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18 Pakistanis among 769 pilgrims dead in Haj stampede

Islamabad: At least 18 Pakistani nationals were among 769 pilgrims killed in last week's horrific stampede during Haj, the worst incident in 25 years...

China, Bangladesh pledge closer cooperation

United Nations: China and Bangladesh at the UN agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various areas. Calling Bangladesh "a good neighbour, good friend and good...

Japan marks a year of worst volcanic disaster

Tokyo: Japan on Sunday held a memorial to mark the eruption of Mount Ontake, the country's worst volcanic disaster in 70 years. The volcano erupted...

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Guinea celebrates with song as victory over Ebola nears Conakry: Thousands of Guineans have celebrated the country reaching the final stages of the battle with...

PM shows keen interest in using Tesla’s power ball technology

San Jose: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Tesla Motors campus and showed keen interest in some of their path breaking inventions, particularly...

FTII hunger strike ends; talks on Sep 29

Pune: The agitating Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) students on Sunday called off their 18- day-old "hunger strike" in response to the...