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US launches 'Virtual Embassy Tehran'

In a unique bid to directly reach out to people of Iran, the US has launched a virtual online embassy to provide services like visa information to them despite the lack of diplomatic ties, pledging......

'Inescapable web': How Chaitanyananda intimidated students

Even as self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who has been accused of sexually harassing 17 students at a private management institute, remains on the run, more stories are surfacing against......

India expands consular reach in US with 8 new centres, eases access

India has opened eight new consular centres across the US, significantly expanding the delivery footprint for visa, passport and other services and streamlining them to make them more accessible......

Iran confirms attack on nuke sites, won't stop programme

Following attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) has stated that the attacks are a violation of international law and......

China denies sending military supplies to Pakistan

The Chinese military on Monday refuted reports that its largest military cargo plane has carried arms supplies to Pakistan and warned legal action against those spreading such rumours. Image used......

UP seeks to take embassies' help to boost exports

The Uttar Pradesh government will tap the Indian embassies in the US and European countries in its bid to double merchandise shipments to Rs 3 trillion in the next 4-5 years. Photograph: Aly......

High on G20 bonhomie, India readies 4th summit with African Union

Keen to capitalise on the growing geopolitical support from African nations after the recently concluded G20 Summit, India is working with the African Union to hold the fourth India-Africa Forum......

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Smart homes that do your everyday tasks are now coming on the Indian market. Several real estate firms are making this a reality as they venture into constructing automated homes. 'Millennials want......

Japan offers India $15 bln loan for bullet train in edge over China

Japan's decision to give virtually free finance for Modi's pet programme is part of its broader push back against China's involvement in infrastructure development in South Asia over the past......

Mallya case: ED to attach fresh assets

The next edition of attachments will be carried out under sections of the Criminal Procedure Code Two days after beleaguered businessman Vijay Mallya told a Delhi court that he felt......

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

The deepening crisis in wrestling ahead of the Asian Games turned out to be the biggest controversy in the run-up to the continental showpiece, which starts in Hangzhou on September 23. Even as the......

Why Olympics-bound fencer wanted to skip qualifiers

Bhavani Devi had wanted to skip Olympics qualifying event as her mother was infected with COVID Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhavani Devi/Twitter Olympic-bound fencer Bhavani Devi, on......

Mirza will rely on form to choose his horse for Tokyo Olympics

'Both are carrying very good form and it's quite difficult to choose at this stage.' IMAGE: Indian equestrian Fouaad Mirza has time till end of this month to choose between the experienced gelding......