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Irans Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met his Indian counterpart, Sushma Swaraj, in New York on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: AP)

Killed mastermind of deadly attack on military parade: Iran

The Guards said their forces had killed a man named Abu Zaha and four other militants in Diyala province in Iraq.

17 Oct 2018 1:55 PM IST

Telefilm Canada is a government corporation reporting to the federal government through the minister of Canadian heritage. (Representational image)

Canada legalises sale and recreational use of marijuana

It was praised by pot enthusiasts and investors in an industry that has seen pot stocks soar on the Toronto and New York...

17 Oct 2018 12:19 PM IST

Had it not been for early agriculture, Earths climate would be significantly cooler today (Photo: AFP)

Storm heading your way': UN warns of growing hunger, climate change...

The UN aims to achieve a Zero Hunger world by 2030, but faces three obstacles: conflicts, climate change and an economic...

16 Oct 2018 5:59 PM IST

Britains Prime Minister Theresa May addresses the House of Commons, London, with an update on the latest developments in the Brexit negotiations. (Photo: AP)

Brexit deal achievable amid drifts with EU, says Theresa May

May said EU had responded positively to her proposal for time-bound UK-wide arrangement until solution to Irish border...

16 Oct 2018 2:41 PM IST

The video of Harsimranjit Singh Khera, several Sikh leaders believe, has exposed his false claims of gaining independence on Sikhs principles and beliefs. (Photo: ANI)

UK-based pro-Khalistan activist captured kissing transsexual in viral...

Many believe that the content of the video is in contrast with what the radical leader preaches.

15 Oct 2018 5:54 PM IST

Moon said Trumps decision left him perplexed and was very regrettable. (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong Un sincere about denuclearisation, should be rewarded: S...

Moon said Kim was 'sincere, calm and polite' and 'felt frustrated by the international community's continuing mistrust'.

15 Oct 2018 12:16 PM IST

Scientists from Hokkaido University demonstrated for the first time that horses integrate human facial expressions and voice tones to perceive human emotion

In a first, Indian-origin visually impaired man to get guide horse in...

The 24-year-old could not rely on commonly used guide dogs for visually impaired and that is how concept of miniature...

14 Oct 2018 2:28 PM IST

Pope Francis demands for every possible measure to be taken to protect young refugees. (Photo: AFP)

Pope accepts resignation of US cardinal over abuse cover-up claim

Cardinal Wuerl had offered to resign earlier after facing criticism over a report detailing mass sexual abuse cases when...

13 Oct 2018 11:14 AM IST

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Govt didn't know about Dassault pick: Nirmala Sitharaman

Dassault negotiated for years with India's state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the order, with the jets...

13 Oct 2018 1:28 AM IST

The nuptials have drawn most senior members of the royal family, including Eugenies grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who will host a champagne luncheon for the newlyweds shortly after the ceremony. (Photo: AP)

Another royal wedding for Britain as Princess Eugenie weds Jack...

Princess Eugenie, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, married Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel.

12 Oct 2018 6:27 PM IST

The new members will serve a term of three years beginning January 1, 2019. (Photo: File | AP)

India set to be elected to UN Human Rights Council for three years

All candidates, regardless of rights records, are virtually assured seats as 18 nations are vying for 18 seats across 5...

12 Oct 2018 11:31 AM IST

Signing an offset contract is a requirement of Indian law (Defence Procurement Procedure). The implementation of offsets is an obligation and, under the Indian regulation, the choice of the partners belongs to us, Dassault CEO Eric Trappier was quoted as saying. (Facebook screengrab/ Indian Defence Updates) (Facebook screengrab/ Indian Defence Updates)

Reliance has 10 pc offset in Rafale, in talks with 100 firms: Dassault...

'We're in talks with about 100 Indian firms, including around 30 with which we've already confirmed partnerships,'...

12 Oct 2018 10:32 AM IST