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Can’t rule out more ‘surgical strikes’ against Pakistan: Indian Army chief
Working on other 'methodologies' too, General Rawat says
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Hundreds of Afghan Shias protest at IS killings
'This is a dangerous trend and we want the government to protect us'
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Pictures of the day: January 3, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Six die in India bakery fire, spurs calls for enforcement of labour laws
More than 90 percent of India's workforce - an estimated 400 million people - are in informal employment.
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Dubai arrests Indian businessman for alleged fraud
Sydney Lemos, 36 was behind the failed investment scheme worth 50 million dirhams ($13.6 million)
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China tightens Tibetan border security to combat 'separatism'
Rights groups say China tramples on Tibet's religious and cultural traditions, charges denied by Beijing
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Titanic sank due to raging blaze, not iceberg: experts
'She should have never been put to sea'
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Turkish PM says expects new US administration to stop giving weapons to YPG militia
Ankara has been angered by Washington's support for the Kurdish YPG militia
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South Korea calls Trump's tweet 'clear warning' to North
Cho said the incoming US administration was clearly aware of the "gravity and urgency" of Pyongyang's nuclear threat
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Istanbul nightclub attacker fought for Islamic State in Syria
According to Hurriyet daily, the attacker showed signs of being well trained in use of arms
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In pictures: Aleppo before and after the war
We take a look at heartbreaking images of the ancient city before and after the war
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Indian student dies after attempted selfie with approaching train
Gunasekharan, 21, was flung at a distance of about 100 feet
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5.5-magnitude earthquake jolts India
No immediate reports of casualties
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Indian minister blames 'western dress' for mass molestation on NYE
State minister says women harassed during New Year’s Eve celebrations because they dressed and acted like westerners
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World’s oldest man celebrates 146th birthday
Outliving all of his siblings, wives and children, Gotho celebrated his birthday with his grandson and his wife
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Chinese transgender man wins the first illegal dismissal case
The plaintiff was sacked after seven days working for a health centre in Guizhou, reports said.
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Trump transition official issues veiled threat to Pakistan
Shalab Kumar says US president-elect will 'not tolerate dual role from India's neighbour'
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Facebook sleuths bring home India's stolen idols
Many of the antiquities date back to the 11th and 12th centuries
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Burqa-clad Saudi women dance, skateboard in viral video
Video challenges various bans imposed by Saudi government on women
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Hong Kong former leader pleads not guilty over corruption
The trial comes at a time when residents are losing faith in Hong Kong's leaders,
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NASA may build ice houses on Mars
'Mars Ice Home' is a large blowup torus, shaped like an inner tube that is enclosed by a casing of water ice
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Syrian star turned pizza boy, dreams of Hollywood
Strangers threatened him, car windows were smashed and he faced repeated demands to apologize to Assad on television
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This New York restaurant offers a $2,000 pizza topped with 24-karat gold
Creation inspired by city's financial district, chef says
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South Korea seeks extradition from Denmark of daughter of Park's friend
Chung denied having knowledge about her mother's business transactions
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China navy confirms carrier conducted drills in South China Sea
Last month China conducted its first ever live-fire drills using an aircraft carrier close to Korea
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US House Republicans weaken ethics body as they return to Congress
The body will now have to deliver its reports to lawmakers
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China confirms human bird flu case in Guizhou province
A total of 19 people have been infected with bird flu in China so far this winter
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Syrian army advances as rebels put peace talks on hold
Efforts to find a political solution to Syria's war have failed since anti-government protests began in 2011
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US Customs computer collapse leaves thousands of travelers waiting
An official from Miami International Airport said at least 30 international flights were affected
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Jailed in Kashmir: Ministry contacts high commission in Delhi
Nisar says ministries will make arrangements to bring Rubina back
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11 civilians among 25 killed in Yemen bombing, air blitz
Five members of a family and 14 Houthi rebels were among the dead
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Dubai to build MENA's largest marina
Dubai Harbour will also feature a cruise ship port and a terminal that can accommodate 6,000 passengers at a time
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Around 60 killed in Brazil prison riot
The riot began late Sunday and was brought under control by around 7 am on Monday
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Egyptian judge facing corruption charge hangs himself
Wael Shalaby resigned on Saturday shortly before he was arrested and was charged following day with taking bribe
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India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile for sixth time
Supported by mobile launcher, the surface-to-surface missile was flight tested from Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha
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Indian court bans politicians from using religion, caste to win votes
The court ruling comes just weeks ahead of a state election in Uttar Pradesh
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Obama to deliver farewell address in Chicago on Jan. 10
Republican Donald Trump will be sworn in to office on Jan 20
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How ties to an 'equestrian princess' landed Samsung at center of a scandal
The South Korean giant is being investigated for providing favors to President Park in return for funding initiatives
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Kuwait sentences parents to death for killing toddler
The parents were charged with murder after police found burn marks on the toddler's body
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Pictures of the day: January 2, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Horrific Thai road smash kills 25
15 people were inside the minivan while 12 passengers were packed into the pickup truck
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Myanmar to investigate police abuse of Rohingya
Tens of thousands of people from the persecuted ethnic group have fled a state launched military operation
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Watch Avatar-style South Korean manned robot take first baby steps
Company claims Method-2 is the world's first manned bipedal robot
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Indonesian tourist boat captain held after deadly fire
The ministry has said a short-circuit in the engine room may have caused the fire
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Iran denies receiving Saudi invite for hajj talks
Saudi pilgrims minister Mohammed Bentin had opened discussions with Iran to work out the details of the 2017 hajj
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Russian diplomats expelled from US arrive in Moscow
The expulsion of diplomats were part of a package of sanctions ordered by President Obama
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Baghdad suicide car bomb blast kills 32
Police say 61 people were also wounded in the incident
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Police to question Netanyahu over 'gifts'
Netanyahu also came under scrutiny over an alleged conflict of interest in the purchase of submarines
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Zuckerberg says he is no longer an atheist
Facebook CEO says 'religion is very important'
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Istanbul attack
A heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs in Istanbul

















































