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India loses fastest growing economy rank; IMF slashes 2017 growth projection by 0.5 % to 6.7%

IMF's 6.7 percent growth rate projection is in line with the Reserve Bank of India's forecast.

Oct 10, 2017

This is how Dubai welcomed Dulquer Salmaan at Solo world premiere [VIDEO]

Solo had a grand world premiere at Galleria Cinemas in Dubai on October 5.

Oct 10, 2017

Don't plough a lonely furrow: India's reply to Pakistan for repeatedly raising Kashmir at UN

India's response came after Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Maleeha Lodhi, said that the UN's agenda of decolonisation will "remain incomplete" if Kashmir issue is not resolved.

Oct 10, 2017

North Korea hackers 'steal US-South Korea war plan'

Hackers from North Korea have reportedly stolen military documents, including the latest US South Korea wartime operational plan. Read to know more.

Oct 10, 2017

Pakistan to discontinue talks with US if asked 'to do more' on terror

Pakistan is not happy with the US' Afghan policy as US President Donald Trump in August slammed Islamabad for providing safe havens for terrorists groups.

Oct 10, 2017

US, Turkey mutually suspend visa services amid escalating tensions

The US embassy also released a statement saying that the "recent events" have compelled the American government to reevaluate Turkey's "commitment" to the security of US mission services.

Oct 9, 2017

Rohingya crisis: At least 12 refugees, mainly children, drown in boat disaster

Rohingya refugees mainly flee to Bangladesh through boats which are operated by fishermen who often cram in dozens of people.

Oct 9, 2017

Beijing will continue road construction in Doklam, Chinese media says

Tensions between India and China escalated in June after Indian soldiers stopped Chinese troops from constructing a road in the uninhabited territory of Doklam.

Oct 9, 2017

China urges India to abide by historic 1890 UK border treaty

As per the provisions of the 1890 UK-China treaty, the Sikkim sector of Sino-Indian border had been demarcated. Read on to know what China has to say about the historic pact to India.

Oct 9, 2017

Donald Trump says diplomacy failed with North Korea, now 'only one thing will work'

Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un have been locked in a bitter war of words over Pyongyang's ambitious nuclear programme.

Oct 8, 2017

At least 11 injured in car crash near London museum, terrorism ruled out

Officers arrested a man aged 40s at the scene and he is now being questioned on suspicion of dangerous driving after being taken to hospital for treatment.

Oct 8, 2017

Gunman attacks Saudi royal palace in Jeddah, two guards killed

The Saudi royal family usually conducts its official business at the Peace Palace during the summer months.

Oct 8, 2017

Japanese GP 2017: Lewis Hamilton takes pole; Nico Rosberg showers praise

Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer, meanwhile, will race his last for Renault at the Suzuka Circuit on Sunday October 8.

Oct 7, 2017

Trump warns Pakistan over harbouring terrorist groups; US diplomats to visit soon

"We have been paying Pakistan billions and billions of dollars at the same time they are housing the very terrorists that we are fighting," said US President Donald Trump, earlier in August, in his address over Pakistan harbouring terrorist groups.

Oct 7, 2017

China issues travel warning to its nationals visiting India after Doklam standoff

The Chinese Embassy in India issued the third travel advisory in four months for its tourists in India.

Oct 6, 2017