Iran port deal: India downplays US sanctions threat

India's foreign minister has said his company will work to communicate the benefits of a strategic port project in Iran after the United States said Indian firms working on the project risked sanctions
15 May 2024, 06:47 AM

Modi's assets total Rs 3cr, mostly fixed deposits: affidavit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who filed his nomination papers for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi constituency today, has four gold rings weighing 45g worth over Rs 2.67 lakh but does not have any immovable asset, as per an affidavit filed by him
14 May 2024, 18:59 PM

Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended himself against criticism that he is stoking divisions between Hindus and Muslims to win national elections as he filed his nomination yesterday for re-election from Varanasi, one of Hinduism’s holiest cities.
14 May 2024, 18:00 PM

AAP will be made accused in liquor policy case: ED

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be made an accused in the alleged liquor policy scam, which has seen three of its key leaders - including party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal - land behind bars, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed the Delhi High Court.
14 May 2024, 18:00 PM

India Lok Sabha polls: Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today filed his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency in the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh
14 May 2024, 07:37 AM

Imran Khan warns govt of countrywide protests over power, gas tariff

The incarcerated founding chairman of PTI and former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday warned the government that countrywide protests would be launched if the government would further increase power and gas tariff
14 May 2024, 05:41 AM

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 50 with 27 missing

Rescuers recovered more bodies on Tuesday after flash floods and cold lava flow on Indonesia's Sumatra island over the weekend killed at least 50 people and left another 27 missing, the country's disaster agency said.
14 May 2024, 05:21 AM

62.9pc turnout in fourth phase

India yesterday voted in the fourth phase of a seven-week long general election as the campaign rhetoric became more strident over economic disparities and religious divisions.
13 May 2024, 18:00 PM

‘We will make Pakistan wear bangles’

Mincing no words, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday attacked the opposition INDIA bloc, calling its leaders “cowards” who were “scared of Pakistan’s nuclear power”.
13 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Japan to introduce online booking for Mount Fuji trail

An online booking system for Mount Fuji's most popular trail was announced on Monday by Japanese authorities trying to fight overtourism on the active volcano
13 May 2024, 07:26 AM

Indian polls: Voting begins in 4th phase; 96 seats up for grab

Millions of Indians today began casting their votes in the fourth phase of polling in parliamentary election encompassing 96 constituencies across ten states and union territories
13 May 2024, 02:21 AM

96 constituencies go to polls in 4th phase today

A string of high-profile ruling BJP and opposition politicians will be in the fray as millions of Indians cast their votes 96 constituencies across ten states and union territories in the fourth phase of India’s marathon Lok Sabha elections today. 
12 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Nepal's 'Everest Man' claims record 29th summit

Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Everest for the 29th time Sunday, breaking his own record for the most summits of the world's highest mountain
12 May 2024, 04:45 AM

Canada arrests fourth Indian national in killing of Sikh activist

A fourth Indian national was charged by Canadian authorities Saturday in the 2023 killing of a separatist Sikh leader in Vancouver
12 May 2024, 02:44 AM

Save India from dictatorship

A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday urged his compatriots to resist “dictatorship”, after the country’s top court provisionally released him from jail to campaign in national elections. 
11 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Afghan floods kill over 300

More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the World Food Programme said yesterday, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured. 
11 May 2024, 18:00 PM

More than 200 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: UN

Flash floods that have ripped through northern Afghanistan left more than 200 people dead in a single province, the United Nations said on Saturday
11 May 2024, 08:27 AM

‘Drove away’ US destroyer in South China Sea

China’s military closely monitored and “drove away” USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South
10 May 2024, 18:00 PM

India SC grants temporary bail to Kejriwal

India’s top court gave temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case yesterday, allowing him to campaign in the ongoing general elections, boosting the opposition alliance of which he is a prominent figure.
10 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Opposition in J&K accuses govt of sabotaging campaigns

Opposition leaders in India’s troubled Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) valley have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration of denying or cancelling permissions to hold campaign events, to help his party’s “proxies”.
10 May 2024, 18:00 PM