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Taliban militants ambushed a checkpoint in western Afghanistan, killing at least nine policemen, officials said on Friday. (Photo: AP)

UN says 10 children among 13 killed by US air strike in Afghanistan

Ten children, part of the same family, were killed by a US air strike in Afghanistan, along with three adult civilians,...

25 March 2019 5:04 PM IST

Ricky Kej and his band perform in Delhi. (Photo: Shailaja Khanna)

Kej unplugged: Mixing genres to deliver a green message

Ricky's act is cleverly crafted, with musicians of equal stature and talent; as such, this concert leaves a lasting...

25 March 2019 1:02 AM IST

In all three countries, survivors have been digging through rubble to search for victims, and scrambling for shelter. (Photo:AP)

More floods likely as death toll rises to over 700 in Africa, says UN

Mozambique reported scores more deaths on Saturday from a cyclone and floods around southern Africa that have killed at...

24 March 2019 12:17 PM IST

According to reports, the new bus service will be launched between Lahore in Pakistan and Kashgar in China via Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on November 13. (Representational Image | File)

'We discussed Masood Azhar with China,' says Pakistan Foreign Minister

Pakistan FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi said he discussed the issue of Masood Azhar with close ally China.

23 March 2019 10:33 AM IST

Five days after tropical cyclone Idai cut a swathe through Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. (Photo:AP)

Problems amount as aid agencies struggle to rescue Mozambique cyclone...

Aid workers raced on Wednesday to help survivors and meet spiralling humanitarian needs in three southern African...

21 March 2019 12:16 PM IST

Besides the U-17 Womens WC, India had also expressed interest in hosting the U-20 Womens World Cup.

India drops 7 spots in list of happiest nations, still behind Pak,...

The report ranks on 6 key variables that support well-being: income, freedom, trust, healthy life expectancy, social...

21 March 2019 11:53 AM IST

The UN, meanwhile, said that one of the worst storms to hit southern Africa in decades had also unleashed a humanitarian crisis in Malawi. (Photo:AP)

Mozambique, Zimbabwe cyclone deaths exceed 300 as UN boosts aid

The death toll from a cyclone in Mozambique and Zimbabwe rose to more than 300 as rescuers raced against the clock to...

20 March 2019 11:31 AM IST

The US, Britain and France are believed to be currently looking at the suggestions. (Photo:AP)

US, France, UK discuss listing Masood Azhar at UN with China

The US, France and the UK are believed to be in intense 'good faith' discussions with China to arrive at a 'compromise'...

16 March 2019 11:01 AM IST

Shikhas husband was also supposed to fly with her to Nairobi. (Photo:Facebook)

'Will call once I land': UN consultant Shikha Garg's text to husband...

UN Consultant Shikha Garg, who died in the Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines plane crash on Sunday, had texted her...

12 March 2019 2:25 PM IST

Odhisa govt announces 33 per cent quota for women in BJD Lok Sabha...

With this announcement, BJD has become the first political party in India to provide such reservation to women.

10 March 2019 2:35 PM IST

Vice President Naidu, who became the first Indian on Friday to receive an honorary doctorate by the University of Peace founded by the United Nations. (Photo:PTI)

VP Naidu holds positive bilateral trade, investment talks on his visit...

Venkaiah Naidu has met President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado Quesada and held fruitful discussions on a range of...

9 March 2019 1:24 PM IST

Mr Steiner said Ms Lakshmi has a strong record of speaking out for those who have been left behind and of fighting discrimination. (Photo:Instagram)

Padma Lakshmi appointed UNDP's goodwill ambassador on women's day

Indian-American television personality and food expert Padma Lakshmi has been appointed by UNDP as its newest Goodwill...

8 March 2019 12:28 PM IST