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The final deal for the procurement of Tejas fighter jets is likely to be inked within the next five months. (Photo: PTI)

Japan demands explanation after US fighter jet drops fuel tanks into...

The US military stated that one of its F-16s was forced to 'jettison two external fuel tanks' after an engine fire broke...

20 Feb 2018 1:33 PM IST

Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli also said he would revive the China-backed USD 2.5 billion hydropower project which was scrapped by the previous government. (Photo: PTI)

Will deepen ties with China to get more leverage with India, says...

Oli said he wants to 'update' relations with India 'in keeping with times' and favours review of all special provisions...

20 Feb 2018 10:01 AM IST

newly-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, takes oath from Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain at the Presidential palace in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

'Pak PM didn't act on JuD fearing a crisis'

Earlier, Pakistan endorsed the United Nations' list of banned terrorist organisations.

20 Feb 2018 7:11 AM IST

A Myanmar royal is trying hard to restore his country's heritage

U. Soe Win admitted that the British took away everything from his forefathers, when they sent them into exile.

20 Feb 2018 12:36 AM IST

According to the court papers, it was not clear that if Perumals injuries were caused by the accident or they were inflicted before the crash. (Representational image)

Indian-origin man faces death penalty for murder of co-worker in...

Arimuram allegedly got into a fight with Perumal, who was then driving a prime mover and he was a passenger.

17 Feb 2018 6:28 PM IST

According to the official figures, there are 32,153 maxi cabs out of which around 20,000 are not registered as school vans, clearly flouting the school cab guidelines.

Pakistan claims India targeted school van

The spokesperson said Pakistan was always ready for talks with India to resolve all outstanding issues including core...

16 Feb 2018 3:49 AM IST

He wooed her even though she had a boyfriend. She initially played along but later apologised, telling him it was a joke all along. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin man faces life term for stabbing nurse after rejection...

After she fell to the floor, he continued stabbing and slashing her on her head, neck, body and arms.

15 Feb 2018 10:41 AM IST

Earlier studies had shown significant abnormalities in the white matter in the brains of people who had experienced child abuse (Photo: AFP)

17,862 kids abused in Pakistan since 2013

The federal agency partnered with a non-profit organisation called Sahil, which works on children rights and their...

15 Feb 2018 2:14 AM IST

NAB seeks travel ban on Sharif, family

Sharif and his family members are being tried in accountability court for alleged corruption.

15 Feb 2018 2:14 AM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu

Indict Netanyahu on charges of bribery, breach of public trust:...

'I have been subject to at least 15 probes; All attempts resulted in nothing, and this time too they will come to...

14 Feb 2018 10:05 AM IST

The Maldivian government called on all parties to refrain from such calls and reiterated that it had maintained good relations with India since the country declared its independence. (Photo: FIle/AP)

Calls for Indian intervention threat to sovereignty: Maldives

The Maldivian defence ministry statement said the Maldives 'firmly believes that India would not act on any such calls.'

14 Feb 2018 9:35 AM IST

Hafiz Saeed has been under house arrest in Lahore since January 30. (Photo: File)

Pakistan finally declares Hafiz Saeed a terrorist

Officials said the new ordinance meant that all those individuals and entities listed by the United Nations also stand...

14 Feb 2018 1:48 AM IST