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Taliban rejects pleas by Afghan elders for a ceasefire extension

The Taliban on Monday rejected pleas by Afghan elders and activists for an extension of this month's ceasefire and said they amounted to a call for surrender to foreign forces.

Jun 26, 2018

Photojournalist Goldblatt, who documented apartheid, dies aged 87

Renowned South African photojournalist David Goldblatt, who documented the impact of apartheid on the lives of ordinary people, died on Monday from cancer aged 87.

Jun 26, 2018

Jacinda Ardern's gift to Prince Harry & Meghan Markle or a big blunder? You decide

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern calls Prince Harry and Meghan Markle the Duke and Duchess of Essex instead of Sussex. Her address came while talking to media post her delivery.

Jun 25, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Uruguay top Group A with comfortable win over 10-man Russia

Luis Suarez scored again as Uruguay ensured they would go into the last 16 as the Group A winners. Hosts Russia suffered their first defeat of Fifa World Cup 2018

Jun 25, 2018

Amid impasse on Assumption Island project, India and Seychelles agree to work on naval base

Both India and Seychelles have agreed upon working together on developing a naval base at the Assumption Island. This was followed by India announcing $100 million to Seychelles for improving its defence capabilities.

Jun 25, 2018

Amid Arab boycott, Qatar's new friends find rich openings

A year ago, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt had cut transport and trade links with Doha, accusing it of backing terrorism - a charge it strongly denies.

Jun 25, 2018

China willing to continue talks with France over Airbus deal

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday Beijing was willing to continue talks over the purchase of Airbus jets after French President Emmanuel Macron failed to clinch a deal earlier this year.

Jun 25, 2018

Another Chinese space station about to fall? China lowers orbit of Tiangong-2

Tiangong--2 might also be de-orbiting and falling back to the Earth, here is how you can track its progress.

Jun 25, 2018

Reliance Industries to go for Jio IPO in 2-3 years: Report

In December 2017, Bloomberg reported that RIL was considering a Reliance Jio IPO by early 2019.

Jun 25, 2018

China's ban on plastic waste import has led to a massive global trash pile-up

Now that China is not recycling this plastic, neighbouring countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and South Korea are getting inundated with plastic waste.

Jun 25, 2018

Major milestone beckons MS Dhoni in England; cricketer set to emulate Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid

Dhoni, who is still going strong in T20Is and ODIs, will join an elite list of cricketers headed by former captain and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Jun 25, 2018

How did 14-year-old boy die in Karnataka Sainik school? Parents put teachers in the dock

The family alleges that the school authorities sent the body to the hospital without informing the police.

Jun 25, 2018

Bleeding Punjab National Bank sets up 6,900 loan recovery cells

Around 3,000 additional personnel from various other operations have been moved to the stressed asset vertical, whose sole job is to focus on recoveries.

Jun 25, 2018

JK Rowling sends surprise gifts to Jammu and Kashmir students

The entire episode began when Kulsum wrote a handwritten letter to Rowling describing how the writer has inspired her.

Jun 25, 2018

Spotted birds or drones on India border? China's new surveillance mode in offing

Reports say that more than 30 government and military agencies have used bird-like drones for surveillance in at least five provinces in the last few years. Some of these regions include border areas shared with India.

Jun 25, 2018