Modi

PM Modi On 5-day ASEAN tour; quick facts on the 'Act East' policy

Narendra Modi is on a three-nation tour to south-east Asian countries -- Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia -- from May 29 to June 2. The PM stated that India has a robust strategic partnership with the three nations and his visit will act as a boost to the country's 'Act East' policy. May 30, 2018
Queen Maxima of Netherlands

Who is Queen Maxima and why is the Dutch royal in India?

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands discussed several issues with the UN representatives and also gave a short speech, before meeting Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The Dutch royal looked like she was in good spirits and looked radiant in a baby blue sleeveless dress paired with metallic heels. May 29, 2018
Snake

In photos: Rat snake causes panic in Jammu and Kashmir school

Rat snakes (Ptyas mucosa) are commonly found in urban areas but are often mistaken as cobras because of their similar appearance. Sightings of rat snakes are increasing these days as the reptiles often wander into human habitation due to depletion of natural prey base. May 28, 2018
Qatar Airways is evaluating air routes opened by boycotting countries

Qatar bans goods from UAE, Saudi as embargo anniversary approaches

Imports into Qatar plunged about 40 percent from a year earlier in the initial weeks of the boycott, but they have since mostly returned to normal as Doha has found new sources of products in countries such as Turkey, and developed new shipping routes through places such as Oman. May 27, 2018
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Asian shares shaky after Trump ditches summit with North Korea

In addition to North Korea, the possibility of US tariffs on foreign auto imports are stoking worries about trade war, although investors also see this threat from Washington as a tactic to get better bilateral deals from major auto exporter nations. May 25, 2018