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(Search results - 58)WorldJul 26, 2019, 10:50 AM IST
Sherin Mathews case: Indian-American adoptive father begins life sentence in Dallas
Wesley Mathews, adoptive father of 3-year-old Sherin Mathews has begun his term serving in prison for life in the case pertaining to the death of the toddler in 2017. Mathews had pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in Sherin’s death
WorldJul 24, 2019, 1:51 PM IST
Pakistan Prime Minister admits country lied to USA about terrorism
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has admitted that in the last 15 years, the governments in the country have lied to the United States of America about terrorism. He said that 40 different terror groups had been operational but US was not informed.
WorldJul 22, 2019, 12:48 PM IST
Final hours of voting as Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt fight race to become British PM
After a month-long contest between former London mayor Boris Johnson and foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt, the postal votes of up to 1,60,000 grassroots Conservatives will decide the governing party's next leader.
WorldJul 22, 2019, 11:34 AM IST
Nigeria: Man attempts to climb on to taxiing aircraft, apprehended
A man from Nigeria attempted to get inside an aircraft that was taxiing on the runway by jumping onto the aircraft’s wing. He was later caught by security and apprehended.
WorldJul 18, 2019, 9:56 AM IST
US to hike merit-based immigration to 57%; 1.1 million people became American citizens in 2018
The Trump administration is proposing a nearly five-fold increase in merit-based legal immigration. According to Jared Kushner, the new system will enhance social diversity. Donald Trump described it as a common-sense proposal and acknowledged that there was a requirement of talented people in the country
WorldJul 14, 2019, 1:56 PM IST
Nepal floods leave 43 people killed, 20 injured; 24 missing
Floods in Nepal have claimed the lives of at least 43 people while 24 others are still missing. The police rescued 1,104 people from several places across the country with 185 alone from Kathmandu.
WorldJul 11, 2019, 9:08 AM IST
UK ambassador to US Kim Darroch resigns after email leak row with Donald Trump
The UK ambassador's resignation comes after a series of diplomatic messages sent by him were leaked recently. In the emails, Kim Darroch described President Donald Trump's administration as "clumsy" and "inept".
WorldJul 1, 2019, 2:01 PM IST
US: 10 killed after small plane crashes into hangar in Dallas
At least 10 people were killed after a small airplane crashed into hangar while taking off in Dallas, USA. There were eight passengers onboard and two pilots
WorldMay 24, 2019, 6:16 PM IST
Sri Lanka blasts: Parliament agrees to set up committee to probe attack
In the wake of the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, the country’s parliament has unanimously agreed to form a committee that would look into how the terror attack took place and also to find solutions to prevent such incidents in the future.
WorldMay 16, 2019, 6:48 PM IST
Alabama governor signs near-total abortion ban into law
The bill's sponsors want to give conservatives on the US Supreme Court a chance to gut abortion rights nationwide, but Democrats and abortion rights advocates criticised the bill as a slap in the face to women voters
WorldMay 14, 2019, 1:53 PM IST
Sri Lanka: Unidentified submarine found with weapons in Ampara
An unidentified submarine was found in Ampara in Sri Lanka with weapons. The Sri Lankan defence forces are investigating
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China’s new tanks too advanced for its own soldiers: Reports
Reportedly, an elite combined-arms brigade armed with new Type 99A tanks lost a mock battle in 2018 to an opponent who fought with older tanks
WorldDec 21, 2018, 2:38 PM IST
China’s Belt and Road plan betraying military motive cause for India's concern
China has poured in a lot of money in Pakistan. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has a project funding of about $62 billion. The CPEC is one of the major concerns for India.
WorldDec 19, 2018, 4:42 PM IST
Brexit and the watchful Indian: 100 days to go
Brexit has not only left the people of Britain but the rest of the world in wonder. With 100 days to go, plenty of nations have their eye on Britain. The country is currently batting politics and in-fighting at a time when most of the world is eager to know the path that Britain would follow.