After extradition setback, Vijay Mallya faces bankruptcy proceedings in UK High Court
London: Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya’s legal troubles continue to mount as he is set to face bankruptcy proceedings in the UK High Court next […]
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Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s son’s Facebook account banned over anti-Muslim post.
Israel: Facebook temporarily banned Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for posting anti-Muslim posts, the media reported on Monday. According to a […]
Miss Universe 2018: Miss Philippines Catriona Gray wins the crown.
Bangkok: Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at a gala ceremony, where representatives from South Africa and Venezuela secured the first […]
Japan: More than 40 injured in explosion in Sapporo.
TOKYO: More than 40 people were injured in an explosion on Sunday at a bar in Sapporo in northern Japan, Kyodo news agency reported. There […]
Imran Khan rakes up Kashmir issue to target India again, calls for plebiscite in Valley.
Pakistan: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again raked up the Kashmir issue to target India. Taking to microblogging site Twitter on Sunday, the Pakistan Prime […]
Australia recognises West Jerusalem as Israel capital, embassy to remain in Tel Aviv.
Israel: Australia formally recognises West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reversing decades of Middle East policy, but will not move its embassy there immediately, Prime Minister […]
Fitch downgrades Pakistan rating from B to B-negative amid stable outlook.
Pakistan: Global credit rating agency Fitch downgraded Pakistan’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating to ‘B-‘ from ‘B’, citing a rise in external financing risk […]
Saudi Arabia likely to make biggest investment in Pakistan’s history.
Islamabad: A Pakistan minister on Thursday said that an incoming investment package from Saudi Arabia promises to be “the biggest foreign investment in the country`s […]
4 dead, 43 injured after high-speed train crashes into overpass in Turkey.
ANKARA: At least four persons died and over 43 injured after a high-speed train crashed into an overpass in Turkish capital Ankara, reported the country’s media. […]
Russian cosmonauts undertake spacewalk to solve mystery of small hole in craft.
MOSCOW: Two Russian cosmonauts have taken samples of their capsule`s exterior in the sixth hour of a spacewalk seeking to resolve the mystery of a […]
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Singapore for 2-day East Asia Summit, given rousing welcome by Indian community
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Singapore on Wednesday for a two-day visit during which he will attend the East Asia Summit, an ASEAN-India […]
Donald Trump makes yet another gaffe, forgets to mention Hindus in Diwali tweet
NEW YORK: Donald Trump – the outspoken US President – is being trolled on the social media for calling Diwali a “holiday observed by Buddhists, […]
In huge blow to President Maithripala Sirisena, Sri Lanka Parliament votes against Mahinda Rajapaksa government
COLOMBO: In a huge blow to President Maithripala Sirisena, the Sri Lankan Parliament voted against the newly-appointed government led by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in […]
Telugu fastest growing language in US.
Washington: Telugu is the fastest growing language in the US, says a study by an American think tank. The number of US residents speaking Telugu […]
Afghanistan votes amid chaos, corruption and Taliban threats.
KABUL: Afghans began voting on Saturday in parliamentary elections overshadowed by chaotic organisation, allegations of corruption and violence that has forced a postponement of the […]
I’ve become private person after marrying Kanye West: Kim Kardashian.
Los/Angeles: Reality TV star Kim Kardashian says her marriage with rapper Kanye West has made her more ‘private person’. While appearing on “The Alec Baldwin […]
Pakistan, I am sorry: Cricketer Danish Kaneria admits role in fixing scandal.
Pakistan: At one point in his career, Danish Kaneria was considered Pakistan’s answer to Shane Warne. Then came allegations of fixing that put the leg-spinner […]
US plans major changes in H-1B visas from 2019; move likely to hit Indian IT firms.
WASHINGTON: The US Administration of President Donald Trump has said that it is planning to “revise” the definition of employment and speciality occupations under the H-1B […]
US President Trump denies cover up allegations, seeks full report on Khashoggi.
Washington: President Donald Trump has denied “giving cover” to US’ “important ally” Saudi Arabia in the suspected murder of Jamal Khashoggi and sought a full […]
World should thank us for eliminating terrorism: Pakistan Army spokesperson.
Pakistan: In a county where a globally-recognised terrorist is permitted to have his representatives contest in elections, there is also a strong desire for appreciation […]
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Paul Allen dies of cancer.
San/Francisco: Billionaire Paul Allen, who founded US software giant Microsoft with Bill Gates in the 1970s, died Monday after his latest battle with cancer. He […]
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