after ISIS has claimed the responsibility.

24 April 2019 12:43 PM IST

Anna Sorokins lawyer compares her to Frank Sinatra, says they both created their own opportunities. (Photo: Twitter)

How a fake heiress travelled free, stayed in hotels, duped people of...

She was in fact the daughter of a Russian truck-driver who moved to Germany at age 16.

24 April 2019 10:31 AM IST

The stamp, designed by Indonesian sculptor Padmashri Bapak Nyoman Nuarta, features a scene from Ramayana in which Jatayu fought to save Sita, the Embassy of India in Jakarta said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Indonesia releases special stamp on Ramayana theme

A specially signed version of the stamp will be on display at the Philately Museum in Jakarta, the statement said.

24 April 2019 10:22 AM IST

Prison staff due to the lenient security checks they have to undergo unlike other visitors usually smuggles mobile phones in. (Representational Image)

Indian man used multiple names to smuggle 400 foreigners into US

The human smuggling carried out by him resulted in at least one death and endangered the lives of many.

24 April 2019 9:48 AM IST

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 bombings death toll rises to 359, 18 more suspects held...

Police spokesman said Wednesday morning that 18 suspects were arrested overnight, raising total detained to 58.

24 April 2019 9:41 AM IST

Jacinda Ardern had her a daughter Neve last June, becoming only the second prime minister in the world to give birth while in office. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand PM says no intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to...

ISIS claimed responsibility for the Sri Lanka attacks on Tuesday and named what it said were seven attackers who carried...

24 April 2019 9:33 AM IST

Harshani Sriyani weeps over the body of her daughter who was killed in the Easter Sunday bombings in Colombo on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

ISIS claims Sri Lanka bombing

Fifty people were killed in shooting attacks on two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on March 15.

24 April 2019 1:33 AM IST

Sri Lankan security personnel inspect the debris of a car after it explodes when police tried to defuse a bomb near St. Anthonys Shrine in Colombo on Monday, a day after the series of bomb blasts targeting churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka. (Photo: AFP)

India warned Sri Lanka of threat 2 hours before suicide attacks:...

ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks on Tuesday, without providing evidence of its involvement.

23 April 2019 8:38 PM IST