Indian photographer Raghu Rai, who documented Liberation War, passes away
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Manipur ethnic violence kills 3
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AFP, Quetta
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Voting underway in India's West Bengal and Tamil Nadu
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West Bengal goes to polls amid SIR row
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23 April 2026, 00:00 AM India
Vietnam, South Korea sign deals on tech, nuclear power
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23 April 2026, 00:00 AM Asia

‘Still a world of double standards’

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that it is still a world of “double standards” and those countries which are occupying positions of influence are resisting the pressure to change and those with historical influence have weaponised a lot of those capabilities.
24 September 2023, 18:00 PM

India confiscates properties of top Sikh separatist

India's top investigation agency today confiscated the properties of a prominent Sikh separatist and close ally of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose killing has sparked a diplomatic row between India and Canada
23 September 2023, 12:50 PM

US says it expects India to work with Canada on murder case

The United States made clear on Friday that it expected the Indian government to work with Canada on efforts to investigate the possible involvement of New Delhi agents in the murder of a Canadian citizen in June
23 September 2023, 02:45 AM

After protests, 5 men arrested under stringent law get bail

In a rare occurrence, bail has been given to five men in Manipur despite them being charged under sections of the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
22 September 2023, 18:00 PM

ISRO says 'no response' from Moon lander, rover

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today said it attempted to re-establish communication with Vikram lander and Pragyan rover of Moon mission but has not got any response yet
22 September 2023, 16:22 PM

Indian sports minister won’t attend Asian Games in China

Decision taken in protest of Beijing’s denial of accreditation to some Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh
22 September 2023, 12:17 PM

33% reserved seats for women: Upper house of Indian parliament approves bill

The Indian parliament has given approval to the historic Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill-2023, providing for the reservation of 33 percent of seats in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women
22 September 2023, 05:14 AM

Killing of Sikh Separatist Near Vancouver: India-Canada row escalates

New Delhi yesterday said it is seeking the reduction of Canadian diplomatic staff in India and has stopped visa services, as a row over the killing of a Sikh separatist deepens.
21 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Beijing, Moscow must deepen co-op

Beijing’s top diplomat told President Vladimir Putin that China and Russia must work to strengthen cooperation in the face of a “complex international situation”, Chinese state media reported yesterday. Speaking at a meeting with Putin in Saint Petersburg,
21 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Pakistan sets election for January

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) yesterday announced a general election for January, almost three months later than scheduled, removing political uncertainty over the timing to help salvage a falling economy.
21 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Diplomatic spat: India says visa processing in Canada 'on hold'

India today said it has put visa processing applications in Canada on hold due to “security threats
21 September 2023, 14:30 PM

Pakistan national election to be held in January 2024

Pakistan will hold delayed elections in January next year, the election commission announced today, as the country grapples with overlapping political, economic and security crises
21 September 2023, 11:11 AM

Imran Khan charged with criminal conspiracy over May 9 attacks

Pakistan's Punjab police have charged Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and all others accused with "criminal conspiracy" in all May 9 cases registered in the province, including arson attacks on the residence of the Lahore corps commander
21 September 2023, 07:30 AM

India stops processing visas in Canada: service provider

India suspended today the issuing of visas in Canada, the service provider said, amid a diplomatic row sparked by Ottowa's accusation New Delhi was involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist near Vancouver
21 September 2023, 06:51 AM

Money Laundering: Cash, assets worth $1.76b seized, frozen in S’pore

Singapore police have seized or frozen more than $1.76 billion (Sg$2.4 billion) worth of assets in one of the biggest money laundering cases ever uncovered in the city-state, local media reported yesterday.
20 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Row Over Sikh Leader’s Murder: India tells its citizens in Canada to be cautious

India yesterday urged its nationals in Canada, especially students, to exercise “utmost caution” as ties deteriorate after each nation expelled one of the other’s diplomats in an escalating row over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader.
20 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Thai ex-MP banned for life for ‘disrespecting monarchy’

A Thai politician and activist was banned from politics for life yesterday for breaching “ethical standards” with decade-old photos deemed disrespectful to the kingdom’s revered monarchy.
20 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Indian parliament: MPs approve bill to reserve third of seats for women

Lawmakers in India’s lower house of parliament yesterday approved a bill to reserve 33 percent of seats in the lower house and state assemblies for women. The bill would now have to be approved by the upper house and at least half of India’s state
20 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Modi invites Biden to India’s Republic Day parade

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited US President Joe Biden to be the chief guest at the January 26 Republic Day celebrations during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, America’s ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said
20 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Cash, assets worth $1.76b seized, frozen in Singapore

Singapore police have seized or frozen more than $1.76 billion worth of assets in one of the biggest money laundering cases ever uncovered in the city-state, local media reported today
20 September 2023, 16:10 PM