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Taj Mahal: Visiting the monument of love now gets more expensive

The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has increased the visitor's fee to visit one of the iconic landmarks in India. Visitors from other countries will also have to pay a hefty fee.

Aug 9, 2018

Nagasaki Day 2018: 73 years after atomic bombing a vibrant city proclaims Japanese resilience

During World War II, the United States dropped the bomb, nicknamed "Fat Man," from a B-29 bomber on August 9, 1945, at 11.02 am local time. While the bomb was much more powerful than the "Little Boy" dropped on Hiroshima, the hills surrounding Nagasaki contained the damage.

Aug 9, 2018

Hurricane Chris Heads Northeast Over Atlantic Ocean

Hurricane Hector gathers force as it heads toward Hawaii and volcano

Hurricane Hector gained strength as it headed across the Pacific, threatening to hit Hawaii's Big Island and possibly its active volcano, officials said early Sunday.

Aug 5, 2018

Ocean's 2? A daring heist in Sweden sees duo escape with crown jewels

Two men stole two royal crowns of King Karl IX and Queen Kristina, as well as an orb, that was on public display at the Strängnäs Cathedral and escaped by boat.

Aug 1, 2018

Post dismantling key test facilities, North Korea could once again be building missiles

The Washington Post, citing officials familiar with the matter, reported that Pyongyang could be carrying out work on building one or two liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missiles in Sanumdong, a Pyongyang suburb.

Jul 31, 2018

Indonesia rescues hundreds of western hikers trapped in Mount Rinjani volcanic eruption

The quake on July 29 triggered landslides and dislodged rocks on the Indonesian volcano.The 6.4 magnitude quake brought with it several aftershocks, after which tonnes of rocks and mud rained down the mountain blocking all the hiking routes.

Jul 31, 2018

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South Korea to downsize army: A hasty move that could backfire?

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has approved a defence policy under which ground troop numbers will be cut down drastically. The decision follows the recent thaw in relations with nuclear armed North Korea, but critics doubt the rationale behind optimism.

Jul 30, 2018

Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Council in St. Petersburg, Russia

Government employees to get leave travel concession for travel to Central Asia

A proposal was finalised providing employees LTC to the Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to boost India's presence in the area.

Jul 29, 2018

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office

To combat Iran, Trump seeks new alliance in the Middle East

A White House source has confirmed that Trump is seeking to create a NATO-like alliance in the Middle East to combat the growing influence of Tehran in the region.

Jul 28, 2018

Amid backlash over Helsinki summit, Putin invites Trump to Moscow

The Russian President has invited Donald Trump to Moscow, saying there was a need for more US-Russia summits. The White House has also accepted the idea and is expected to push for a meeting.

Jul 28, 2018

Modi talks multilateralism, trade at BRICS

The Indian PM met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the fourth time this year, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in South Africa.

Jul 27, 2018

US prepares new sanctions against Russia, announces 'Crimea Declaration' rejecting Kremlin annexation

Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, US Secretary of State Pompeo said that he will support the bill to hold Russia accountable for its behaviours around the globe.

Jul 26, 2018

Football that Vladimir Putin gave Donald Trump had a transmitter chip in it, should US worry?

While the football is clearly harmless and was just a gift from Vladimir Putin to Donald Trump, many have raised concerns that the chip could have been overwritten and bugged. However, Adidas' answer on the coding of the chip should be good enough to allay these fears.

Jul 26, 2018

Xi Jinping urges BRICS nations to pursue 'win-win' cooperation for open world economy

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that BRICS countries can only achieve mutual benefit by opening themselves up and engage in investment liberalisation and facilitation.

Jul 26, 2018

North Korea keeps its word; dismantles missile test site post Trump-Kim summit

The dismantling of Sohae could help in expediting US-North Korea dialogue after the two sides agreed to improve ties and work for the denuclearization of the peninsula in exchange for Washington guaranteeing the North Korean regime's survival during the June 12 summit.

Jul 24, 2018

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Search Results for: SAARC summit

Taj Mahal: Visiting the monument of love now gets more expensive

Nagasaki Day 2018: 73 years after atomic bombing a vibrant city proclaims Japanese resilience

Hurricane Hector gathers force as it heads toward Hawaii and volcano

Ocean's 2? A daring heist in Sweden sees duo escape with crown jewels

Post dismantling key test facilities, North Korea could once again be building missiles

Indonesia rescues hundreds of western hikers trapped in Mount Rinjani volcanic eruption

South Korea to downsize army: A hasty move that could backfire?

Government employees to get leave travel concession for travel to Central Asia

To combat Iran, Trump seeks new alliance in the Middle East

Amid backlash over Helsinki summit, Putin invites Trump to Moscow

Modi talks multilateralism, trade at BRICS

US prepares new sanctions against Russia, announces 'Crimea Declaration' rejecting Kremlin annexation

Football that Vladimir Putin gave Donald Trump had a transmitter chip in it, should US worry?

Xi Jinping urges BRICS nations to pursue 'win-win' cooperation for open world economy

North Korea keeps its word; dismantles missile test site post Trump-Kim summit

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]