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What we know about how Islamic State leader Mainok was killed in Nigeria

Nigeria, May 17 -- Additional details have emerged on the operation that led to the killing of Abubakar Mainok, a senior commander of the Islamic State, in what Nigerian authorities describe as one of... Read More


India's design ambition shifts to commercialisation as leaders eye global innovation leadership

New Delhi, May 17 -- Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said India's next growth phase would depend on turning design and creativity into scalable businesses that ... Read More


Venezuela deports Nicolas Maduro ally Alex Saab amid US criminal investigations

Caracas, May 17 -- The government of Venezuela on Saturday (local time) announced the deportation of businessman and former minister Alex Saab, citing ongoing criminal investigations against him in th... Read More


Russia Accuses IAEA of Ignoring Ukrainian Attacks on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

India, May 17 -- The head of Russia's state nuclear corporation has accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of turning a blind eye to what Moscow describes as escalating Ukrainian attacks on th... Read More


Big power diplomacy on display in Beijing

India, May 17 -- China is well-known for categorising its bilateral relationships. It has an "all-weather strategic cooperative partnership" with Pakistan, announced during Communist Party of China (C... Read More


Trump speaks with Israel PM Netanyahu as US mulls fresh strikes on Iran

India, May 17 -- United States President Donald Trump on Sunday spoke to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a phone call, an Israeli official said. The leaders reportedly discussed Iran dur... Read More


Rosatom Chief Claims IAEA Overlooks Ukrainian Attacks on ZNPP, Rising Nuclear Risks

India, May 17 -- The head of Russia's state nuclear corporation has accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of failing to respond forcefully to what Moscow describes as escalating Ukrainian att... Read More


Prudential Plc to buy 75% Bharti Life stake for Rs.3,500 crore, cut ICICI Pru Life holding to 10%

MUMBAI, May 17 -- UK-based Prudential plc on Sunday said it plans to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance and subsequently cut its holding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to 10%, marking a ... Read More


Why does Andhra's Naidu govt want people to have 3-4 kids? There are twin reasons, or fears | Explained

India, May 17 -- When N Chandrababu Naidu, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, announced cash incentives for families if they have a third and a fourth baby, he argued the state's overall population... Read More


Why does Andhra's Naidu govt want couples to have 3-4 kids? There are twin reasons, or fears | Explained

India, May 17 -- When N Chandrababu Naidu, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, announced cash incentives for families if they have a third and a fourth baby, he argued the state's overall population... Read More