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19 Jan 2018

India

China: Doklam belongs to us; construction activity is legitimate

In a claim that can have shocking implications, China has claimed that the Doklam area has "always been" under its "effective jurisdiction." Thus, its construction activity is "legitimate." They asked India not to comment on it.

19 Jan 2018

Pakistan News

Pakistan's Katas Raj temple seeks visitors as pond runs dry

The sacred pond in the Katas Raj temple complex of Pakistan, the Amrit Kund, is on the verge of running dry.

19 Jan 2018

Pakistan News

US's warning: Prosecute Hafiz Saeed to "fullest extent of law"

The US has again forced fair-weather friend Pakistan to deal with Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. They have called for his prosecution "to fullest extent of law."

19 Jan 2018

India

Report: Huge spike in Indian immigrants wanting US citizenship

A study by the Pew Research Centre has found that India and Ecuador registered the highest spikes in immigrants wanting to become US citizens between 2005-2015.

19 Jan 2018

Donald Trump

Views on wall between US, "dangerous" Mexico never changed: Trump

After White House Chief of Staff, John Kelly, stated President Trump's stance on the US-Mexico wall was evolving, the latter denied changing his views on the same.

19 Jan 2018

Global Warming

Last 17 years have been the hottest since 1880: NASA

2017 was the warmest without El Nino, the Pacific weather pattern that adds to the rising temperatures, reported NASA on Thursday.

19 Jan 2018

Astronauts

When NASA engineers thought women astronauts needed makeup in space

When women joined NASA astronaut corps in 1978, male engineers designed them a thoughtful gift: a makeup kit. They figured females couldn't do without it, even in space.

18 Jan 2018

Facebook

How a Facebook selfie led cops to a murderer

Two years ago, Cheyenne Rose Antoine, now a 21-year-old, got into a heated argument with her friend Brittney Gargol, then 18.

18 Jan 2018

Russia News

Russia Probe: Prosecutors to interview Steve Bannon; no grand-jury testifying

After being subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury, former Trump aide Steve Bannon has instead agreed to be interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team as part of the investigation into Russia's alleged interference in 2016 US Presidential Election.

18 Jan 2018

India

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his eventful Mumbai visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Mumbai today.

18 Jan 2018

India

China occupies North Doklam: Should India be worried?

It seems last year's 73-day Doklam standoff hasn't affected Chinese resolve. Reportedly, China has increased its troop presence and construction activity in North Doklam near the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction.

18 Jan 2018

Donald Trump

Trump's 'highly-anticipated' fake news 'awards' are out

President Donald Trump keeps his word. He promised a US-Mexico border wall, he's apparently building it. He promised "immigration reform", he's doing it.

18 Jan 2018

Donald Trump

Is being unfit for presidency the same as being mad?

Amid rising questions on his mental health, Donald Trump took a 10-minute cognitive fitness test last week.

17 Jan 2018

Pakistan News

'No case against Hafiz Saeed Sahib': Pakistan PM

In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi told, in a television interview, that action cannot be taken against the alleged mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Hafiz Saeed as no case was registered against him in Pakistan.

17 Jan 2018

India

Netanyahu in India: Busy day for Israeli PM in Ahmedabad

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has landed in Ahmedabad on his fourth day in India. The day started with a roadshow from the airport to Sabarmati Ashram along with PM Narendra Modi.

17 Jan 2018

Donald Trump

President Trump's former adviser Steve Bannon summoned in Russia probe

As part of an investigation into Donald Trump campaign's possible links to Russia during the 2016 US Presidential election, a subpoena was issued against Trump's former Chief Strategist Steve Bannon.

16 Jan 2018

India

India invites Israeli companies to take advantage of FDI regime

At an India-Israel business summit, PM Narendra Modi invited Israeli companies to "take advantage of the liberal FDI" in India, especially in defense.

16 Jan 2018

Celebrity

Of Aziz Ansari, the celebrity mask and sexual entitlement

"...But why didn't she leave if she felt so violated?"

15 Jan 2018

ISIS

Twin bomb attacks in Baghdad kill at least 35

At least 35 people were killed in double suicide bombings in Tayaran Square in Baghdad, the second attack in three days.

15 Jan 2018

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan President doesn't want women to buy alcohol

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has overruled his government's reform to let women buy alcohol.

15 Jan 2018

India

Netanyahu in India: Several MoUs expected to be inked

Israel's relationship with India is a "marriage made in heaven"; that India voted against recognition of Jerusalem as its capital doesn't change anything, PM Benjamin Netanyahu said.

