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Sources said that though junior level officials from both sides were having flag meetings.

Pakistan to free 360 Indian prisoners within days

The foreign office spokesperson regretted that India postponed the Kartapur meeting earlier this week which was crucial...

6 April 2019 6:27 AM IST

Fanned by strong winds it quickly spread through the mountainous area. (Photo:AP)

South Korea declare National Emergency amid mammoth forest fire

A giant forest fire swept across swathes of South Korea on Friday, as authorities declared a rare national disaster.

5 April 2019 2:02 PM IST

Authorities are looking into new allegations that Ghosn transferred some USD 15 million in Nissan funds. (Photo:AP)

Japan Court extends Carlos Ghosn detention until April 14

The Tokyo District Court said it had accepted a request from prosecutors to detain the 65-year-old auto tycoon for a...

5 April 2019 12:27 PM IST

Some of the money is believed to have been used to buy a luxury boat allegedly used by Ghosn and his family. (Photo:AP)

'Fourth charge incoming', Carlos Ghosn announces press conferance

Tokyo prosecutors are considering pressing a fresh charge against Carlos Ghosn, local media said on Wednesday.

3 April 2019 4:35 PM IST

The 65-year-old took his seat in the dock and pleaded not guilty to seven charges of corruption and money laundering. (Photo:AP)

Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak pleads not guilty as corruption trial...

Malaysia's disgraced former leader Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.

3 April 2019 1:41 PM IST

On the 73rd anniversary of the end of World War II last year, Akihito reiterated deep remorse over the war and his continued wishes for peace. (Photo:AP)

Japan workers 'bored' & 'dont know what to do' during prolonged...

A survey showed 45 percent of Japanese 'felt unhappy' about the long vacation, with only 35 percent saying they 'felt...

3 April 2019 12:46 PM IST

Nirav intends to appeal for bail in UK high court

Mr Modi intends to appeal his bail decision, but he has not yet submitted the appeal, a CPS spokesperson confirmed.

3 April 2019 2:53 AM IST

Former president Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf. (Photo: AP/File)

Pervez Musharraf treason case: Verdict to be out soon

Pervez Musharraf will get all legal rights if he appears before the court on May 2, the Supreme Court said.

2 April 2019 6:24 AM IST

'Positive progress' made on listing of Azhar as global terrorist by...

China last week defended its repeated attempts to block the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global...

1 April 2019 2:53 PM IST

A massive rainstorm that swept through many places in Nepal on Sunday killed 25 people and injured at least 400 others. (Photo: ANI)

Death toll rises to 35 in Nepal rainstorm; Army deployed

The security forces are on alert and two MI 17 helicopters have been kept in standby mode for deployment in case of...

1 April 2019 8:42 AM IST

Adel will hold discussions with his Pakistan counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi. (Photo:ANI)

Pakistan envoy to India named new Foreign Secretary

Foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi announced the decision in Multan while speaking to reporters.

1 April 2019 12:33 AM IST

Patrolling rangers chanced upon the struggling herd in a national park east of Bangkok on Wednesday afternoon, park superintendent Prawatsart Chantheap told AFP. (Photo: AFP)

Six baby elephants stuck in muddy pit rescued by Thailand park rangers

After 3 hrs of digging to build makeshift ramp, mud-covered babies managed to stumble out of pit one-by-one as rangers...

30 March 2019 11:57 AM IST