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Preliminary information is that there was a helicopter that made a forced landing, emergency landing, or landed on the roof of the building for one reason or another, he was quoted as saying by the CNN. (Photo: FDNY | Twitter)World
Helicopter crash-lands on roof of Manhattan building, pilot killed

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the helicopter made a 'forced landing, emergency landing or landed on the roof.'

11 Jun 2019 10:04 AM IST

A man guides a raft through a polluted canal littered with plastic bags and other garbage in Mumbai, India. (Photo: AP)World
'We owe it to our planet,' says Canadian PM; to ban single-use...

Canada's decision comes following the establishment of an Ocean Plastics Charter announced by Trudeau at the G7...

11 Jun 2019 9:56 AM IST

On Monday, London-based art dealer Kenny Schachter, writing for the website Artnews, offered answers: the painting now resides on the gargantuan yacht owned by powerful Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: AFP)World
World's most costly painting on Saudi prince's yacht: Report

Riyadh never confirmed or denied that report.

11 Jun 2019 9:38 AM IST

President Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a deal. (Photo:AP)World
50 pc tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

Trump said the United States, under his leadership, is a country that can no longer be fooled.

11 Jun 2019 9:33 AM IST

Chinas government has offered mild criticism of the ban, saying immigration policy was a sovereign right but reasonable concerns must be considered. (Photo: Representational Image)World
No expansion yet of US-Mexico asylum programme after Donald Trump deal

Text of the deal stated that expansion of so-called Migrant Protection Protocols also known as 'Remain in Mexico,' would...

10 Jun 2019 1:35 PM IST

The French president offered the young oak to Trump on the occasion of a state visit to Washington in 2018, and the two shovelled dirt around it under the watchful eyes of their wives -- and cameras from around the world.(Photo: AP)World
Oak tree symbolising Trump-Macron friendship dead

It was a symbolic gesture: the tree came from a northern French forest where 2,000 US Marines died during the First...

10 Jun 2019 1:15 PM IST

India is to build an entirely new line, leveraging Boeings commercial and defence experience. (Photo:AP)World
American Airlines extends cancellations of 737 Max flights until Sept...

Quoting an airline statement, The Washington Post reported that the cancellations will affect approximately 115 flights...

10 Jun 2019 11:43 AM IST

The lowest rungs of police forces often used the provision for harassment and extortion. The sooner its off the statute book, the easier life would get for LGBTQ people.World
Panic at LGBTQ parade in US due to man's threat to shoot, says police

Hundreds of people ran for cover after mistakenly believing gunshots were fired, 7 were taken to hospitals after being...

10 Jun 2019 10:14 AM IST

This image made available by NASA shows the planet Mars. This composite photo was created from over 100 images of Mars taken by Viking Orbiters in the 1970s. The attraction is sure to grow on Monday, November 26 with the arrival of a NASA lander named InSight. (NASA via AP, File)World
Trump calls moon 'part of Mars', asks NASA to focus on 'bigger things'

Trump's comment came ahead of NASA's 2024 moon mission which will carry humans around the moon for the first time after...

8 Jun 2019 5:32 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)World
US puts 'onus for peace between India, Pak on Islamabad': Reports

, India has rejected Pakistan's offer of talks, maintaining that terror and talks cannot go together.

8 Jun 2019 5:21 PM IST

Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar (Photo: PTI)World
US experts heap praises on EAM S Jaishankar, call him one of world's...

He is known for his skilful diplomacy, tough negotiating tactics and strategic vision, has served as Indian ambassador...

8 Jun 2019 2:06 PM IST

Michael R. PompeoWorld
India Ideas Summit to be addressed by US Secy of State Mike Pompeo

The India Ideas Summit will be marking its 44th annual meeting next week.

8 Jun 2019 12:23 PM IST

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