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India beat Pakistan again to win back-to-back Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup titles

India are the undisputed champions in Asia, having won all the six tournaments so far. The first four tournaments were competed in ODI format.

Dec 04, 2016, 15:07 PM IST

2016 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup: Indian women's team bowls out Nepal for record low 21; sets up final date against Pakistan or Sri Lanka

After posting 120/5 in their stipulated 20 overs, India bowled out their opponents in just 16.3 overs with off spinner Anuja Patil taking three wickets in his spell of 3.3 overs.

Dec 02, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

Thailand's Parliament invites prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to become new king

Thailand`s Parliament on Tuesday invited Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to become the next king, resolving lingering anxiety over his accession following his father`s death last month.

Nov 29, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

Women's T20 Asia Cup: India bowl out Bangladesh for meagre 54 to register 64-run win

Poonam Yadav scalped three wickets to reduce Bangladesh while experienced pacer Jhulan Goswami and Anuja Patil contributed with two wickets each.

Nov 26, 2016, 15:15 PM IST

Thailand's queen in hospital

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-serving monarch, died on October 13 after battling several illnesses for years.

Nov 18, 2016, 13:02 PM IST

PM Modi pays homage to late Thai King in Bangkok

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyade.

Nov 10, 2016, 20:24 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi makes stopover in Thailand, pays respects to late King

The mortal remains of King Bhumibol Adulyadej​, also known as King Rama IX, have been kept in Bangkok for people to pay their respects.

Nov 10, 2016, 12:32 PM IST

Thousands queue to visit coffin of late Thai king

Thousands of Thais streamed into the gates of Bangkok`s Grand Palace on Saturday as the public was granted its first chance to enter the throne hall where the body of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is lying in state.

Oct 29, 2016, 09:12 AM IST

Insulting the monarchy will not be tolerated, says Thailand`s police chief

Thailand`s police chief said on Wednesday insulting the monarchy would not be tolerated and anyone considering doing so should get out of the country, after a spike in cases following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 13.

Oct 26, 2016, 16:02 PM IST

Man suspected of planning Bangkok bombings arrested

Thai police have arrested a man alleged to be a member of a group that was planning to plant three bombs in Bangkok and adjoining provinces.

Oct 18, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

Thailand upholds elections roadmap despite King's death

Bangkok; Thailand will maintain its intention to hold general elections late next year, as planned by the military junta`s roadmap, despite the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, an official said on

Oct 17, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

Thailand wakes to uncertainty, grief without King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Military government leader Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday the country was in "immeasurable grief ... profound sorrow and bereavement".

Oct 14, 2016, 11:18 AM IST

Dawood Ibrahim’s close aide Munna Jhingada will soon be brought to India?

The Mumbai Crime Branch has readied its action plan to bring back fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim’s aide Mudassar Hussain Sayyed alias Munna Jhingada, a report said.

Oct 06, 2016, 13:38 PM IST

Pakistani held in Bangkok for supplying fake passports to criminal syndicates, terrorist groups

In yet another incident, the interrogation of three foreigners arrested in connection with criminal activities from a residential area here by the Royal Metropolitan Police of Thailand has led them to a Pakistani fake documents racketeer, who is currently serving a jail sentence in Thailand.

Sep 30, 2016, 08:23 AM IST

Bangkok edges out London as world's top travel destination

The Thai capital of Bangkok has beaten London to be crowned the world`s most popular travel destination this year, according to an annual ranking by global payments and technology company Mastercard released on Thursday.

 

Sep 22, 2016, 10:48 AM IST

Security to top agenda as Malaysian PM visits Thailand

The Malaysian premier`s visit comes amid a flare-up of violence in the region, with three deadly bombings in the past month.

Sep 09, 2016, 13:04 PM IST

Talks with southern rebels `still on`: Thai junta

The junta has struggled to revive peace talks with the insurgents since its 2014 grab.

Sep 01, 2016, 11:35 AM IST

Thailand military court opens trial in Bangkok shrine blast

The two men have pleaded not guilty, and at a recent pre-trial appearance they broke down in tears alleging mistreatment by Thai authorities.

Aug 23, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

Shocking! China leads, India among top big nations that harbour billion dollar prostitution industry

Prostitution is the business or practice of engaging in sexual relations in exchange for payment or some other benefits. Prostitution is sometimes described as commercial sex or hooking. Depending on the jurisdiction, prostitution can be called as legal or illegal.

Aug 16, 2016, 17:40 PM IST

Thai police say blasts are `local sabotage`, rule out terrorism

Thai police said Friday a series of bombings that have killed four people and rattled tourist destinations in the south were acts of local sabotage and not "terrorist" in nature.

Aug 12, 2016, 11:43 AM IST