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'Deeply grateful, will work to promote global peace': PM Modi on India's entry to UN Security Council

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks came a day after India was elected unopposed to the Security Council with 184 votes.

Jun 18, 2020

Coronavirus India update: Highest single-day spike recorded with 13,000 cases, total tally mounts to 3,66,946

India on Thursday, June 18 witnessed yet another single-day highest spike of almost 13,000 COVID-19 cases taking the total tally to 3.66 lakh, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data has revealed.

Jun 18, 2020

India, China want peace but blame each other after deadly border clash

In Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the clash erupted after Indian soldiers "crossed the line, acted illegally, provoked and attacked the Chinese, resulting in both sides engaging in serious physical conflict and injury and death".

Jun 17, 2020

Coronavirus India update: 10,667 new cases take Covid-19 tally to 3,43,091

India witnessed a spike of 10,667 COVID-19 cases, with 380 deaths thereby taking the total tally to 3,43,091, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data revealed on Tuesday, June 16.

Jun 16, 2020

Facebook won't pay publishers for using news content in Australia

Facebook has pledged to invest an additional $100 million to support journalists at a time when ad revenues are declining due to the economic impact of the new coronavirus.

Jun 15, 2020

North Korea warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South

The sister of North Korea's leader has warned of retaliatory measures against South Korea that could involve the military, in the latest escalation of tensions over defectors from the North who have been sending back propaganda and food.

Jun 15, 2020

Iraq, US affirm commitment to US troop withdrawal

Iraq and the United States have affirmed their commitment to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq without giving a timeline, state news agency INA said on Friday, citing Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.

Jun 12, 2020

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink in viral pictures. Here is the full story

The colour of water in Maharashtra's Lonar lake has turned pink with experts crediting it to the salinity and presence of algae in the water body.

Jun 11, 2020

North Korea to cut communication channels with South Korea? Here's why

North Korea said on Tuesday, June 9 it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA reported.

Jun 9, 2020

Kabul denies Pakistan's claims of India using Afghan territory

The Ashraf Ghani government has rejected Islamabad's allegation that Afghanistan was allowing its territories to be used by India to destabilise Pakistan.

Jun 6, 2020

Aishwarya Rai's doppleganger recreates scene from Kandukondein Kandukondein: Watch viral video

In a video that has been doing the rounds of the internet, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's doppelganger can be seen recreating a scene from Kandukondein Kandukondein. Fans must check it out.

Jun 5, 2020

World Environment Day, nature shocking photos

2020, A report card: 6 months into a new decade, what have we to celebrate?

From the Australian bushfires to Covid-19 pandemic and America burning on George Floyd's death; what more do we have to witness in 2020?

Jun 5, 2020

Zyeth Atham 2020: How do Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Jyeshtha Ashtami

One of the most prominent religious festivals of the Kashmiri pandits, Zyeth Atham is celebrated with much pomp and show. Here are the details of its celebrations.

May 30, 2020

Huawei CFO's extradition trial creates rift between Canada, China

In a major blow to the Chinese tech giant Huawei, Canada court has refused to shut the extradition case of Meng, allowing it to proceed.

May 28, 2020

India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens

The rise in new cases came as some businesses and travel reopened under a new phase of the national coronavirus lockdown.

May 25, 2020

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