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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before the group photo session at 2017 Brics Summit in Xiamen, Fujian province in China, on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

One plus one eleven not two: China on bettering relations, uniting...

China is upholding its rights and legitimate interests and taking care to preserve the relationship with India.'

8 March 2018 3:01 PM IST

Buddhist-Muslim relations have worsened in recent years amid the rise of hard-line Buddhist groups, which accuse Muslims of forcing people to convert and destroying sacred Buddhist sites. (Photo: AP/ Representational)

Trapped in mosques: Despite Sri Lanka emergency, Buddhists burn Muslim...

At least 20 Muslim homes appeared badly damaged and flames engulfed one two-story home.

8 March 2018 1:34 PM IST

The relief for feature phone manufacturers was provided after they complained that installing GPS would push up the cost of these phones.

Ruining their character: B'desh Islamic school burns hundreds of...

The school was not against technology but that the negative results of mobile phones far outweigh its positives.'

7 March 2018 5:54 PM IST

The government order came as anti-Muslim rioting flared anew, with Buddhist mobs attacking mosques and Muslim-owned shops in at least two towns. (Representational Image/ AP)

Sri Lanka emergency: Govt blocks Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp amid...

Anti-Muslim riots began Monday after a Buddhist Sinhalese man died after reportedly being attacked by a group of Muslim...

7 March 2018 4:44 PM IST

There are restrictions to fly drones in India. Lack of clarity in the guidelines has stopped us from exploring more opportunities around drones, Mr Singh said. (Representational image)

Pakistan army claims to have shot down Indian spy drone' near Kashmir

Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan and both claim the region in its entirety.

7 March 2018 10:38 AM IST

Kim Jong-Un has overseen unspoken reforms that have allowed the market to play a greater role in North Koreas economy. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea says it's willing to give up its nuclear weapons

Koreas to set up leader-to-leader hotline, offering highest-level contact.

7 March 2018 1:38 AM IST

President Xi Jinping

Will 'take necessary measures' if US harms country's economic...

Steel producers in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea and Turkey rely far more heavily on the US market.

4 March 2018 11:48 AM IST

President Xi Jinping was formally reappointed head of the Communist Party Wednesday, commanding a new ruling council whose role will likely be eclipsed after he established himself as Chinas most powerful leader in decades. (Photo: AP)

China set to ratify removal of two-term limit for Xi

The Parliament season formally commenced with the opening of the CPPCC at the Great Hall of People.

4 March 2018 12:28 AM IST

The deal with China is Pakistans way of actually insurance against a hostile India, and a way of finally breaking free of an increasingly acrimonious relationship with the United States. (Photo: File)

CPEC just economic project or safety net against hostile' India, US?

The friendship of China and Pakistan, two long-standing allies, is concerning ordinary Pakistanis.

26 Feb 2018 8:22 PM IST

A court in Bangladesh on Monday extended the bail of imprisoned ex-prime minister and main opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia until March 13 in a graft case. (Photo: File)

Bangladesh court grants embattled ex-PM Khaleda Zia bail extension in...

The charges against Zia had led to her boycotting polls in 2014, which triggered widespread protests at the time.

26 Feb 2018 7:17 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: File)

Protests over indefinitely extending Xi's rule gives way for Chinese...

The ruling Communist Party on Sunday proposed to remove a constitutional clause limiting presidential service to just...

26 Feb 2018 1:28 PM IST

Xi, who has concentrated power, accumulated titles and purged potential rivals since becoming head of state in 2013, could remain president for life. (Photo: File)

Great leap backwards?' Xi sets stage for lifetime rule, returning to...

But Xi, 64, has adopted Mao's playbook, tightening his grip with a relentless crackdown on civil society and corruption.

26 Feb 2018 1:14 PM IST