PM Modi’s US visit very rich and productive: US Envoy
US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US was very very rich and productive as significant progress was made in wide…
Iraqi forces push deeper into Islamic State-held Fallujah
A column of black Humvees carrying Iraqi special forces moved into southern Fallujah yesterday, the first time in more than two years that government troops have entered the western city…
20 civilians killed in airstrikes on Syria’s Aleppo
At least 20 people have been killed in air strikes in the Syria northern city of Aleppo. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said yesterday that at least 10…
India express concern over decline in contributions to UNDP
India has expressed concern over the continuous decline in contributions to the UN Development Programme (UNDP) at a time when the agency has to step up its activities and assist…
PM Modi departs for India after five-nation tour
Mexico City/ Prime Minister Narendra Modi left here for India after his five nation tour that took him to Afghanistan, Qatar, Switzerland, the US and Mexico. “Five days, five countries!…
Hillary Clinton wins Democratic primary in New Jersey
In United States, Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic primary in New Jersey, cementing her hold on her party’s nomination for US President. Six states have been voted in primaries…
Text of Prime Minister Modi address to U.S. Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the joint session of US Congress. Mr Modi is fifth Indian Prime Minister to address the joint sitting the US Congress. Here is text…
5 Indian-origin people among 200 candidates in Australia polls
Five Indian-origin people, including two women, are among the 200 candidates contesting for next months general elections in Australia. The Indian-origin candidates in the fray include two women of Indian…
UN welcomes Indo-US commitment to join Paris agreement
UN chief Ban Ki-moon today welcomed steps taken by India and the US to join the Paris Climate agreement, saying he is encouraged by the resolve of the two countries…
Nawaz Sharif discharged from hospital; leaves for home
Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who underwent a cardiac-surgery in London on Tuesday last, was discharged from hospital on Monday. Television footage showed Prime Minister Sharif coming out of…