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Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf claims parliamentary majority after coalition talks

The party, led by Khan, has 174 members of the national assembly on its side so far, bringing him closer to prime-ministership. 

Saudi Arabia suspends diplomatic ties with Canada as Ottawa slams activist’s arrest

Riyadh said the 'sharp reaction' was meant to 'prevent any party from attempting to meddle with Saudi sovereignty'.

India might receive €1 billion assistance from Germany for urban development

In 2016, a new priority area of bilateral cooperation between India and Germany was premised on sustainable urban development.

Bangladeshis top the list of foreigners visiting India for medical tourism

More than 2 lakh Bangladeshi tourists came to India in 2017 followed by 55,681 from Afghanistan and 47,640 from Iraq, says tourism minister.

Pakistan welcomes Modi’s call to Imran, seeks resumption of talks

Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson said that he hopes Modi's call paves the way for resumption of bilateral talks. 

New bill caps US defence aid to Pakistan at $150 million

However, conditions like action against the LeT for disbursement of US aid have been removed. 

In boost to India ties, US Congress passes $716-billion defence spending bill

As per the bill, the US seeks to uphold the values of a free and open Indo-Pacific region and promote regional security and stability.

Doklam issue was handled with diplomatic maturity, says Sushma Swaraj

Modi-Xi's Wuhan summit was aimed at creating a conducive environment between India and China, she says.

US announces major Indo-Pacific engagement but Chinese loans are quicker

Two key announcements suggest a way forward in US ties with the region but they are a long way off Chinese initiatives.

Looking for partnership not dominance in Indo-Pacific region: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

US secretary of state Pompeo says not looking for dominance, denies initiatives are aimed at countering China.

On Camera

1984 no excuse for beadbi killings. Uphold Guru Granth Sahib values, not just physical form

Lynching the accused is not something ordinary Sikhs I know can make peace with. The prevailing sentiment remains that the offenders be punished according to the law.

8 crore MGNREGS workers deleted in 2 yrs. Centre’s Budget cuts, tech push to blame — NGO report

Report by civil society organisations LibTech India and NREGA Sangharsh Morcha flags tech changes being enforced without adequate training, cut in allocation despite demand for work.

Indian peacekeeper Major Radhika Sen to receive UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2023

Major Sen, a native of Himachal Pradesh, served in Democratic Republic of Congo between March 2023 & April 2024. She is the second Indian to win the award since its inception in 2016.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?