Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', making him the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour. IMAGE:......

No role in jailed Indians' release by Qatar: SRK scotches speculation

Did Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan have a role to play in the release of 8 Indians on death row in Qatar? IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan with Prime Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim......

Govt asks Pak to expedite release of 184 Indians in its jails

India on Monday asked Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 184 Indian fishermen in view of the completion of their jail term. IMAGE: 80 Indian fishermen, who were released by......

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

Amid a diplomatic row, India has spearheaded recommendations for Canada to fortify measures preventing attacks on worship places and effectively address hate speech. The proposals were presented......

Will India manage to get Choksi extradited from Antigua?

India looking at bringing back Choksi under Antiguan law applicable to Commonwealth countries India is eyeing to bring back bank fraud accused Mehul Choksi from Antigua under the provision of a......

Plan for a Commonwealth centre in Delhi junked

According to sources the proposal has been scuppered by the British commerce ministry, which was not consulted, and which is the sectoral ministry for trade and investment. Britain’s......

MEA advises 'not to hold IPL at this time' due to coronavirus

'Think it is for the organisers to decide whether to go ahead with it or not. Our advice would be to not do it at this time but if they want to go ahead, it is their decision.' IMAGE: Fans wear......

Football Briefs: Ronaldo hits hat-trick; Bayern extend dominance

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring. Photograph: Sergio Perez/Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a hat-trick......