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Sikkim standoff worsens: China issues stern threat to move troops; India rejects warning

Taking a tough stance on the Sikkim standoff, India dismissed China's demand that the Indian Army must immediately withdraw its troops from Doklam near the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction.

Aug 2, 2017

Afghanistan: At least 29 killed in attack on Shi'ite mosque in Herat

More than 1,700 civilians have been killed in attacks in Afghanistan so far this year.

Aug 2, 2017

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Sikkim standoff: How affected are Chinese firms in India amid calls of boycott?

How are Chinese firms doing in India amid calls for boycott of Chinese goods from various quarters? Find out.

Aug 2, 2017

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Sikkim standoff: Boycotting Chinese goods will backfire on India, Chinese media claims

A Chinese daily has said that plans by India to boycott Chinese goods could end up backfiring on the country. Read to know how right or wrong they are.

Aug 1, 2017

Modi govt prepares list of corrupt officials, plans crackdown from August 15

According to the recent amendments, the inquiring authority must present the report within six months.

Jul 31, 2017

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese troops enter deep into Indian territory in Uttarakhand

Chinese soldiers transgressed into Barahoti in Uttarakhand on July 25. It comes at a time when the two countries are involved in a standoff in the Doklam region in Sikkim.

Jul 31, 2017

Suicide bomber attack near Iraqi embassy in Afghan capital Kabul: officials

Afghan security forces battled gunmen near a police compound and the nearby Iraqi embassy in Kabul on Monday following a suicide bombing, officials said.

Jul 31, 2017

Chinese Army capable of defeating 'all invading enemies', says Xi Jinping

In the military parade on Sunday, around 12,000 troops participated while 129 aircraft and 571 pieces of equipment were on display.

Jul 30, 2017

Turkish women participate in rights protest in Istanbul

Although Istanbul has been seen as a relatively liberal city for women and gay people, critics say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Islamist-rooted AK Party have shown little interest in expanding rights for minorities, gays and women.

Jul 30, 2017

Nawaz Sharif ousted: What lies ahead for India, Kashmir and peace talks?

The ouster of Nawaz Sharif as the PM of Pakistan has raised a huge question mark on the process of dialogue and negotiations for peace between India and Pakistan.

Jul 29, 2017

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz likely to be next Pakistan PM; all you need to know

Shehbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Punjab in Pakistan, is known to be a strict disciplinarian and powerful administrator.

Jul 29, 2017

North Korea tests another ICBM, claims all of US in strike range

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally supervised the midnight launch of the missile on Friday night and said it was a "stern warning" for the United States that it would not be safe from destruction if it tries to attack.

Jul 29, 2017

Panama Papers verdict: Nawaz Sharif disqualified by SC, steps down as Pakistan PM

A report submitted by a six-member joint investigation team on July 10 had stated that Sharif's family was guilty of perjury, tampering documents and concealing sources of income.

Jul 28, 2017