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Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by dignitaries upon his arrival in Nepal. (Photo: Twitter | @PIB_India)

UN says India can play a key role in Nepals bid to expand global trade

India can play a key role in Nepal's bid to expand its international trade being a close neighbour of the landlocked...

17 Feb 2019 3:22 PM IST

United States, State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert (Photo: AP)

Heather Nauert withdraws her nomination for US envoy to United Nations

In a surprise move, State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert withdrew her nomination to replace Indian-American...

17 Feb 2019 12:16 PM IST

Vice Preident Venkaiah Naidu addressing an event at Prayagraj Kumbh on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

United Nations must act to prevent terror strikes across the globe:...

We never attack any country but unfortunately, our neighbour (Pakistan) is aiding and funding terrorism and creating...

17 Feb 2019 10:53 AM IST

A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 44 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)

Pulwama attack: India hikes customs duty to 200 per cent on imports...

On Friday, India announced withdrawal of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to Pakistan.

17 Feb 2019 10:35 AM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) is tasked to guard the India-Pakistan International Border in the Jammu region of the state. (Representational Image | PTI)

US asks Pak to freeze funds of terror groups, supports action against...

The US asked Pakistan to freeze without delay the funds and other assets of the UNSC-designated terrorist networks and...

16 Feb 2019 10:26 AM IST

Wang said the technology could convert up to 90 per cent of the polyolefin plastic into useful products, including clean fuels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tackling the plastic menace

Millions of tons of plastic waste could be turned into clean fuels, other products.

8 Feb 2019 6:24 PM IST

Saritha R Menon

Waiting for United Nations pageant

An inspiration to all women whose dreams took a backseat when motherhood took over, Saritha believes in body positivity.

7 Feb 2019 6:12 AM IST

Ju oversaw the launch of North Koreas Unha 2 long-range rocket in 2009, which he watched alongside then leader Kim Jong Il, Yonhap news agency said. (Photo: AFP)

UN experts say North Korea hiding missiles at airports

North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs remain intact and Pyongyang is using airports to shield its...

6 Feb 2019 9:26 AM IST

Many current techniques in artificial intelligence require robots to interact with their environment for extended periods of time to learn how to optimally perform a task.

India emerging new target for patent filing in AI: WIPO

India is emerging as a new target for patent filings in Artificial Intelligence and is among the top countries for...

1 Feb 2019 4:35 PM IST

Not sheltering terror, says China accused of shameful hypocrisy' by US...

Pompeo had said it in apparent reference to China's move to block India's proposal at UN to designate JeM chief Azhar as...

30 March 2019 11:19 AM IST

Act cautiously,' says China to US on new bid to block Azhar at UN

Instead of consensus, a resolution only needs nine votes in favour and no vetoes by China, Russia, US, France or Britain...

28 March 2019 9:30 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modis administration could go for another misadventure before the general elections. (Photo:AP)

Tensions with India will remain until the elections: Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Indo-Pak relations would remain tense till the general elections in India are over.

26 March 2019 4:38 PM IST