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Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency, freeing up the Wisconsin National Guard for emergency work. (Photo: AFP)

Snow wallops US Midwest as it braces for extreme cold

More than 1,000 flights were canceled at two airports in Chicago, a major regional hub and America's third largest city.

30 Jan 2019 10:57 AM IST

Washington has recognised Guaido as the South American countrys acting president (File Photo)

White House warns against 'harm' to Venezuela's Juan Guaido

Trump's national security advisor warned of 'serious consequences' if any harm comes to Venezuelan opposition leader...

30 Jan 2019 10:39 AM IST

India, in April this year, had officially sent the Republic Day invite to US President Donald Trump. (Photo: File | AP)

India one of the most important strategic partners, says a top US...

India remains one of the most important strategic partners of the United States, a top American senator said.

30 Jan 2019 10:28 AM IST

Prime Minister Theresa May says she Britain will consider extending the transition period after Brexit for a few months. (Photo: AFP)

UK MPs reject 'no deal' Brexit, send May back to renegotiate EU...

MPs have voted to reject a chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, but backed Theresa May's bid to renegotiate the divorce agreement.

30 Jan 2019 10:20 AM IST

Blasphemy: Pak upholds Aasia Bibi acquittal

The CJP said lawyer of Qari Salim, a cleric who made the first official complaint against Bibi in 2009, had failed to...

30 Jan 2019 1:37 AM IST

Suman with her father Pawan Kumar Bodani.

Suman Bodani is Pak's first Hindu woman judge

Bodani's elder sister is a software engineer and another sister is a chartered accountant.

30 Jan 2019 1:36 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May at a press conference at Downing Street in central London. (Photo: AFP)

British MPs to vote on moves wrestling control of Brexit

British lawmakers will vote on Tuesday on whether to try to take control of the Brexit process in a series of crunch...

29 Jan 2019 1:57 PM IST

According to Pawan Kumar Bodan, her father, Suman Kumari wants to provide free legal assistance to the poor in Qambar-Shahdadkot. (Photo:Twitter)

Suman Kumari becomes Pakistan's first Hindu woman judge

Suman Kumari has become the first Hindu woman in Pakistan to be appointed as a civil judge, according to a media report.

29 Jan 2019 12:56 PM IST

US House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi

Trump to deliver State of the Union Address on Feb 5: Pelosi

US President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union Address on February 5, as per the agreement reached.

29 Jan 2019 11:02 AM IST

The White House flag was lowered after McCains death on Saturday -- but it was once again at the top of the flagpole on Monday morning. (Photo: AP)

Fair and reciprocal trade with China will boost economic growth: White...

Fair and reciprocal trade with China will boost the long-term economic growth not only of the United States, but also...

29 Jan 2019 10:53 AM IST

Some members of the Sikh community have come to the common mans rescue by distributing tea and biscuits to the public queuing outside banks and ATM kiosks. (Credit: YouTube)

Sikh community in US distributes gift cards, hot Indian food to TSA...

The Sikh community of Indiana State in the US distributed Indian food and gift cards to TSA employees.

29 Jan 2019 10:43 AM IST

John Kapoor, who was born in Amritsar, is the most significant pharmaceutical executive to be criminally charged in response to the nationwide opioid crisis. (Photo: insysrx.com)

India-born billionaire on trial in US for bribing doctors

John Kapoor, 75, plotted to bribe doctors across the country to prescribe a fentanyl spray in order to outshine...

29 Jan 2019 10:36 AM IST