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'Harmony and peace is our message, not dissension ': PM Narendra Modi...

'I am delighted to inform you that we are running a big campaign in India to free the country of single use plastic,' he...

27 Sept 2019 7:56 PM IST

Both Modi and Anastasiades discussed the broad spectrum of bilateral relations, pursuant to the State visit of the President of India to Cyprus in September 2018. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi meets Cyprus President Anastasiades , reiterates India's...

Only Turkey recognises northern Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, while Republic of Cyprus is accepted by world...

27 Sept 2019 2:17 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has formed a seven-member committee in connection with the status of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

'What about concern over plight of Muslims in China?' US to Imran Khan

It marked one of his most strident speeches on the situation in Hong Kong since massive anti-govt protests broke out...

27 Sept 2019 1:51 PM IST

Narendra Modi and Imran Khan are scheduled to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan next month. (Photo: File)

PM Modi, Imran Khan to address 74th UN General Assembly today

Imran Khan is likely to address the UN General Assembly shortly after Modi's speech.

27 Sept 2019 1:12 PM IST

Earlier on Wednesday, he held his first meeting with US President. (Photo: Twitter)

'First let me take a selfie': El Salvador President tells UN before...

'If you'll just bear with me a second,' Prez said, pulling out a phone, lifting it up to his grinning face and snapping...

27 Sept 2019 12:41 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his government intended to prevent instability in the foreign exchange market after a possible Washington exit from the nuclear accord. (Photo: AP)

Rouhani demands 'evidence' that Iran attacked Saudi oil facility

The United States, France, Germany and Britain have all blamed Iran for the strikes on the kingdom's Abqaiq plant.

27 Sept 2019 12:37 PM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets business leaders at the end of India-Canada business forum in Mumbai on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Trudeau to march with teen climate activist Greta Thunberg

Justin Trudeau, who faces elections October 21, paddled up in a canoe Thursday in Ontario to make announce he would be...

27 Sept 2019 12:33 PM IST

Ajay Kumar, 33, bowed with his hands clasped together in a traditional Indian greeting as he walked away from a detainee processing centre in El Paso. (Photo: AP)

Indian seeking asylum in US released from detention after 70-day...

Kumar and fellow Indian detainee Gurjant Singh began their hunger strike July 8 after rejection of their asylum claims...

27 Sept 2019 12:25 PM IST

People gather on a street in downtown Mexico City on Thursday during an earthquake. (Photo: AFP)

US brings down refugee limit to all-time low of 18,000 for next year

The President's companion executive order also potentially limits the places where those that are accepted can be...

27 Sept 2019 11:42 AM IST

Indo-Iran ties have been on a upswing in the past few years. (Photo: PTI)

PMâ€‰Modi, Iranian president Rouhani meet on sidelines of UN General...

India, Iran and Afghanistan later signed a trilateral agreement providing for transport of goods among the three...

27 Sept 2019 9:47 AM IST

We are committed to ensuring that Indians have access to the worlds best products, Trump said. (Photo: File)

Whistleblower in Trump Ukraine scandal a CIA officer: report

The man 'was detailed to work at the White House at one point' but has since returned to the CIA, the Times said.

27 Sept 2019 9:22 AM IST

Pakistani troops fired rocket propelled grenades (RPG) and small arms at around 1035 hours during ceasefire violation. One round landed on a barrel type store shelter in Poonch causing it to catch fire, Jammu-based defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand said on Tuesday evening. (Representational Image)

US to send 200 troops, Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia

Iran has denied responsibility, and Hassan Rouhani on Thursday challenged US and others to provide evidence to back up...

27 Sept 2019 9:01 AM IST