14 Jan 2018

South Korea

Hong Kong: Man brutally kills wife, child at Ritz-Carlton

In a horrifying incident of double murder, a South Korean is suspected to have killed his wife and seven-year-old son this morning at Hong Kong's five-star Ritz-Carlton hotel.

14 Jan 2018

Hollywood

Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari accused of sexual assault

Adding to the growing list of Hollywood men accused of sexual abuse, Aziz Ansari has now been hit with sexual misconduct allegations.

14 Jan 2018

North Korea

Hawaii: False emergency warning of ballistic missile attack triggers panic

Earlier today, Hawaiians experienced a sense of extreme panic and relief in a span of half an hour. A mistaken emergency alert was sent to residents warning them of an imminent missile attack. An employee at the state emergency management agency reportedly pushed the "wrong button."

13 Jan 2018

Murder

Sherin Mathews's adoptive father charged with her murder

Wesley Mathews, the Indian-American adoptive father of Sherin Mathews, has been charged with capital murder after an autopsy ruled that the 3-year-old girl died from "homicidal violence."

13 Jan 2018

Donald Trump

Trump paid Rs. 82 lakh to pornstar to stay silent

US President Donald Trump's lawyer had reportedly brokered a $130,000 payment to a porn star to prevent her from talking of an alleged sexual encounter with Trump.

13 Jan 2018

Donald Trump

Donald Trump in "excellent health", says White House doctor

Amid questions over his mental fitness to hold the post of US President, spurred by a damaging new book, Donald Trump has been proclaimed to be in "excellent health" by the White House doctor.

13 Jan 2018

Saudi Arabia

First women-only car showroom opens in Saudi Arabia

A few months after they were allowed to drive, women get their first exclusive car showroom in Saudi Arabia. This was opened in Jeddah's Le Mall.

FBI releases age-progressed photos of Neerja Bhanot's 1986 flight hijackers

The FBI has released age-progressed photos of the four attackers involved in the 1986 hijack of Pan Am Flight 73 that killed 20, including Indian flight attendant Neerja Bhanot.

12 Jan 2018

Sweden

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange given Ecuador citizenship

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is now a citizen of Ecuador, which is also helping him reach a "dignified and just" solution with Britain.

12 Jan 2018

Donald Trump

Why take people from 'shithole' countries?: Trump discusses immigrants

It's no secret that US President Donald Trump is not a fan of immigrants, but his recent comments have shocked several quarters.

12 Jan 2018

Malaysia

Hunting for MH370: Malaysia offers $70mn to ocean exploration firm

The government of Malaysia has inked a deal with an American ocean exploration firm, Ocean Infinity to launch a new search for the missing flight MH370.

12 Jan 2018

Washington DC

Washington renames Russian embassy street after murdered Russian politician

In a new development, the Washington DC City Council has unanimously voted to rename the street which houses the Russian embassy after slain Russian politician Boris Nemtsov.

12 Jan 2018

Pakistan News

Pakistani anchor brings daughter on show to condemn 8-year-old's rape

As Pakistan reels with the horrific rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl, a popular anchor hosted news bulletin with her infant daughter on her lap as a protest against the appalling incident.

11 Jan 2018

H-1B Visa

Bill for increasing green card allocation introduced in US

US President Donald Trump's policy changes with respect to immigrants have been in news quite a lot.

11 Jan 2018

India

Mumbai-Delhi third busiest air route, but with poor punctuality

The Mumbai-Delhi air route was the third busiest last year with about 130 flights daily, an air travel intelligence company has found.

11 Jan 2018

India

SRK, Cate Blanchett, Sir Elton John honored with Crystal Awards

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is one of the three winners of the prestigious Crystal Awards this year. He is sharing the honor with actress Cate Blanchett and musician Sir Elton John.

11 Jan 2018

Pakistan News

After Trump withdraws military aid, Pakistan stops intelligence co-operation

What is deteriorating the relations of US and Pakistan? Are they suffering from the tit-for-tat syndrome?

11 Jan 2018

London

Shopkeeper of Indian-origin beaten to death in London by teenagers

A 49-year-old shopkeeper of Indian-origin was punched fatally outside his London store on Saturday night by teenagers for refusing to sell them cigarette paper. He died of his injuries in a hospital on Monday afternoon.

11 Jan 2018

Pakistan News

Panama Papers case: 4 more witnesses testify against Nawaz Sharif

Four more witnesses have reportedly testified against ousted-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif before an anti-graft court.