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121 detained in crackdown on banned groups, 182 madrasas: Pak

The ministry said it is not a response to Indian anger over claims of Pak's failure to rein militant groups operating in...

7 March 2019 3:24 PM IST

The impact of the explosion was so high that the public at Gachibowli also heard a series of multiple blasts. (Representational image)

Blast strikes near major political gathering in Kabul

No group has claimed responsibility for the blast and no casualties have been reported.

7 March 2019 2:49 PM IST

The Unha-3 rocket at Sohae Satellite Launch Station in Tongchang-Ri. (AFP)

North Korea sat site turns active

Indications of rapid rebuilding' of facility after Hanoi summit collapsed.

7 March 2019 1:13 AM IST

The World Bank brokered the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan after many years of intense negotiations to allocate the waters of the Indus river basin.

Pakistan mobilises additional troops, weaponry along LoC

The Indian Army on Wednesday also issued a stern warning to Pakistan against targeting civilians along the LoC.

7 March 2019 1:10 AM IST

The news comes days after a second summit on denuclearisation between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo:AP)

North Korea rebuilds part of missile site it promised Trump to...

The Center for Strategic and International Studies released a report, citing satellite imagery, that NK is pursuing...

6 March 2019 12:22 PM IST

The auto tycoon is expected to walk out of the custody centre in northern Toyko. (Photo:AP)

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn pays bail, set to leave Japan prison

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn posted bail of 1 billion yen ($9 million) in cash, paving the way for his release from...

6 March 2019 11:51 AM IST

Residents of cities across the globe are plagued by air pollution (Photo: AFP)

Study shows 7 of top 10 most polluted cities are in India; Gurgaon the...

According to a new study, Gurugram which is located in India's capital New Delhi, was the most polluted city in the...

5 March 2019 11:17 AM IST

The court set the bail at one billion yen (USD 9 million), but prosecutors are likely to appeal the decision and could even file additional allegations against Ghosn. (Photo:AP)

Tokyo court finally grants bail to Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn

A Tokyo court on Tuesday granted ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn bail in a shock decision that could see the auto tycoon...

5 March 2019 11:09 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said India and Pakistan need more steps like this (Kartarpur Corridor) for peace in the South Asian region. (Photo: ANI)

Not worthy' of Nobel Peace Prize: Imran Khan

Earlier, Pak political leaders demanded Imran Khan to consider for the award for his role in de-escalating Indo-Pak...

4 March 2019 12:47 PM IST

Watch: Worlds first female robotic news anchor on Chinese channel

Watch: World's first female robotic news anchor on Chinese channel

AI robot named 'Xin Xiaomeng' sported a short haircut and wore a pink blouse and earrings in a one-minute video...

4 March 2019 9:37 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Pak's opposition leader briefs Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak tensions

Sharif, 69, is serving seven-year imprisonment in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case in Lahore's Jail.

3 March 2019 1:38 PM IST

Adhikari was deputy prime minister in the coalition government, which was thrown out in a coup by then King Gyanendra Shah in 2005. (Photo: Twitter/ @RepublicaNepal)

Ex-Deputy prime minister of Nepal Bharat Mohan Adhikari passes away

He was admitted to the hospital for treatment three weeks ago following problems in chest and lungs.

3 March 2019 10:21 AM IST