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Leaders and influencers react to Donald Trump pulling U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement

After H1B visa restrictions, Trump administration wants to block 'startup visas' for foreign entrepreneurs

The 'startup visa' programme is favoured by many in the technology industry and was finalised during the last days of the former president Barack Obama's administration.

Jul 11, 2017

Modi's Republic Day diplomacy: Like Obama in 2015, all 10 ASEAN nation heads to be invited for 2018 event

PM Modi had invited Barack Obama as the chief guest at the Republic Day ceremony in 2015 and it was a master stroke aimed at Pakistan and China. In 2018, he plans a similar move to nudge Beijing again.

Jul 10, 2017

Donald Trump responds to North Korean threat

At G20 summit in Hamburg, world leaders have new individuals and bigger challenges to tackle

While US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will be crowd-pullers at the G20 summit starting Friday, the North Koream crisis and the ongoing India-China border tension will also raise tough questions to address at the summit.

Jul 7, 2017

Malabar Exercise to kick off on July 10: India-US-Japan joint drill is a clear message to China

Besides India's INS Vikramaditya, Japan's largest warship JS Izumo and US super-carrier Nimitz will take part in the naval war game. Beijing has also deployed a surveillance ship which shows it is concerned.

Jul 7, 2017

CPI (M) leader and Kerala Public Works Minister G Sudhakaran

Kerala minister G Sudhakaran racially abuses World Bank leader, calls him 'negro'

Kerala PWD Minister Sudhakaran had called Bernard Aritua of the World Bank a negro while reviewing the progress of project in the Kasaragod district. Read to know more.

Jul 6, 2017

Donald and Melania Trump's 7 most awkward and viral relationship moments [VIDEOS]

Donald and Melania Trump have a history of awkward encounters that hit the headlines in the recent past. Let's take a look at their seven most awkward moments.

Jul 1, 2017

Donald Trump on Chuck Schumer: He doesnt seem like a serious person

US President Trump's praise for journalist Caitriona Perry's smile is nothing earth-shattering; even Obama did same

The American president, known for his indecent takes on women, has been criticised for the way he treated the journalist from Ireland. But even his popular predecessor Barack Obama had done similar things in his time.

Jun 30, 2017

Beyoncé has given birth to twins, reports say

Beyonce and Jay Z struggling to find perfect home under $75 million budget

The couple are apparently searching for a perfect family home and they have reportedly failed to find one that meets their needs.

Jun 28, 2017

Anaemic foreign policy? India is over-wooing US when it has one of its worst presidents

To everyone's surprise, PM Modi did not raise the two key issues of H1B visa and climate change while meeting US President Trump. Is fanning Washington's ego to gain edge over Pak & China New Delhi's sole foreign policy aims today?

Jun 28, 2017

Chance the Rapper honoured with BET Humanitarian Award

Chance the Rapper became the youngest person to win the BET Humanitarian Award, at age 24. His award was introduced by former first lady Michelle Obama.

Jun 27, 2017

In current international scenario, India's quest for grand friendship with US is not wise

PM Modi's meeting and greeting President Trump might look encouraging but there are factors that indicate that India doesn't really gain much by eyeing a solid partnership with the US. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's remark on Kashmir is an example.

Jun 27, 2017

No Eid in White House: Donald Trump breaks decades-long tradition of Ramadan celebrations

Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, was celebrated in the White House under Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations.

Jun 26, 2017

Modi's US visit: White House to 'roll out red carpet' for PM; sale of unarmed Guardian drones to India likely to be cleared

Trump and Modi will have a one-on-one meeting on Monday, followed by a delegation level meeting, a cocktail reception and a working dinner, according to a White House official.

Jun 24, 2017

PM Narendra Modi can't afford to 'lose' handshake battle with President Trump in US

US President Donald Trump is notorious for his bizarre handshake which aims at destabilising the opposite person. As the PM of the world's biggest democracy, Modi can't afford to see himself finishing second best in the mind game.

Jun 23, 2017

Melania Trump Donald Trump Congressional picnic

Melania Trump's Grey's Anatomy reference and Ivanka's perfect picnic dress; here's a glimpse into Congressional Picnic [PHOTOS]

The first ever Donald Trump hosted Congressional Picnic concluded a while ago. Pictures from the venue tease that it was more of a Trump fair than the Congress' day out.