Despite Western pressure, China in no hurry to reduce Russia support

Despite Western calls on China to cut its support for Moscow's war against Ukraine by limiting supplies of dual-use materials and weapons components to Russia, Beijing has no interest in dropping its backing for President Vladimir Putin, analysts say
17 May 2024, 04:40 AM

China shows off robot ‘dogs of war’

China’s military yesterday showed off its machine gun equipped robot battle “dogs” at the start of its biggest ever drills with Cambodian forces, as the United States frets about Beijing’s growing influence in the Southeast Asian country.
16 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Xi, Putin condemn US

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday condemned what they cast as increasingly aggressive US behaviour and pledged to deepen their countries’ already close defence and military ties.
16 May 2024, 18:00 PM

India Election: Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat

An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to a Bollywood song as the crowd cheers. The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying “such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight.”
16 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Opposition slams Modi for anti-Muslim remarks

India’s main opposition party yesterday condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for anti-Muslim comments in election campaign speeches that have heightened concerns over sectarian tensions in the world’s biggest democracy.
16 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Putin meets Xi in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Thursday with counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing as he seeks greater support from China for his war effort in Ukraine and his isolated economy
16 May 2024, 02:30 AM

India issues first set of citizenship certificates to 14

India yesterday granted citizenship to a first batch of 14 people under a controversial law that has been criticised for discriminating against Muslims, midway through general elections in which religious divisions have taken centre stage.
15 May 2024, 18:00 PM

In a first, 14 get Indian citizenship under CAA

The CAA was passed by parliament in 2019 but the BJP-led central government notified the CAA implementation rules in March this year
15 May 2024, 14:04 PM

Modi denies adopting polarisation tactics to win polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected the allegation that he has adopted a tactics of polarisation to win the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024
15 May 2024, 06:58 AM

Iran port deal: India downplays US sanctions threat

India's foreign minister has said his company will work to communicate the benefits of a strategic port project in Iran after the United States said Indian firms working on the project risked sanctions
15 May 2024, 06:47 AM

Modi's assets total Rs 3cr, mostly fixed deposits: affidavit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who filed his nomination papers for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi constituency today, has four gold rings weighing 45g worth over Rs 2.67 lakh but does not have any immovable asset, as per an affidavit filed by him
14 May 2024, 18:59 PM

Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended himself against criticism that he is stoking divisions between Hindus and Muslims to win national elections as he filed his nomination yesterday for re-election from Varanasi, one of Hinduism’s holiest cities.
14 May 2024, 18:00 PM

AAP will be made accused in liquor policy case: ED

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be made an accused in the alleged liquor policy scam, which has seen three of its key leaders - including party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal - land behind bars, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed the Delhi High Court.
14 May 2024, 18:00 PM

India Lok Sabha polls: Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today filed his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency in the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh
14 May 2024, 07:37 AM

Imran Khan warns govt of countrywide protests over power, gas tariff

The incarcerated founding chairman of PTI and former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday warned the government that countrywide protests would be launched if the government would further increase power and gas tariff
14 May 2024, 05:41 AM

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 50 with 27 missing

Rescuers recovered more bodies on Tuesday after flash floods and cold lava flow on Indonesia's Sumatra island over the weekend killed at least 50 people and left another 27 missing, the country's disaster agency said.
14 May 2024, 05:21 AM

62.9pc turnout in fourth phase

India yesterday voted in the fourth phase of a seven-week long general election as the campaign rhetoric became more strident over economic disparities and religious divisions.
13 May 2024, 18:00 PM

‘We will make Pakistan wear bangles’

Mincing no words, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday attacked the opposition INDIA bloc, calling its leaders “cowards” who were “scared of Pakistan’s nuclear power”.
13 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Japan to introduce online booking for Mount Fuji trail

An online booking system for Mount Fuji's most popular trail was announced on Monday by Japanese authorities trying to fight overtourism on the active volcano
13 May 2024, 07:26 AM

Indian polls: Voting begins in 4th phase; 96 seats up for grab

Millions of Indians today began casting their votes in the fourth phase of polling in parliamentary election encompassing 96 constituencies across ten states and union territories
13 May 2024, 02:21 AM