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The number of trafficked children has surged in India in the last few years

How Ranchi child trafficking row proves it is a deep rooted menace that needs immediate cure

According to a report published by the US Department of State, "India is a source, destination and transit country for men, women and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking.

Jul 13, 2018

Afghan forces 'kill civilians' in ground raid and air strike

Afghan forces killed at least six civilians in ground and air operations on Thursday in eastern Nangarhar province, which has witnessed heavy fighting in the last two weeks.

Jul 13, 2018

A Chinese hotel and entertainment complex

Chinese hotel bumps up rates for Americans by 25 percent amid trade war

A hotel in the Chinese city of Shenzhen will impose an extra 25 percent tariff on American guests as China's trade war with the US has escalated affected Chinese markets.

Jul 13, 2018

Ever the salesman, Trump pushes NATO allies to buy US arms

While insisting that NATO allies increase their defence budget, US President Donald Trump said he was ready to help smaller nations buy American arms and equipment after the NATO summit in Brussels.

Jul 13, 2018

Microsoft's collaboration tool 'Teams' gets a giant update; how will Slack react?

Microsoft Teams now offers a free tier with unlimited chats, 10GB team storage, 2GB personal storage and audio and video calling. The update also comes with support for 40 languages.

Jul 13, 2018

McDonald's salads leave 30 ill in Illinois and Iowa

Over 30 have been hospitalised after intestinal illness leading to diarrhoea and nausea. McDonald's has temporarily stopped salads from its current supplier and is working with health officials to determine the cause.

Jul 13, 2018

UN panel on digital cooperation to discuss cyberwarfare, privacy invasion

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has set up a 20-member panel on digital cooperation to be headed by Jack Ma and Melinda Gates. Indian diplomat Amandeep Gill appointed as the executive director.

Jul 13, 2018

Mehbooba Mufti threatens Delhi with resurgence of 1987-like 'terrorism' if BJP tries to break PDP

Mehbooba Mufti had resigned as the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister in June after the BJP pulled out of the alliance.

Jul 13, 2018

Gas leak at Andhra steel plant leaves six dead

Gas leak at the Anantapur plant of the German firm Gerdau Steel has left six dead and two injured. The plant will remain closed till a safety assessment is done.

Jul 13, 2018

Bangladesh aims to expand energy trade with India to fulfill its 'power for all' promise

Bangladesh has been reeling under an extreme power crisis and a top official of the Hasina-led government believes that a new model could help Bangladesh meet its rising energy demands.

Jul 13, 2018

Drug regulator cancels licence of Novartis' painkiller diclofenac over safety concerns

The watchdog directed Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Daman and Diu's drug license authority to cancel the license of Themis Medicare.

Jul 13, 2018

Blast in Chinese chemical plant kills 19; several injured

An explosion at a chemical plant in China's southwestern province of Sichuan has killed 19 people and injured 12, the local government said on Friday.

Jul 13, 2018

Human rights groups challenge China; ask UN to interfere in Qin Yongmi case

The activist was found guilty of subversion of state power and handed a 13-year prison sentence. Human Rights Watch has asked the UN to intervene to ensure that Yongmin is treated fairly.

Jul 13, 2018

Asylum seekers waiting to apply for asylums

New US policy to turn away more asylum seekers

The Trump administration has issued guidelines to border officials after Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision that gang and domestic violence are no longer sufficient for asylum in the US.

Jul 12, 2018

With US trade under a cloud, China opens market to Indian companies

China is considering opening up several markets, predominantly the pharmaceutical market to Indian companies as US trade war leaves the country's medical industry in trouble.

Jul 12, 2018

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Search Results for: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

How Ranchi child trafficking row proves it is a deep rooted menace that needs immediate cure

Afghan forces 'kill civilians' in ground raid and air strike

Chinese hotel bumps up rates for Americans by 25 percent amid trade war

Ever the salesman, Trump pushes NATO allies to buy US arms

Microsoft's collaboration tool 'Teams' gets a giant update; how will Slack react?

McDonald's salads leave 30 ill in Illinois and Iowa

UN panel on digital cooperation to discuss cyberwarfare, privacy invasion

Mehbooba Mufti threatens Delhi with resurgence of 1987-like 'terrorism' if BJP tries to break PDP

Gas leak at Andhra steel plant leaves six dead

Bangladesh aims to expand energy trade with India to fulfill its 'power for all' promise

Drug regulator cancels licence of Novartis' painkiller diclofenac over safety concerns

Blast in Chinese chemical plant kills 19; several injured

Human rights groups challenge China; ask UN to interfere in Qin Yongmi case

New US policy to turn away more asylum seekers

With US trade under a cloud, China opens market to Indian companies

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]