Politics

Atul Khare speaks during a news conference in Jakarta

Atul Khare, highest-ranking Indian at UN, gets more responsibilities

Atul Khare will take over the newly-created Department of Operational Services that was created as part of a process to streamline operations at the United Nations under Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Jul 7, 2018

Angela Merkel condemns Turkish leaders for Nazi comparisons

Iran hails nuclear talks in Europe as 'constructive'

The country received an economic package from European countries as it looks to stabilise its economy following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA.

Jul 7, 2018

U.K. Activists Inflate Giant Baby Donald Trump Balloon In Preparation For U.S. Presidential Visit

Trump expects quick trade deal with Britain: US ambassador

United States president Donald Trump is set to visit the UK for the first time since assuming the presidency. According to the US Ambassador, the country is looking for a trade deal amidst the global trade war.

Jul 7, 2018

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May commences a meeting with her cabinet

British PM wins government backing for Brexit plan

After a marathon meeting, the cabinet has approved of prime minister Theresa May's plans for Brexit that includes a UK/EU free trade area and a business-friendly customs model.

Jul 7, 2018

Protestors at anti-Trump protest in Los Angeles

Trump administration seeks extension over deadline to reunite separated migrant family

Authorities say DNA testing taking time, background checks on parents need to be done to ensure that they pose no risks to their children.

Jul 7, 2018

Abdulla Yameen, President of the Maldives, greets Nawaz Sharif,

Amid stand-off with India, Maldives signs deal with Pakistan

In a fresh security challenge to India, the Maldives has signed an agreement with Pakistan in the energy sector. The country has been denying visas for Indians who are working on delayed construction projects that are being financed by India in the country.

Jul 7, 2018

BJP MP Gopal Shetty resigns after calling Christians 'angrez'

Soon after Gopal Shetty's bizarre comment on Christians went viral and was panned from all quarters, the 64-year-old MP from Mumbai North constituency stepped down from his post.

Jul 6, 2018

Who is Asiya Andrabi? Chief of all-woman brigade Dukhtaran-e-Millat who once raised Pakistani flag in Srinagar

Under the directions of Union Home Ministry, the NIA registered a case against Andrabi and Dukhtaraan-e-Milat for delivering hate speeches in Jammu and Kashmir. DeM was banned by the government under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Jul 6, 2018

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in prison over corruption charges

Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz was sentenced to seven years in prison while her husband Captain (retd) Safdar was given a year in jail in the case filed by the National Accountability Bureau.

Jul 6, 2018

Hotel motel Patel wallas: Modi taps into sentiments of US-based Gujaratis to promote Indian tourism

Prime minister Narendra Modi also heaped praises on the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living in the United States and said that they were making India extremely proud.

Jul 6, 2018

Twitter lambast BJP leader Subramanian Swamy after he accused Rahul Gandhi of taking cocaine

Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal of Shiromani Akali Dal has also accused the Congress president Rahul Gandhi of taking drugs.

Jul 6, 2018

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad to visit China after suspending projects worth $20 billion

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday the "unfairness" of contracts for Beijing-backed projects would be a key issue he would raise during a visit to China next month.

Jul 6, 2018

President Donald Trump signs executive order withdrawing US from TPP trade deal

US-China trade war begins with tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products

Tariffs on Chinese goods go into effect. Beijing promises it will retaliate, but doesn't say how.

Jul 6, 2018

Supreme Court reiterates that Chief Justice is 'master of roster'; disposes Shanti Bhushan's PIL

Supreme Court ruled out outside intervention in the working of the apex court, saying it can harm the independence of the judiciary.

Jul 6, 2018

Netizens rejoice while artists lament as EU Parliament rejects controversial copyright law

318 members of European Parliament voted against implementing the Copyright Directive. While it would have protected the right of artists and musicians with original content, the law would also have stifled the sharing of articles and memes on social networking platforms.

Jul 6, 2018

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Politics

Atul Khare, highest-ranking Indian at UN, gets more responsibilities

Iran hails nuclear talks in Europe as 'constructive'

Trump expects quick trade deal with Britain: US ambassador

British PM wins government backing for Brexit plan

Trump administration seeks extension over deadline to reunite separated migrant family

Amid stand-off with India, Maldives signs deal with Pakistan

BJP MP Gopal Shetty resigns after calling Christians 'angrez'

Who is Asiya Andrabi? Chief of all-woman brigade Dukhtaran-e-Millat who once raised Pakistani flag in Srinagar

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in prison over corruption charges

Hotel motel Patel wallas: Modi taps into sentiments of US-based Gujaratis to promote Indian tourism

Twitter lambast BJP leader Subramanian Swamy after he accused Rahul Gandhi of taking cocaine

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad to visit China after suspending projects worth $20 billion

US-China trade war begins with tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products

Supreme Court reiterates that Chief Justice is 'master of roster'; disposes Shanti Bhushan's PIL

Netizens rejoice while artists lament as EU Parliament rejects controversial copyright law

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]