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Fridays consultative meeting was called by China, Pakistans all-weather ally, on Islamabads request to discuss the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

China raises Kashmir issue at UN, calls it 'dispute from past'

China, a close ally of Pakistan, also stressed that no actions should be taken that would unilaterally change the...

28 Sept 2019 3:17 PM IST

Imran Khans maiden speech to the UN General Assembly went on for about 50 minutes, far exceeding the 15-20-minute time limit that leaders are expected to adhere. (Photo: AP)

In slip of tongue, Imran Khan calls PM Modi Indian president in UNGA...

Khan was addressing 74th session of the UNGA.

28 Sept 2019 12:45 PM IST

Responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans speech at the United Nation General Assembly, India on Saturday said his speech qualifies as brinkmanship and not statesmanship. (Photo: PTI)

Here is how India slammed Pakistan with questions at UN General...

Slamming Pakistan on the global level, India raised the following questions.

28 Sept 2019 11:11 AM IST

The number of migrants taken into custody at the US-Mexico border is expected to drop by 25 per cent in June, in part due to Mexican efforts to stem the flow, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security said on Friday. (Photo: File)

US judge blocks Trump's bid to detain migrant kids indefinitely

President Donald Trump's administration has faced numerous court challenges over its efforts to curb migration.

28 Sept 2019 9:55 AM IST

Addressing the UN, Modi said that the 21st-century India was making an effort not just for itself but for the world whether it was in the fight against global warming, peacekeeping missions, or alleviating millions of people from poverty. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi in UNGA address positions India as a world leader

While ending the speech, Modi urged the world to stick together especially in weathering the modern day storms.

28 Sept 2019 9:47 AM IST

US President Donald Trumps special representative for Ukraine, Kurt Volker, resigned on Friday, sources familiar with the situation said. (Photo: AFP)

Amid probe, Trump's envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker resigns: sources

Volker had served in the position on a part-time, unpaid basis since 2017.

28 Sept 2019 9:43 AM IST

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg attended the Friday For Future rally in Berlin, Germany. (Photo: AP)

Greta Thunberg: Grown-ups mock children because world view threatened

The youth climate movement has drawn criticism from some who accuse students of overreacting and say they would be...

28 Sept 2019 9:29 AM IST

Gabbard had added that India was one of Americas closest allies in Asia and is a country of growing importance in a critical region of the world. (Photo: ANI)

Democrat leader Tulsi Gabbard meets PM Modi in New York

The meeting comes a week after the Democratic Party member apologised for not able to attend Howdy, Modiâ€ event.

28 Sept 2019 9:21 AM IST

Khan, who is currently on a week-long visit to the US, delivered his maiden address to the United Nations General Assembly and touched upon several issues, including climate change, money laundering and Islamophobia. (Photo: AP)

Islamophobia creating divisions, hijab becoming a 'weapon': Pak PM...

Khan said Since 9/11 attacks Islamophobia had grown at an 'alarming' pace.

28 Sept 2019 9:02 AM IST

Modi said India was honoured to host a special event marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: Twitter)

PM concludes US visit, thanks Americans for exceptional hospitality

At UNGA PM Modi shared his thoughts on how India will keep working towards making our planet more peaceful, prosperous...

28 Sept 2019 8:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi talks peace, Imran Khan warns of war

Imperative that world unites against terror: PM; Imran highlights Kashmir.

28 Sept 2019 1:58 AM IST

The Kashmiri Pandits also made their presence felt at the mega Howdy Modi! event, by holding up posters praising the PM for the abrogation of Article 370 and wearing saffron shirts. (Photo: ANI)

Kashmiri Pandits, Balochs, Mohajirs gather outside UNHQ to support...

Ethnic communities, who face human rights atrocities under Pak govt and ISI, urged him to highlight their plight on...

27 Sept 2019 8:14 PM IST