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US President Donald Trump speaks during a White House senior staff swearing in ceremony in the East Room of the White House. (Photo: AP)

America First': A dark shadow for the world

Trump emphatically restated old themes, combining populism and nationalism, standard fare in his pre-election stump...

23 Jan 2017 4:52 AM IST

Narendra Modis secret mission may cost him and his party big time in the long run. (Photo: PTI)

Military drill: India, US to train African personnel

The security drill, the official added, was an important component of the joint military effort between India and the...

17 July 2017 5:39 AM IST

A report, published by the UN Mission in South Sudan, said that the peacekeepers responded by firing warning shots into the air. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Sudan: Indian peacekeeping forces help rescue workers flee gunmen

A report, published by the UN Mission in South Sudan, said that the peacekeepers responded by firing warning shots into...

16 July 2017 1:31 PM IST

Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin. (Photo: PTI)

India opposes new options in UNSC's membership; calls them repackaged'

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said the options didn't reflect the new political...

9 May 2017 10:17 AM IST

Attorney-General Mukul Rahatgi (Photo: PTI)

Let's admit our flaws, work to correct them

Bashar al-Assad could give a similar answer if questioned about using poison gas on the Syrian rebels.

9 May 2017 12:19 AM IST

UN Under-Secretary-General for Management Yukio Takasu. (Photo: UN)

UN owes India USD 55 million for peacekeeping operations

As on March 31 this year, the UN owed a total of USD 777 million to member states for peacekeeping operations.

5 May 2017 1:49 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Free, vibrant press vital in democracy: PM Modi

World Press Freedom Day is a day to reiterate our unwavering support towards a free & vibrant press which is vital in a...

3 May 2017 12:51 PM IST

The PPAP star beamed at the invitation to accompany the diplomat to New York and pledged to do his utmost for the awareness campaign. (Photo: AP)

Japanese artist recreates Pen- Pineapple-Apple-Pen' song for UN...

Comedian Pikotaro gave Foreign Minister Kishida a posing lesson, with hand gestures showing 17 development project...

12 July 2017 1:12 PM IST

AR Rahman and Isshrath Quadhre

AR Rahman's sister goes global

Isshrath Quadhre makes her Hollywood debut as a composer with Lakes of Fire.

21 Jan 2017 1:49 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Why didn't PM join the dots over Pak & China?

The PM's principal formulation on China also appeared to be out of kilter.

21 Jan 2017 12:19 AM IST

Earlier this month, without taking into account the demonetisation impact, India projected the economy to grow at a slower pace of 7.1 per cent in 2016-17 as against 7.6 per cent

UN pegs Indian economy to grow 7.7 per cent

Growth is projected to reach 7.7 per cent in 2017 and 7.6 per cent in 2018 .

18 Jan 2017 3:52 PM IST

The clash occurred a day after India warned of retribution after losing three soldiers in Pakistan firing. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Pak reaches out to UN over LoC tension with India

Pakistan said seven persons, including three of its soldiers, were killed in an exchange of fire with Indian troops on...

24 Nov 2016 1:05 PM IST