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Indian PM Modi meets ASEAN leaders to discuss bilateral relations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had separate bilateral meetings with leaders of three ASEAN nations: Myanmar, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Jan 25, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

Bangalore Bandh Update: Schools, Cinema Halls, Govt offices to be closed tomorrow

The state farmers are seeking the central government intervention to resolve the Mahadayi river dispute.

Jan 24, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

3 Cs behind India-ASEAN ties: Minister

Indian minister said India and ASEAN ties are marked by the three C's of culture, commerce, and connectivity, addressing the Asean-India Business and Investment Meet and Expo.

Jan 23, 2018

By IANS

Abdullah Tarmugi joins Presidential Council for Minority Rights as permanent member

Former Parliament Speaker Abdullah Tarmugi has been sworn in as a permanent member of the Presidential Council for Minority Rights on Monday

Jan 23, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

Bihar Karni Sena up in arms, threatens to force cancellation of 'Padmaavat' ticket bookings

In Gaya district, all cinema hall owners have decided not to show "Padmaavat" fearing violence by Karni Sena supporters.

Jan 23, 2018

By IANS

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye

2 former South Korean ministers jailed over artist blacklist during Park Geun-hye's presidency

The ruling resulted in harsher punishments for former chief of staff Kim Ki-choon and former culture minister and presidential secretary for political affairs Cho Yoon-sun.

Jan 23, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

Republican bill to repeal Obamacare fails in US senate

US Senate to vote on ending three-day government shutdown

The US Senate will vote on a bill on Monday to end the federal government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.

Jan 22, 2018

By IANS

Singapore-Sri Lanka trade pact to be signed today

The Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) paves the way for lowering trade barriers to provide more market access. The PM delegation will then leave for India on Wednesday to attend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit.

Jan 22, 2018

By Nagesh Narayana

2017 in pictures: The best photos of the year

Turkey invades Syria; Russia, US on hotline now

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson opened their hotline and discussed the possible measure to ensure stability in northern Syria.

Jan 22, 2018

By IANS

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania attend the Inaugural luncheon at the National Statuary Hall in Washington, January 20, 2017

Women's March in protest on first anniversary of Trump administration

The one in New York was expected to be one of the largest, with some 85,000 demonstrators registering for the event on the Internet, although the organisation noted that the actual figure ends up being higher.

Jan 21, 2018

By IANS

Extreme polarisation overshadows Trump's year of post-digital presidency

Trump is ranked as the least popular of modern Presidents with a NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released on Friday showing that just 39 per cent of Americans approve of his performance.

Jan 21, 2018

By IANS

Security for Republic day celebration in India

Thailand ambassador stresses on soft connectivity between India and ASEAN (Interview)

India is building a highway connecting Moreh in the northeastern state of Manipur with Mae Sot in Thailand, which is set to be completed in 2019.

Jan 21, 2018

By IANS

God gave us 67 out of 70 seats knowing this day was coming, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party plans to move the Supreme Court stating that the Constitution of India is supreme and the law of the land has been protected by the judiciary time and again.

Jan 21, 2018

By IANS

US government shuts down over Senate's failure to pass bill

US government faces a partial and indefinite shutdown as the Senate failed to pass a bill to approve fundings for functioning of government agencies.

Jan 20, 2018

By IANS

Check out the images of U.S President Donald Trump's first year in office

All the images at a glance showing US President Donald Trump's first year in office.

Jan 19, 2018

By Bikash Rai

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