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Iran says arch-rival United States 'isolated' as major world powers dismiss sanctions

The Trump administration said the so-called "snapback" of the sanctions was in effect and threatened to "impose consequences" on any UN mem...

As tax revenues fall, south states increase borrowings

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala have together raised over 1.2 lakh crore, and along with Maharashtra, Rajasthan...

United Nations Security Council rejects US proposal to extend arms embargo on Iran

The US only received support for the proposal from the Dominican Republic in the 15-member Council on Friday.Russia and China were opposed ...

Trump administration considers postponing refugee admissions: US official

The possible postponement - one of several options under discussion - would mean some or all refugee admissions could be frozen until a leg...

Opposition states plan to seek Prime Minister Modi's help on GST shortfall compensation

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami wrote to the PM on Monday, asking him to direct the finance ministry to revisit its stance...

In a statement, Raj Bhavan stated that State Election Commission, Assam expressed its inability to conduct polls to the general council of ...

Expert committee on COVID-19 vaccine administration to meet on Wednesday

The phase-1 human clinical trials of the two COVID-19 vaccine candidates, developed indigenously by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with th...

Republican camp could garner more support from Indian Americans than before: Atlantic Council

While the Indian-American community is not a monolith and the Democrats will get support from the Indian Americans, the preference of some ...

After defeat in the UN Security Council, US readies demand for Iran sanctions

The sanctions had been eased under the 2015 nuclear deal that President Donald Trump withdrew from two years ago. But last week the U.S. lo...

Mukherjee believed deeply in importance of India, US tackling global challenges together: Joe Biden

Pranab Mukherjee believed deeply in the importance of India and the US tackling global challenges together, Democratic presidential candida...

Health department asks state EC to defer polls Bodoland Territorial Areas

The term of the sixth schedule BTAD ended on April 27 last. Election to the council which was slated for April 4 last was deferred followin...

Centre steps up Covid-19 testing across border states

The government is concerned that the movement of troops might push up Covid-19 figures in these states, creating another challenge at the f...

Donald Trump’s Iran move at UN amplifies ‘America First’ policy, snubs allies

They see a conflict between President Donald Trump’s decision to walk away from the nuclear accord crafted during the Obama administration,...

Trump administration has put together 'war plan' to 'take down' China: Ex-White House chief strategist

This "war plan" against China includes supporting allies in India on the borders of "Chinese-occupied Tibet," Steve Bannon said.

Russia, China block release of UN report criticising Russia

Germany's deputy UN ambassador, Gunter Sautter, said he brought the issue to the Security Council after the two countries blocked the repor...

Trump administration to soon end audit deal underpinning Chinese listings in US: Official

The deal, which set up a process for a U.S. auditing watchdog to seek documents in enforcement cases against Chinese auditors, was initiall...

J&K State Administrative Council approves 5 per cent DA hike for govt employees, pensioners

SAC accorded sanction to the release of additional installment of DA for govt employees and pensioners, representing an increase of five pe...