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Watch: India's first howitzer purchase since Bofors boosts Army, 'Make in India' mantra

India is getting its first M777 ultra-lightweight artillery guns 30 years after the Bofors deal, and it is good news in more than one way. Read to find out how.

May 18, 2017

Austria passes resolution banning distribution of Quran, use of full-face veil

Women who wear garments that fully cover their faces in Austria will have to pay fine up to 50 Euro ($A225) from October this year.

May 18, 2017

Leaders cut across party lines to mourn the death of Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave

As political leaders are taking to Twitter to express their grievances on the demise of Anil Madhav Dave, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan has announced a two-day mourning in the state.

May 18, 2017

CPEC will see China 'colonising' Pakistan? Islamabad was always at mercy of outsiders; that's nothing new

Contrary to claims in the media, Pakistan always banked on external aid for its survival. But that the country is at least debating the issue of external aid is a positive message.

May 18, 2017

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson talks about alcohol in gurudwara, faces criticism

The foreign secretary made the alcohol comments in reference to the UK signing an agreement with India to abolish taxes on Indian imports of British whisky.

May 18, 2017

Anti-BJP front jolted as Sharad Pawar declines to be presidential candidate

NCP leader Sharad Pawar has declined to be the presidential candidate for the anti-BJP coalition, delivering a big blow to the alliance. Pawar apparently does not see the numbers stacking up in his favour. Read to know more.

May 18, 2017

Former FBI chief Robert Mueller appointed to probe Trump-Russia ties

Trump, whose anger over the allegations has grown in recent weeks, took the news calmly and used it to rally his team to unite and move on.

May 18, 2017

Cisco Systems to lay off 1,100 employees as part of restructuring plan

Cisco Systems announced on Wednesday that it would lay off 1,100 employees. The company, based in San José, California, had announced 5,500 job cuts in August 2016.

May 18, 2017

Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passes away

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Anil Madhav Dave has died at the age of 61.

May 18, 2017

Here's how Indian Navy ship INS Sharda foiled piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden, saving Liberian vessel [PHOTO]

Sukanya-vlass patrolling ship INS Sharda answered a distress call from Liberian ship MV Lord Mountbatten, and saved it from Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden.

May 18, 2017

International Court of Justice to announce Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict today

The ICJ will announce its ruling on the Kulbhushan Jadhav death sentence case in the afternoon on Thursday, May 18.

May 18, 2017

How could Donald Trump be impeached?

With a growing list of scandals in his short tenure as U.S. president, some critics are really starting to talk about the prospect of impeaching Donald Trump.

May 17, 2017

How could Donald Trump be impeached?

With a growing list of scandals in his short tenure as U.S. president, some critics are really starting to talk about the prospect of impeaching Donald Trump.

May 17, 2017

India fast-tracks nuclear power programme with Cabinet nod to heavy-water reactors

India will build 10 pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) to boost its nuclear power generation capacity and also add to the 'Make in India' initiative. Read to know more.

May 17, 2017

Why Irans election is important to the world

A year ago few would have believed that Hassan Rouhani would struggle to win re-election in Iran. But when Iran goes to the polls on 19 May, Rouhanis future is far from certain. Hardliners have coalesced around Ebrahim Raisi, a 56-year-old cleric that is sceptical of Irans nuclear deal with the West and is understood to have the favor of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader.

May 17, 2017