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Jagmeet Singh becomes first Sikh in Canada to contest for NDP leadership

The 38-year-old politician, who represents Bramalea-Gore-Malton, made the announcement of his candidature on Monday.

May 16, 2017

Tattoo removal fiasco: This Thailand girl's shocking story will make you think twice before getting inked [Graphic photos]

The 21-year-old tried the non-surgical approach, Rejuvi, to remove the tattoo from her chest.

May 16, 2017

'India wants to see sovereign Palestine co-existing peacefully with Israel,' says Modi

PM Modi in his statement said that India continues to support development and capacity building efforts of Palestine.

May 16, 2017

The Hague Battle: India says Kulbhushan Jadhav faces 'concocted' charges, Pakistan conducted farcical trial

India sought "annulment" of the death sentence meted out to alleged Indian spy and former Naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav by an army court in Pakistan for alleged "espionage and subversive activities."

May 16, 2017

Pakistan should be friends with India, Afghanistan; will not let Sharif govt wage war, ex-President Zardari says

The former Pakistan President condemned the Sharif-led government for creating discord along the lines of what he perceives to be "American foreign policy."

May 15, 2017

North Korea says 'perfect weapon system' tested, can carry heavy nuke

United States rocket scientists said the missile launched by North Korea on Monday showed considerable progress the country made towards developing an intercontinental ballistic missile.

May 15, 2017

China says India won't get a big role if it decides to join One Belt, One Road project later

The Global Times report said India's decision to shun the event was "regrettable".

May 15, 2017

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed detained for 'spreading terror in the name of jihad,' says Pakistan

This is the first time Pakistan has admitted that Hafiz Saeed was detained because he was spreading terror in the name of jihad.

May 14, 2017

North Korea open to holding dialogue with Donald Trump administration

A top North Korean diplomat on Saturday said that a dialogue with US President Donald Trump's administration was possible.

May 13, 2017

Turkey accident: At least 20 dead after midibus veers off cliff in Mugla province

Rescue teams and safety and fire fighter personnel from the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) were rushed to the site of the accident.

May 13, 2017

US decides to participate in China's One Belt, One Road initiative while India remains unsure

India has not yet confirmed its participation, citing lack of a trustworthy environment on China's part to carry out the projects.

May 13, 2017

Pakistan gave declaration to International Court of Justice days before Kulbhushan Jadhav death sentence

The International Court of Justice on Tuesday, May 9, had put a stay on Jadhav's death sentence, a day after India approached it with the case.

May 13, 2017

US imposes sanctions on JuD, other Pakistan-based terror groups to stop funding

US sanctions on Pakistan-based terrorist organisations came a day after the Director of National Intelligence said that these groups may be planning attacks on India and Afghanistan.

May 12, 2017