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Two protesters have been charged with violating Hong Kongs new ban that criminalised the wearing of masks at rallies. (Photo: File)

Pro-government protesters rally in Seoul to support minister

They expressed anger over what they saw as an excessive probe by state prosecutors aimed at intimidating the minister,...

12 Oct 2019 7:37 PM IST

Ravinder Rana, Chief Medical Superintendent of the district hospital said, We tried to resuscitate his breathing but there was no response from him as he was brought dead here. (Photo: Representational)

14 killed, 98 injured in bus accident in Nepal

Police have suspected that the bus was overloaded and that the number of passengers on-board at time of accident might...

12 Oct 2019 1:18 PM IST

No one showed up! Only me! Wearing a mask to show off! This is quite disappointing, said the 20-year-old. (Photo: AP)

'No one showed up!' Hong Kong protests face acid test as movement...

The youth-led movement has radicalised a new generation of protesters unlikely to go readily back into their box.

11 Oct 2019 1:37 PM IST

In this photo released by Chinas Xinhua news agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, at the Tiananmen Square in Beijing. (Photo: AP)

China's Xi says he's watching Kashmir, supports Pak's core interests:...

Xi told Imran Khan during a meeting in Beijing that the right and wrong of the situation was clear.

9 Oct 2019 2:49 PM IST

DNA test SHERLOCK can rapidly diagnose diseases and works like a pregnancy test. (Photo: Pixabay)

Canadian man asks for paternity leave, Japan firm bullies him, makes...

It was the second paternity leave harassment case to be heard in Japan in recent weeks.

9 Oct 2019 1:05 PM IST

A senior Chinese official said it should be left to PM Modi and Xi Jinping to discuss what they wish to. (Photo: File | AFP)

Ahead of Xi's visit, China says Kashmir issue should be resolved...

Both India and China are major developing countries of the world and major emerging markets, Chinese Foreign Ministry...

9 Oct 2019 8:43 AM IST

Abu Salem planned and executed the 1993 bomb blasts in Mumbai.

10 killed in attack on bus in east Afghanistan: Government official

'The bomb was placed in a motorcycle. Unfortunately, 10 civilians including a child were killed,' said Nangarhar...

7 Oct 2019 7:43 PM IST

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court, said children who were using TikTok was vulnerable to exposure to sexual predators.

Indian-origin Singaporean judge joins Brunei Supreme Court

All part-time judges appointed to the Supreme Court of Brunei are designated as judicial commissioners.

7 Oct 2019 5:43 PM IST

Two protesters have been charged with violating Hong Kongs new ban that criminalised the wearing of masks at rallies. (Photo: File)

2 protesters charged in 1st use of Hong Kong's new mask ban

A conviction for violating the mask ban carries a penalty of up to a year in jail and a fine.

7 Oct 2019 10:49 AM IST

China on Saturday said the Indian embassy in Beijing was advised to shift the venue of an event to mark Mahatma Gandhis 150th birth anniversary on October 2 due to celebrations in the capital city on the occasion of 70th anniversary of the founding of the country. (Photo: Twitter/ EOIBeijing)

Purely technical': Chinese official on change in Gandhi Jayanti event...

On October 1, China organised a mega celebration at the heart of Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of...

6 Oct 2019 1:20 PM IST

A protester reacts as she tackled by riot police during a massive demonstration outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Hong Kong police have used tear gas and high-pressure hoses against thousands of protesters opposing a highly controversial extradition bill outside government headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Subway stations, malls shut as Hong Kong braces protests against mask...

Opponents and protesters saw it as the start of a slippery slope tipping the international finance hub into...

6 Oct 2019 12:32 PM IST

Imran Khans maiden speech to the UN General Assembly went on for about 50 minutes, far exceeding the 15-20-minute time limit that leaders are expected to adhere. (Photo: AP)

Pak rejects India's remark on Imran Khan's 'provocative' speech during...

Pakistan has kept up its futile efforts, even as it has been snubbed globally over the matter time and again.

6 Oct 2019 10:59 AM IST