Articles by Pritha Mallick

US revokes visa waiver to foreigners who visit North Korea

Details about the new travel provision reveal, visitors who have travelled to eight countries including North Korea since March 1, 2011, are no longer eligible to the visa-free entry.

15 days ago

China threatens US against deploying missiles in South China Sea

China has expanded its military capabilities by deploying a large number of intermediate-range missiles in South China Sea that has disturbed the Indo-Pacific region, including India.

16 days ago

Is China a 'currency manipulator'? Beijing hits back by halting import of US farm products

A weak Chinese currency makes US products more expensive while making Chinese products more attractive in foreign markets.

16 days ago

El Paso shooting: 'Will continue responsible sale of guns,' says Walmart

The retail giant received public condemnation for continuing to sell firearms despite increasing public debates demanding ban of the sale on weapons in the country.

17 days ago

200 flights cancelled in Hong Kong amid worsening political crisis

Daily transport, including eight railway lines and the airport express, was affected as several protestors blocked trains from leaving stations on Monday morning.

17 days ago

New 'dengue-like disease' spreading among children in Bangalore

Factors such as rains and re-opening of schools have attributed to the spread of the infection among children.

17 days ago

US imposes fresh sanctions on Russia for Skripal case

The sanctions include US opposition to the extension of any loan or financial or technical assistance to Russia by international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

18 days ago

Ex Maldives vice-president Ahmed Adeeb sent back after India rejected asylum plea

Ahmed Adeeb was facing an active travel ban by the Supreme Court of Maldives. He was also facing investigation for corruption and money laundering.

19 days ago

Who is Bhasha Mukherjee, the Indian-origin doctor who became Miss England 2019?

The beauty with brains has completed two medical degrees - a Bachelor of medical sciences and another bachelor of medicine and surgery -- from the University of Nottingham.

19 days ago

North Korea launches more missiles; Trump says he isn't bothered

Japan said the launches have not threatened its national security as it didn't enter its exclusive economic zone.

20 days ago

Bangkok serial blasts injure four as city hosts Asean security summit

Key officials from world powers, such as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, are in Bangkok to attend the ASEAN summit.

20 days ago

Jaishankar slams Trump for Kashmir mediation offer, says will talk only with Pakistan

US President Donald Trump broached the topic of mediating between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue for a second time on Thursday.

20 days ago

Will US withdrawal from Russian missile treaty boost arms race with China?

While the US has said it will not deploy new nuclear-armed missiles in Europe, it hasn't made any pledge not to deploy conventional weapons.

21 days ago

China bans Arabic script, Islamic symbols in bid to 'Sinicise' Muslim population

China accepts Taoism as its only indigenous religion. Buddhism has been accepted as the true 'Chinese religion' by the Chinese Communist Party.

21 days ago

Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead, say US officials

News of al Qaeda's heir's death comes days after UN Security Council said the deteriorating health of al-Zawahiri has raised doubts about succession in the world's most notorious terror group.

21 days ago

'For better or for woof': Woman weds pet golden retriever on British TV

Elizabeth Hoad previously mentioned that she made the decision to marry her dog after she found that she was "unlucky in love".

22 days ago

Russian Instagram influencer Ekaterina Karaglanova killed, stuffed in a suitcase

Ekaterina Karaglanova's body was found with multiple knife wounds in the neck and chest by her parents who visited her locked apartment after she didn't answer their calls.

22 days ago

Dubai ruler's runaway wife applies for forced marriage protection order

Princess Haya is reportedly living in her mansion worth $107 million in Kensington Palace Gardens, Central London.

22 days ago

Al-Qaeda remains resilient with Lashkar, Islamic State emerging as global security threat: UN

The deteriorating health of Al-Qaeda leader Aiman Muhammed al-Zawahiri has raised doubts on the issue of succession.

22 days ago

India boosts air power; inks Rs 1,500 crore missile deal with Russia

The new missiles will enhance Indian military prowess by providing Sukhoi the capability to attack the enemy at long range.

23 days ago