Aaditya Thackeray slams Shinde government over foreign tours on taxpayers' money; BJP hits backAddressing a press conference, Thackeray, while slamming the Shinde government over foreign tours, wanted to know why industries minister U...
30 Sep, 2023, 04.20 PM IST
The Dutch king apologizes for his country's role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolitionThe king's speech followed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's apology late last year for the country's role in the slave trade and slavery. ...
01 Jul, 2023, 11.37 PM IST
''I cannot mourn'': Former colonies conflicted over the queenBeyond official condolences praising the queen's longevity and service, there is some bitterness about the past in Africa, Asia, the Caribb...
11 Sep, 2022, 01.56 PM IST
Lion kills man in Ghana who tried to 'steal' cubA lion inside the enclosure killed a man at the Accra Zoo in Ghana on Sunday. The authorities suspect the unidentified man intended to stea...
30 Aug, 2022, 03.31 PM IST
Despite repeated urgings, no safe corridor for students stranded in Sumy: India tells UNSC“India has been consistent in calling for an immediate end to all hostilities,” India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S T...
08 Mar, 2022, 12.55 PM IST
Army seizes power in Guinea, holds president"We have decided, after having taken the president, to dissolve the constitution," said a uniformed officer flanked by soldiers toting assa...
06 Sep, 2021, 08.24 AM IST
Covid vaccine 'passports' may open the world, but divide the societyIt raises the prospect of dividing the world along the lines of wealth and vaccine access.
26 Feb, 2021, 06.43 PM IST
Centre's push to ease environmental regulations for speedy clearances sparks a rowThe government is proposing to reduce public participation, exempt some projects from rigorous appraisal and legalize others that are opera...
09 Sep, 2020, 10.27 AM IST
China's OBOR initiative could worsen socio-economic difficulties for AfricaChinese policy to harness raw material and export finished products to African nations has killed local industry and pushed the countries t...
06 May, 2017, 11.50 AM IST
PM Modi, please take note: These countries tried demonetisation and failedWhile such operations in developed nations, such as decimalisation of pound in 1971 or introduction of cash euro in 2002 went smoothly, oth...
16 Nov, 2016, 09.14 PM IST
Attack on students: African diplomats repose trust in Narendra Modi government after assurance of help & action“The attacks on the African nationals came as a rude shock. These events were unfortunate and condemnable," says an African envoy.
01 Jun, 2016, 08.42 AM IST
Narendra Modi government in action mode on eve of VP Hamid Ansari’s Africa visitThe Modi government on Sunday pressed the panic button on the eve of Vice-President Hamid Ansari’s trip to North Africa — Morocco and Tunis...
30 May, 2016, 06.08 AM IST
No decision taken on visa bond scheme: UK MinisterBritain has not taken any decision on the controversial 3,000-pound visa bond scheme for Indians visiting the country.
03 Nov, 2013, 02.00 PM IST
- No request for asylum from Hindus who arrived from Pakistan: Government
No request for asylum has been received from the Hindus who have recently crossed over to India on pilgrimage visas, the government today s...
19 Aug, 2012, 10.05 PM IST
- Govt for restraint on sailors' release from pirates
Besides BJP, members from the Left and RJD said the government has not done enough for the release of sailors whose families are suffering.
10 Mar, 2011, 06.58 PM IST
- G20 heads for compromise on budget cuts and growth
The leaders of the G20 looked to be heading for agreement on how to strike a balance between cutting their budget deficits and boosting gro...
27 Jun, 2010, 10.53 AM IST
- No clear picture yet on govt
Uncertainty continued over government formation in Pakistan as the leaders of the two main opposition parties Asiz Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sh...
21 Feb, 2008, 12.57 AM IST