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The terrorist activities of the Taliban, the Haqqani Network, ISIS as well as al-Qaeda and its proscribed affiliates the LeT and the JeM need to end, Akbaruddin said. (Photo: Tweeter)

Terrorists cannot be allowed to negotiate from 'place of advantage':...

Akbaruddin said the 'sanctuaries and safe havens' provided to terror networks have to be addressed for a peace in...

20 Jun 2019 6:50 PM IST

The strip of land starts from the curb where two mailboxes have been installed and go under the wall separating the garages. (Photo: Representational)

He paid USD 9,100 to own villa, but turned out to be strip of grass

Kerville Holness later sought a refund, but Florida officials now say he is stuck with the deal.

20 Jun 2019 5:44 PM IST

Syed Akbaruddin on Friday said the states who are apologists for terrorists will continue to provide alibis to justify their actions and inaction. (Photo: ANI)

India warns against hasty US-Taliban peace deal

Indian diplomat Syed Akbaruddin cautioned that terrorist organisations cannot be allowed to negotiate from position of...

20 Jun 2019 2:39 PM IST

The study does not include the huge adjoining ranges of high-mountain Asia such as the Pamir, Hindu Kush or Tian Shan, but other studies suggest similar melting is underway there as well. (Photo: AP)

Himalayan glaciers melting doubled since 2000: Study

Currently harbouring some 600 billion tonnes of ice, the Himalayas are sometimes called the earth's 'Third Pole'.

20 Jun 2019 1:45 PM IST

Ten drones and two unidentified flying objects (UFOs) were spotted at IGI airport and Dwarka area near IGI airport from January 2010 to January 2019, said the Delhi police.

No airspace violation: US after Iran claims to shot down drone

news website run by Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said a US drone was shot down over the southern Iranian province...

20 Jun 2019 1:25 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

Trump escalated attacks with treason claim: New York Times publisher

Arthur Sulzberger said, 'no more serious charge a commander in chief can make against an independent news organization'.

20 Jun 2019 1:07 PM IST

At UNSC meet Indian Ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin said: We must focus on addressing the challenges posed by cross border terrorism emanating from safe havens and sanctuaries to our region and especially to Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI)

India supports Afghan-led inclusive peace process: Syed Akbaruddin

'The conduct of transparent, credible and timely Presidential elections during the year will assist in this endeavour,'...

20 Jun 2019 12:37 PM IST

(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Credible evidence' linking Saudi's Crown Prince to Khashoggi's...

The expert also said that UN chief should launch international probe over Khashoggi murder.

19 Jun 2019 3:54 PM IST

Wells said that the United States relationship with Pakistan remains one of its most complex and most consequential. (Photo: File)

US expresses 'strong views' on IMF loan to Pakistan, pushes for...

The US has serious reservations over global lenders like the IMF providing a bailout to Pakistan to pay off Chinese...

19 Jun 2019 3:44 PM IST

McEver said that she made the crystallised book in 2014 and that the artwork has no religious meaning. (Photo: Screenshot of McEvers blog)

A Bible? A Quran?: Reality check of viral post shows different story

Posts claiming the book was a Bible or Quran found underwater hail the supposed discovery as miraculous.

19 Jun 2019 2:30 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

Data rebukes Trump's claim; after years of improvement, US air quality...

While it remains unclear whether this is the beginning of a trend, health experts say it's troubling to see air quality...

19 Jun 2019 1:31 PM IST

Trump will launch his campaign against the backdrop of mounting Democratic calls for his impeachment. (Photo:AP)

Trump revives focus on Clinton email controversy at 2020 campaign...

Trump set off for the rally along with First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and his wife.

19 Jun 2019 12:29 PM IST