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the ruling party is further expected to discuss matters related to legislation regarding the extension of services of the army chief and the appointment of a chief election commissioner and other members of the electoral body. (Photo: ANI)

Imran Khan cuts short Geneva visit, calls meeting to discuss Musharraf...

The government, too, expressed its reservations to the verdict.

18 Dec 2019 8:40 PM IST

The accident took place near village Samroli in Udhampur district around 2 AM when the driver of the truck lost control over the vehicle while moving from Srinagar to Jammu with a Bhakerwal family, a police official said. (Photo: Representational)

Five dead, dozens injured in Hong Kong bus crash

Police said five people were certified dead at the scene with dozens injured.

18 Dec 2019 4:25 PM IST

On November 28, Bajwa got a six-month conditional extension from the Supreme Court, ending an unprecedented legal wrangle that shook the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan and pitted the powerful military against the judiciary. (Photo: File | AP)

-'Unbridled power can be dangerous-': Pak SC on General Bajwa-'s...

PM Khan had extended Bajwa-'s tenure through a notification in August, but the SC suspended it on Nov 26.

16 Dec 2019 8:50 PM IST

Stephen Biegun, the US special envoy for North Korea, arrived in South Korea on Sunday as Pyongyang stepped up pressure on Washington to make concessions to revive stalled denucleasisation talks ahead of a year-end deadline. (Photo: AP)

US envoy Stephen Biegun slams North Korea comments as -'hostile,...

Biegun said the US was -'fully aware of the strong potential for North Korea to conduct a major provocation in the days...

16 Dec 2019 1:55 PM IST

The pilgrims were returning home after visiting the famed Hindu Kalinchowk Bhagwati temple when the bus veered off the highway about 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of the capital, Kathmandu, police official Prajwal Maharjan said. (Photo: ANI)

14 pilgrims dead, 18 injured after bus drives off highway, crashes in...

Maharjan said police were investigating the cause of the crash but the roads were slippery because of winter rain.

15 Dec 2019 12:34 PM IST

Chinas embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

China suspends planned additional tariffs on US goods

The move follows US President Trump-'s cancellation of new tariffs on Chinese products as part of a -'phase one-' trade...

15 Dec 2019 11:53 AM IST

Protesters block a road by burning tyres during an agitation against the passing of Citizenship Amendment Bill in Assam on Thursday. Several flights and trains were cancelled

B-'desh asks India to increase Guwahati security amid protests over...

The Foreign Ministry in Bangladesh said that Indian envoy Das met acting foreign secretary Ahsan at his office on...

13 Dec 2019 11:01 AM IST

$Pakistan: Lahore HC to hear Maryam\s petition for removal of name from ECL today$ World

Pakistan: Lahore HC to hear Maryam-'s petition for removal of name...

Maryam urged the LHC to declare the order of putting her name on the ECL as null and void and terming it illegal.

9 Dec 2019 2:21 PM IST

Tens of thousands snaked their way through the financial hubs main island under crisp winter skies in what looked set to be the biggest turnout in months. (Photo: AFP)

Hong Kongers mark half year protest anniversary with huge rally

Semi-autonomous Hong Kong has been battered by increasingly violent demonstrations.

8 Dec 2019 1:56 PM IST

Thousands of black-clad protesters from all walks of life gathered in Hong Kong on Sunday under a crisp blue sky for a rally that is expected to gauge support for democracy in the financial hub which has been roiled by protests for six months. (Photo: AP)

-'Will fight until I die-': Hong Kong protests cross half-year mark...

In a statement on Saturday, govt appealed for calm and said it has -'learned its lesson and will humbly listen to and...

8 Dec 2019 1:07 PM IST

North Korea said Sunday it carried out a very important test at its long-range rocket launch site. (Photo: File)

North Korea carries out â€˜very significantâ€™ test at satellite...

The UN bans North Korea from launching satellites because it is considered a test of long-range missile technology.

8 Dec 2019 9:44 AM IST

From quiet beginnings just a few weeks ago, The Rapist is You! - the creation of four performance artists from a Chilean feminist group - has turned into a mighty global roar against sexual violence. (Photo: Youtube/ screengrab)

-'The rapist is you!-' Global anthem against sexual violence making...

The Indian chapter of it â€” -'A Rapist in Your Way Intervention India Chapter In Solidarity-', â€” is scheduled to take...

7 Dec 2019 12:01 PM IST