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New Delhi: India Monday voiced "utmost concern" over the escalating conflict in West Asia and called for the swift conclusion of ongoing negotiations to restore peace and stability in the region. New Delhi also sought the immediate de-escalation of tensions and the protection of civilians...

Dubai: India Monday reiterated its warning to its nationals in Iran to avoid any travel to the country and exit the region by available means of transport. The advisory comes in view of the latest developments in the region. In the urgent advisory, the Indian...

Manila: An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-metre (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts. A few buildings collapsed and key infrastructure sustained quake damage in...

Kolkata: In a major blow to the TMC amid the political turmoil rocking the organisation, Rajya Sabha MP Sukhen Shekhar Ray Monday resigned from the party and also stepped down as a member of the Upper House of Parliament. Ray, a veteran leader and one...

Seoul: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Pyongyang Monday in his first visit in seven years, a trip likely meant to reassert China's unique influence over North Korea in return for providing economic and political benefits. During his two-day stay, Xi will...

New Delhi: Twenty-three political parties have confirmed their participation in the INDIA bloc meeting being held in New Delhi Monday. The meeting comes at a time when the coalition is facing growing internal strains, with key ally DMK staying away and Left parties expressing dissatisfaction...

Manila: At least five people have been reported dead after a 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake that hit the southern Philippines, according to a local disaster official. Agripino Dacera, the disaster management chief in General Santos City, said authorities are still verifying the extent of the fatalities...

Ayodhya: A notorious and wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs 1.90 lakh was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Ayodhya, officials said Monday. The criminal was identified as Bhanu Pratap Singh, alias Bablu, a resident of Vidhanapar...

New Delhi: A couple from West Bengal has been arrested for the murder of a Delhi University Assistant Professor, three days after the crime took place, officials said Sunday. The Delhi Police said that the motive behind the murder was a property dispute and the...

New Delhi: TMC leaders Sunday asserted that any attempt by its MPs to break away and form a faction would face significant legal and procedural hurdles under the anti-defection law. There are reports that a section of TMC MPs is attempting to mobilise support for...