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The relations between India and Pakistan are strained following series of attacks by Pakistan-based terror groups and incidents of ceasefire violations, causing casualties on both sides. (Photo: AFP)

No mediation on Kashmir issue unless both India, Pak agree: UN chief

UN Secretary-General's spokesman said 'The Secretary-General would encourage both sides to address any outstanding...

23 Jan 2018 4:31 PM IST

Volcanic ashes cover the slopes of a ski resort in Kusatsu, Gunma prefecture, central Japan, after Mount Kusatsu-Shirane erupted. (Photo: AP)

At least 16 injured in volcanic eruption at ski resort in Japan

Nine civilians were injured by volcanic rocks, while seven people six soldiers and one civilian skier were hit by an...

23 Jan 2018 4:13 PM IST

The NHRC recently issued a notice to the Centre over its plan to deport Rohingyas, who are residing in various parts of India. (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar blames Bangladesh for delay in repatriation of Rohingya...

Myanmar authorities are also accused of drawing out the process by agreeing to take back just 1,500 people a week.

23 Jan 2018 4:02 PM IST

Gravity signals may play a crucial role in early identification of the occurrence of earthquakes. (Photo: PTI/ File)

8.2 magnitude quake strikes Alaska, prompts tsunami warning

The quake prompted a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska and Canada and a tsunami watch for the entire US west coast.

23 Jan 2018 3:48 PM IST

The army chief met local commanders, who briefed him about the ceasefire violations, specially alleged targeting of the civilian population across the LoC and WB. (Photo: AFP)

Indian aggression' will always get most befitting response: Pak army...

Qamar Javed Bajwa made remarks during his visit to the LoC and Working Boundary in Khuiratta and Ratta Arayan sectors.

23 Jan 2018 3:24 PM IST

It is not the first time LOreal advertising campaign to promote diversity has foundered because of controversial social media comments by a model. (Photo: Instagram | amenaofficial)

Hijab model Amena Khan pulls out of L'Oreal campaign over anti-Israel...

The French cosmetics giant last week selected her to be the first woman in a hijab for a mainstream shampoo campaign.

23 Jan 2018 2:38 PM IST

The eruptions have shrouded nearby villages in darkness and sent lava, rocks and debris cascading down Mayons slopes toward the no-entry danger zone.(Photo: AP)

Philippines' most active volcano' Mount Mayon erupts massively

An explosive eruption on Monday was the most powerful since the volcano started acting up more than a week ago.

23 Jan 2018 2:26 PM IST

The year 2018 will mark the mid-point of a five-year government plan. (Photo: AP)

China must win 3 tough battles' while pursuing reforms: Li Keqiang

Li Keqiang said due out at opening of annual meeting of parliament in March, government is expected to set its economic...

23 Jan 2018 2:17 PM IST

Police officers cordon off a shopping area on Oxford Street in London. (AFP)

London firefighters close, evacuate area near Strand after gas leak

It is the second time in recent weeks that a gas leak has caused disruption in central London.

23 Jan 2018 2:07 PM IST

Dhir, who worked at Heathrow Airport, allegedly met Mund and Raizada while they were students in London and had plotted the murder by hiring contract killers since 2015. (Photo: Facebook)

UK: Indian-origin woman accused in 12-yr-old orphan's murder faces...

Arti Dhir had been arrested in 2017, after an Interpol alert over the murder of the 12-year-old boy in February same...

23 Jan 2018 1:37 PM IST

The police suspects that he has been killed by militants. (Photo: Representational/File)

Mexican woman cut into pieces, cooked; ex-husband suspected for...

Woman's ex-husband is suspected in what is being investigated as a femicide' - motive is directly related to the...

23 Jan 2018 1:05 PM IST

Narendra Modi told Trump in an Oval Office meeting in June, 2017, Never has a country given so much away for so little in return as the United States in Afghanistan, The Washington Post quoted sources as saying. (Photo: File | PTI)

Trump uses Indian accent to imitate Modi during Afghan talks: report

The White House did not immediately respond to a question on the Post's assertion that Trump has been imitating Modi in...

23 Jan 2018 11:21 AM IST