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Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Putin dismisses UK's accusation over ex-spy's poisoning, calls it...

Putin said, 'Russia does not possess such agents. We have destroyed all our chemical arsenals under control of...

19 March 2018 9:07 AM IST

In the European Union we are a customs union and act collectively. It cannot be in the interest of the US government to divide Europe, nor will it succeed, Altmaier said. (Photo: AFP)

US 'will fail if it tries to split Europe': Germany

The shock measures by US are in response to 'unfair' trade practices, but EU has vowed to retaliate for a tit-for-tat...

19 March 2018 8:59 AM IST

The blaze at the Waterfront Manila Pavilion, a hotel and casino complex, was still raging six hours after it began on Sunday morning, prompting more than 300 people to flee the area and six to be brought to hospital, fire and city officials said. (Photo: AP)

4 killed, 19 feared trapped in Philippine hotel fire

Manila is one of 16 cities making up Metro Manila. Nearby cities were helping put out the blaze, Manila's fire...

19 March 2018 8:45 AM IST

Genetic evidence has revolutionised scientific discovery and drug development in recent years by providing clear links between certain genes and disease. (Representational Image)

Largest genomics project to study Indian population

Sumit Jamuar, chairman and CEO of GGC, explained that this genomics revolution is crucial to the delivery of improved...

19 March 2018 1:36 AM IST

The president of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, resigned from the ceremonial position on Saturday, her lawyer said, amid accusations of financial impropriety that triggered a dispute between her and the prime minister. (Photo: AP)

Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim resigns over credit card...

The president's lawyer Yousuf Mohamed told local Radio Plus that she had decided to resign to prevent a constitutional...

18 March 2018 6:14 PM IST

More than 6000 abducted Baloch have been killed under-custody by Pakistan forces. The Free Balochistan Movement has also invited all Baloch and other human rights activists to join the protests around the world. (Photo: Representational Image)

Pak made killing fields': Free Balochistan Movement calls for...

Free Balochistan Movement observes Black Day', calls for worldwide protests.

18 March 2018 5:53 PM IST

Imran Khan claimed that people will be given the party tickets on the basis of merit and popularity in their respective constituencies. (Photo: File)

Embattled PTI chief Imran Khan says ready to take on Sharif Mafia'

The next general election would decide the fate of youth in Pakistan.'

18 March 2018 5:34 PM IST

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has sent a team from its Flight Safety and Inspectorate Service to the crash site for further investigation. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

10 dead after plane crashes into house in Philippines

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said the cause of the crash has yet to be determined.

18 March 2018 4:47 PM IST

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey has hit back at United States President Donald Trump, saying that Americans can judge for themselves who is honourable in the government. (Photo: File)

US can judge for itself: Ex-FBI director Trump had fired, hits back

It is expected that Comey will use his upcoming book to refute President Trump's attack on the FBI.

18 March 2018 4:33 PM IST

Facebook insisted the data was misused but not stolen, because users gave permission, sparking a debate about what constitutes a hack that must be disclosed to customers. (Representational Image)

Facebook called out for breach of personal data again

The scrutiny presented a new threat to Facebook's reputation, which was already under attack over Russians' alleged use...

18 March 2018 4:15 PM IST

Pope Francis is considered too liberal by many in Polands church, who still follow the more conservative teachings of Saint John Paul II, the late Polish pope who served from 1978 to 2005. (Photo: File)

Pray for his quick departure: Conservative priest wishes for Pope's...

Staniek had cited what he viewed as the pope's erroneous views', including his openness to Muslims.

18 March 2018 1:43 PM IST

He was in critical condition. The man went to a store at The Oaks mall in the city of Thousand Oaks had an argument with the 30-year-old victim before shooting her, Ventura County sheriffs Sergeant Eric Buschow said. (Photo: AP/ Representational)

Man shoots wife dead at California mall, turns gun on self

The 33-year-old Los Angeles-area gunman was wounded and taken to a hospital, officials said.

18 March 2018 1:01 PM IST