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Davinder Singh case: Disgraced DSP brought to Jammu for NIA probe

Suspended Deputy Superintendent (DSP) of Jammu and Kashmir Police Davinder Singh has been brought on a transit remand.

Jan 23, 2020

Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls for UN action on dispute with India over Kashmir

Kashmir is claimed in full by both India and Pakistan. The two countries have gone to war twice over it, and both rule parts of it.

Jan 23, 2020

Not again, Trump says US ready to mediate between India-Pakistan over Kashmir dispute

Kashmir, which sits high in the Himalayas between India and Pakistan, has been in dispute between the nuclear-armed neighbours since they gained independence in 1947.

Jan 22, 2020

Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of Indian Airforce

Here's why Thanjavur is chosen as IAF's first Sukhoi base in South India

The Sukhois in Thanjavur will be loaded with the BrahMos missile, which has a range of around 300 kilometers.

Jan 21, 2020

'We are too small to take trade action on India,' says Malaysian PM after palm oil boycott

India, the world's largest edible oil buyer, this month halted Malaysian palm oil imports after Mahathir's comments criticising New Delhi over its policy on Kashmir.

Jan 20, 2020

Pakistan provokes again: Violates LoC ceasefire twice in Jammu and Kashmir

The Army said Pakistan resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Mendhar sector in Poonch district from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Pakistani troops again started firing across the Line of Control in Nowshera sector in Rajouri district.

Jan 18, 2020

Royal Family fighting over money after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exit?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shocked the world with their shock announcement that they were resigning from their "senior" roles in the Royal Family.

Jan 18, 2020

Prince Harry makes public statement after resigning from senior Royal role [Video]

Harry, has reportedly appeared in a video posted on Youtube to announce Germany as the host of the Invictus Games in 2022.

Jan 17, 2020

India plans cuts to imports from Malaysia, Turkey in Kashmir row: Report

India, the world's biggest buyer of edible oils, has already effectively stopped importing palm oil from Malaysia by asking Indian importers to look elsewhere.

Jan 16, 2020

New Sultan of Oman: 10 facts you need to know about Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al-Said

In his first public speech, the new Sultan of Oman, Sayyid Haitham asserted that he will continue to pursue former Sultan Qaboos bin Said's peace-oriented foreign policy and focus on Oman's economic growth.

Jan 14, 2020

'Our enemy is here': Iran protesters demand leaders quit after plane crash

The Ukraine International Airlines plane was downed minutes after taking off from Tehran bound for Kyiv on Wednesday. Many on board were Iranians with dual citizenship.

Jan 13, 2020

India declares state mourning over death of Oman's Sultan Qaboos Bin Said

The national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout Monday and there will be no official entertainment in India.

Jan 12, 2020

India may soon allow FDI in nuclear power area; PMO mulls over decision

The decision would be a paradigm shift in India's nuclear power policy, and subsequently, open the gates for multinational companies to invest in the country's nuclear energy projects.

Jan 12, 2020

CDS Bipin Rawat in never-seen-before avatar, grooves to Gorkha song at New Year party [Video]

A viral video from a New Year Party surfaced the internet which shows General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), grooving with his colleagues of Gorkha Regiment in Lucknow.

Jan 11, 2020

The Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said al Said,

Oman's Sultan Qaboos, the longest-serving Arab ruler, dies at 79

After ruling Oman for nearly five decades, Qaboos bin Said passed away at the age of 79 with no known successor.