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In this Oct 16, 2016 photo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as both shake hands with leaders at the BRICS summit in Goa, India. (Photo: AP)

Modi only world statesman to stand up to China's Belt and Road...

India boycotted the BRF organised by China in May this year to highlight its concerns over Beijing pushing projects...

17 Nov 2017 11:52 AM IST

Air pollution also increases the lifelong risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer (Photo: AFP)

Smog-filled Indian, Pak cities may turn into snow globes'

New Delhi & several other North Indian states have been enveloped with toxic smog for over a week, forcing authorities...

17 Nov 2017 2:01 AM IST

US President Donald Trump shakes hand with China President Xi Jinping at the end of a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (Photo: AFP)

You think they'll say thank you: Trump muses after China frees US...

The three players are due to give a press conference in California later Wednesday.

16 Nov 2017 6:05 PM IST

Thousands of Rohingyas have fled a military operation in Rakhine state, in Myanmar.

Army gangraped Rohingya women, made them watch family's murder: Report

Of the 29 rape survivors interviewed, all but one were gangraped by two or more perpetrators.

16 Nov 2017 5:20 PM IST

CPI(M) leader was shot dead by seven motorcycles-borne miscreants, who pumped bullets at Salauddin Halder. (Representational Image)

21-year-old Indian student shot dead by robbers at grocery store: US

The incident was reported to the police when a customer who had stopped by to buy some goods, discovered Jasser's body...

16 Nov 2017 12:28 PM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump and Indian-American Nikki Haley, the Governor of South Carolina. (Photo: AP)

Trump's Asia tour indicates that US is ready to lead again, says Nikki...

Donald Trump's visit helped strengthen the international community's commitment to addressing the security threats posed...

16 Nov 2017 11:12 AM IST

The move comes days after the Public Broadcasting Service aired a documentary on H-1B visa programme that allows skilled workers from countries like India to fill high-tech jobs in the US. (Photo: DC/File)

US Congressional committee votes to raise salary of H-1B visa holders

The bill prohibits H-1B dependent employers from replacing American workers with H-1B employees, there are no longer any...

16 Nov 2017 10:36 AM IST

Investigators view a pickup truck involved in a deadly shooting at the Rancho Tehama Reserve, near Corning, California. (Photo: AP)

Four killed in California mass shooting

Gunman went on rampage in a school, other rural areas before being killed.

16 Nov 2017 6:23 AM IST

President Donald Trump will dispatch his top diplomatic and military advisors to Pakistan in the coming weeks. (Photo: AFP | File)

Trump says strong ties with Philippines vital for military reasons,...

The US president also said that he repaired relations with Philippines which soured after Obama criticized Duterte.

15 Nov 2017 4:43 PM IST

The US President concluded his speech by discussing the issue of Rohingya Muslims. (Photo: AP)

Resolve disputes, deny terror financing, stop N Korea: Trump to Asia

The US is closely monitoring the spread of extremism in the Southeast Asia.

15 Nov 2017 4:13 PM IST

With his leadership, integrity & experience, Ken will build a strong partnership with India that will benefit our nation & our people, the US Vice President said. (Photo: AFP)

Kenneth Juster, top economic expert, sworn in as US Ambassador to...

The position has been lying vacant since Richard Verma resigned from the post after the swearing in of Donald Trump

14 Nov 2017 3:16 PM IST

Donald Trump Jr faced criticism for tweeting on a months-old comment from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that terror attacks are part of living in a big city. (Photo: AP)

Trump Jr. corresponded with WikiLeaks during, after 2016 US election

In the exchanges WikiLeaks asks Trump Jr. to release his father's tax returns to the site.

14 Nov 2017 12:01 PM IST