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India’s COVID-19 tally breaches 12 lakh-mark, death toll nearing 30k

New Delhi: With the highest-ever single-day spike of 45,720 cases, India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 12-lakh mark on Thursday, while the death-toll mounted to...

Closure of more Chinese embassies ‘possible’, says Trump as US shuts down consulate in Houston

Washington;  The US does not rule out the possibility of closing more Chinese diplomatic missions in the country, President Donald Trump has said, hours...

For 1st time in 75 years, world leaders won’t travel to NY for UNGA as session goes virtual

United Nations: World leaders will submit pre-recorded video statements for the United Nations General Assembly session in September, the 193-member organisation has decided, as...

US will work with India, Japan and S Korea to tackle threat from China: Senator Warner

Washington: The US will work with countries like India, Japan, and South Korea to tackle the threat of Chinese surveillance, a top American Senator,...

US signs contract with Pfizer for Covid-19 vaccine

Washington: US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced on Wednesday that the US has signed a contract with Pfizer for delivery in...

Six-day lockdown in Kashmir

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has imposed a six-day complete lockdown across Kashmir Valley, except for Bandipora district, officials said on Wednesday. The decision...

IAF’s rapid deployment in eastern Ladakh sent signal to adversary: Rajnath

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday complimented the Indian Air Force (IAF) for its rapid deployment of assets at forward locations in...

China’s activities at LAC ‘destabilising’: US

Washington: Describing the Chinese military’s activities in the region as “destabilising”, US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper on Tuesday said America was “very closely”...

Covid-19 tally in India climbs to 11,92,915, recoveries surge to 7,53,049

NEW DELHI: India added 37,724 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday taking the country's tally to 11,92,915, while recoveries surged to 7,53,049 with 28,472...

India, US have ability to shape larger global agenda: Jaishankar on bilateral ties

NEW DELHI: India and the US need to resolve the pending problems in trade relations and move into something bigger, external affairs minister S...

Rajasthan Speaker moves SC after directive to defer MLAs disqualification

New Delhi: Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against the high court directive to defer till July 24 the disqualification...

22 million South Asian children missed out on childhood education due to COVID-19: UNICEF

NEW DELHI: Nearly 22 million children from South Asian countries, including India, have missed out on early childhood education in their critical pre-school year...

Media bodies demand judicial probe into attack on Ghaziabad journalist Vikram Joshi

NEW DELHI: Media bodies on Wednesday condemned the attack on Ghaziabad-based journalist Vikram Joshi, who succumbed to his injuries during treatment, and demanded a...

End could’ve been better: Anil Kumble on his stint as India head coach

NEW DELHI: Former skipper Anil Kumble does not regret his time as head coach of the Indian cricket team but says the ending of...

After sound check from South Africa, commentary from home likely in IPL

NEW DELHI: The IPL broadcaster is toying with the idea of introducing "virtual commentary" in the upcoming franchise-based league after being emboldened by its...

anguly played catalyst, Kohli has taken Team India to another level: Lloyd

GKOLKATA: Former captain Sourav Ganguly remains the "catalyst" for transformation of Team India and the "fearless" Virat Kohli has taken it to another level,...

453 new infections push J&K COVID-19 tally to 15,711; ten more fatalities in Kashmir

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday recorded 453 new coronavirus cases which pushed its infection count to 15,711, while 10 fresh fatalities raised the...

India can attract global supply chains away from China: Pompeo

Washington: India, which has earned the trust of many nations around the world, including that of the United States, can attract global supply chains...

Pak PM Imran Khan discusses COVID-19 situation with Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina

Islamabad:  Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called on his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday during which the two leaders discussed the steps taken...

India, US have ability to shape larger global agenda: Jaishankar on bilateral ties

New Delhi:  India and the US need to resolve the pending problems in trade relations and move into something bigger, External Affairs Minister S...

US orders closure of Chinese Consulate in Houston; China vows retaliation

Beijing/Houston:  China and the US were headed for a major diplomatic confrontation as Washington on Wednesday ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in...

Man arrested for attempt to murder in J-K’s Samba

Jammu, Jul 22  A man was arrested in connection with an attempt to murder case in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district in the early...

Israelis block entrance to parliament amid intense protests

Jerusalem: After a night of intense protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, dozens of Israeli demonstrators chained themselves together and briefly...

China says US orders it to close its consulate in Houston

Beijing:  China says the US has ordered it to close its Houston consulate in what it called a provocation that violates international law. There was...

China cannot threaten countries and bully them in the Himalayas: Pompeo

Washington;  Attacking China for its aggressive moves against its neighbours, including "instigating" a deadly confrontation with India in eastern Ladakh, US Secretary of State...

India’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 11,92,915

New Delhi:  India added 37,724 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday pushing the country's tally to 11,92,915, while recoveries surged to 7,53,049 with 28,472...

UP: Ghaziabad journalist shot at by assailants dies

Ghaziabad (UP): Ghaziabad-based journalist Vikram Joshi, who was shot in the head by some assailants, succumbed to injuries early Wednesday, his family said. Joshi, who...

US accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research

Washington: Hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual...

Segregate Covid-19 waste to avoid contamination: NGT

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday said that segregation of Covid-19 waste is a must to avoid further contamination. Generation of Covid-19 related...

Army man wounded in landmine blast in Rajouri

Jammu: An army personnel was injured in a landmine blast in Rajouri district on Tuesday, officials said. During patrolling duty, the army man stepped on...

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