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Gulf of woes: About 10 Indian workers died every day in last 6 years; other horror stories

The detail came to light after Venkatesh Nayak from Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative filed an RTI application with the External Affairs Ministry seeking to know the number of Indian workers who had died in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Nov 6, 2018

India among eight nations allowed to buy Iranian oil as US imposes tough sanctions on Tehran

US says the objective of the sanctions is to starve the Iranians of funds which they use to sponsor violence throughout the region and around the world.

Nov 6, 2018

India to surpass US in space race by sending 'God-like' humans to Mars, says Noah

Time traveler Noah argues that India is going to emerge as a superpower in the future, and the country will send God-like humans to Mars in 2030

Nov 5, 2018

Indywood Billionaires Club opens doors for FDI, raises Rs 3,000 crore from NRI investors

Indywood Billionaires Club (IBC) has already mobilised funds worth Rs 3,000 crore from 20 leading NRI investors based in the United Arab Emirates, Europe and Asia-Pacific. It aims to bring in crucial foreign direct investment to raise the profile of India's cinema economy.

Nov 5, 2018

INS Arihant - India's nuclear triad will be important pillar of global peace and stability: PM Modi

INS Arihant's first patrol marks the completion and establishment of India's "survivable nuclear triad".

Nov 5, 2018

Saudis Confirm The Death Of Jamal Khashoggi

Sons of slain Saudi Arabia journalist Khashoggi issue an emotional appeal

"I really hope that whatever happened wasn't painful for him, or it was quick. Or he had a peaceful death," Abdullah Khashoggi, 33, told the news channel during a sit-down interview in here with his brother, Salah, 35.

Nov 5, 2018

US to impose 'toughest ever' sanctions on Iran

The US stance has already inflicted serious pain on Iranians, with the country's currency, the rial, losing more than two thirds of its value since May.

Nov 5, 2018

Facebook apologises for 'White supremacy' advertisement

Earlier this week, The Intercept was able to select "white genocide conspiracy theory" as a pre-defined "detailed targeting" criterion on the social network to promote two articles to an interest group.

Nov 4, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) chairs the Security Council in Moscow's Kremlin, December 26, 2014. Putin has signed a new military doctrine, naming NATO expansion among key external risks, the Kremlin said on Friday, days after Ukraine made fresh st

India yet to respond on Russia's invitation to hold talks with Afghanistan, Taliban

The Russian foreign ministry has scheduled the second meeting of the 'Moscow format' talks on Afghanistan on November 9.

Nov 4, 2018

India may trade with Iran in rupee for oil supplies

India is expected to stimulate a previous arrangement of making payments in rupee in an account with UCO Bank. Since the bank does not have any international exposure, it would be safe from any sanctions.

Nov 4, 2018

Ozone hole modest despite optimum conditions for depletion: Scientists

NOAA scientists said colder temperatures in 2018 allowed for near-complete elimination of ozone in a deep, 5km layer over the South Pole. This layer is where the active chemical depletion of ozone occurs on polar stratospheric clouds.

Nov 4, 2018

Olive branch to Iran? Trump says US ready for a new deal

The statement is completely opposite to the American hawkish policy against Iran in recent times.

Nov 4, 2018

2018 US mid-term election explained: What's at stake, and what does it mean for Trump?

The 2018's mid-term polls is being seen as a referendum not on the ballot but on the president himself. The election is being held two years after Donald Trump was elected and even though the president will not be on the ballot, the poll will outline his remaining presidency.

Nov 4, 2018

Indian-origin lecturer and husband arrested in UK for 'keeping man as slave for 4 years'

Pritpal Binning and her husband Palvinder Binning are said to have forced the man to work in their house in Hampshire for food. The couple was arrested when the UK's Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) raided their property on October 30.

Nov 4, 2018

President Trump touts economy; Georgia sees racist calls as US midterm elections nears

In the latest injection of racial tensions into the campaigns, a wave of automated calls using racist and anti-Semitic language went out to voters in Georgia, where a Democratic candidate is vying to become the first black female governor in the United States.

Nov 4, 2018

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Search Results for: United Nations

Gulf of woes: About 10 Indian workers died every day in last 6 years; other horror stories

India among eight nations allowed to buy Iranian oil as US imposes tough sanctions on Tehran

India to surpass US in space race by sending 'God-like' humans to Mars, says Noah

Indywood Billionaires Club opens doors for FDI, raises Rs 3,000 crore from NRI investors

INS Arihant - India's nuclear triad will be important pillar of global peace and stability: PM Modi

Sons of slain Saudi Arabia journalist Khashoggi issue an emotional appeal

US to impose 'toughest ever' sanctions on Iran

Facebook apologises for 'White supremacy' advertisement

India yet to respond on Russia's invitation to hold talks with Afghanistan, Taliban

India may trade with Iran in rupee for oil supplies

Ozone hole modest despite optimum conditions for depletion: Scientists

Olive branch to Iran? Trump says US ready for a new deal

2018 US mid-term election explained: What's at stake, and what does it mean for Trump?

Indian-origin lecturer and husband arrested in UK for 'keeping man as slave for 4 years'

President Trump touts economy; Georgia sees racist calls as US midterm elections nears

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]