Politics

Modinomics, South Korea can Combine to Lift Global Economy, President Park Tells PM Modi in Seoul

"I have always been fascinated by Korea," says PM Modi.

May 19, 2015

Isis: Children wave guns in celebration of taking of Ramadi

Islamic State (Isis) posted online on Monday (18 May) a video of what was said to be Mosul residents celebrating Isis taking the Iraqi city of Ramadi.

May 18, 2015

Ivan Massow launches campaign to become gay, ex-alcoholic, dyslexic Mayor of London

British businessman announces candidacy in candid cartoon video

May 18, 2015

Burundi: Demonstrations resume as army tells protesters You march, we shoot

Protesters in Burundi defying President Pierre Nkurunziza by continuing to demonstrate against his decision to run for a third term

May 18, 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry seeks international cyber stability

US Secretary of State John Kerry addressed students at Korea University in Seoul on Monday (18 May), seeking to promote the importance of seeking international cyber stability.

May 18, 2015

Quake-Ravaged Nepal Bans Building Houses Above Two Storeys

Nepal's local development ministry says it will take action against officials found approving building maps in violation of the building code.

May 18, 2015

India, South Korea to Expand Defence, Security Cooperation: Modi

PM Modi said he has invited South Korean companies to invest in the manufacturing of defence equipment in India.

May 18, 2015

AAP Locks Delhi Principal Secretary's Office over Shakuntala Gamlin's Appointment as Acting Chief Secretary

AAP, on Saturday, issued a transfer notice to Principal Secretary Anindo Mazumdar.

May 18, 2015

Burundi: 100,000 flee violence after attempted coup

Up to 50,000 Burundian refugees are stranded in an overcrowded lakeside village on the border with Tanzania, as aid agencies warn of mounting tension with local people and fear of disease.

May 18, 2015

Modi in South Korea LIVE: PM Gifts Tagore's Poem to President Park Geun-hye

PM Narendra Modi will later hold talks with President Park Geun-hye.

May 18, 2015

Modi Arrives in South Korea to Conclude 3-Nation Tour

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Seoul to an enthusiastic welcome from the Indian diaspora.

May 18, 2015

Bihar Assembly Polls: 'Mother of all Elections' likely in Sept-Oct, says CEC Zaidi

CEC Nasim Zaidi said polling dates will be decided after monitoring important factors, such as festivals, holidays, exams and weather conditions.

May 17, 2015

New Sri Lanka Army Chief Attacked by Rights Group

Maj Gen Jagath Dias was appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army last week.

May 17, 2015

Centre Condemns Delhi CM Kejriwal over 'Character Assassination' of Shakuntala Gamlin

AAP is protesting against the appointment of Gamlin as the acting chief secretary of Delhi.

May 17, 2015

Modi Again Targeting Opposition on Foreign Soil: Congress

Congress had earlier slammed Modi for his remarks concerning the UPA during his three-nation visit to France, Germany and Canada.

May 17, 2015