India rejects report by UN human rights expert that says Indian youth face retaliation, terms claims as ‘hearsay’
United Nations, Oct 17: India has rejected as “hearsay” a report by a UN human rights expert that has taken note of the “satirical...
Trump waives tariffs on Russian oil buyers, specified sanctions under new law
Washington, Oct 17: US President Donald Trump has waived tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods imported from the five largest purchasers...
Top Pak commander criticises Rajnath Singh’s remarks on future terror attacks
Islamabad, Oct 17: A top military commander in Pakistan has criticised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks that any future terrorist act originating from the...
Bangladesh celebrates Durga Puja under heavy security; PM, President stress communal harmony
Dhaka, Oct 17: Bangladesh is celebrating Durga Puja under extensive security arrangements, as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir greeted...
‘Deeply disturbing’, India’s envoy to US on mass shooting attempt at Hindu temple
Washington, Oct 15: India’s ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Thursday termed the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple near Chicago...
Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery
Rome, Oct 15: Pope Leo XIV met with a top aide on Thursday and resumed working from the hospital, as doctors reported his lung...
China, Pakistan armies begin joint drills using Chinese weapons, equipment
Beijing, Oct 15: The armies of China and Pakistan began joint military exercises in a high-altitude area in Xinjiang, using weapons and equipment provided...
34 children, teacher killed as school roof collapses in northwest Pakistan
Peshawar, Oct 15: At least 34 children and a teacher were killed when the roof of a private school collapsed on Thursday in Peshawar,...
New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
Beijing, Oct 15: A new bridge linking China and North Korea opened Thursday after more than a decade of delay, signalling deeper ties between...
17 children, teacher killed, over 40 injured as school roof collapses in Pakistan
Peshawar, Oct 15: At least 17 children and a teacher were killed and more than 40 people injured when the roof of a private...
Three Indians killed in Germany building fire: Reports
London, Oct 14: Three Indian nationals were killed in a fire at a residential building in the German city of Bochum, local media reported...
Indonesia’s top Muslim council opposes upcoming Andrea Bocelli concerts over Israel ties
Jakarta, Oct 14: Indonesia's top Islamic council met with government officials Wednesday to voice its opposition to two upcoming concerts by Italian tenor Andrea...
