US, South Korea Conduct Joint Navy Drills in Korean Peninsula
New Delhi: South Korea and the United States navy began week-long joint drills in the waters around the Korean peninsula today, amid high tensions...
US, Israel Withdraw from UNESCO Over ‘anti-Israel’ Bias
New Delhi: The US and its ally Israel have announced to withdraw from the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), accusing the body...
India to Send 3 Lakh Youth to Japan for On-job Training Under Skill India...
New Delhi: India will send three lakh youth to Japan for on-job training for 3-5 years as part of the government's skill development programme....
Sri Lankan Ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Son Arrested for Leading Anti-India Protest
New Delhi: Sri Lankan police arrested Namal Rajapaksa, the legislator son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday for leading violent anti-India demonstrations over...
Catalan President Signs Declaration of Independence only to put it on Hold
New Delhi: Catalan leaders signed a declaration of independence from Spain on Tuesday but immediately put it on hold amid call for talks with...
European Union Supports Spain in Catalonia Independence Crisis
New Delhi: Spain's economy minister Luis de Guindos said on Tuesday that Madrid has full backing from the European Union in the ongoing independence...
Sitharaman’s ‘Nirmalta’ at Border Brings Talks of Peace with China
New Delhi: China today expressed its willingness in jointly maintaining peace along the border areas with India.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Nathu La yesterday...
Rohingyas Responsible for Soaring Methamphetamine Use in Bangladesh
New Delhi: Influx of Rohingya fleeing Buddhist-majority Myanmar is partly to blame for soaring methamphetamine use in its cities, Bangladesh has said. However, they...
North Korean Leader Promotes Sister Kim Yo-jong to Senior Position
New Delhi: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has elevated his younger sister to a senior post in the one-party state, according to state media.
Kim...
Russia and Saudi Arabia Sign Billion Dollar Energy, Arms Deal
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia's King Salman and President Vladimir Putin today signed a number of arms and energy deals.
The leaders of the world's largest...
