Kabul, July 20 (IANS) A key Taliban commander, along with two other militants, was killed on Thursday in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, an army official said. “On receiving a tip-off, security forces raided a Taliban hideout…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India on Thursday accused China of unilaterally trying to change the status quo on the border with Bhutan and said this is what has sparked off the stand-off between the…
Ankara, July 20 (IANS) The UK will lift restrictions on large electronic devices being carried as cabin luggage on direct flights from Turkey, officials said here on Thursday. A source, who spoke on condition of…
Panaji, July 20 (IANS) Goa’s caste fault-lines surfaced during a congratulatory motion in the state assembly on Thursday, when Tourism Minister Manohar Azgaonkar claimed that ‘bhats’ (Hindu priests) in the state do not visit people…
Hyderabad, July 20 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Hyderabad drug racket grilled Tollywood cinematographer Shyam K. Naidu on Thursday. The SIT questioned Naidu a day after grilling director Puri Jagannadh for over…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The second season of the bridal exposition Mine N Yours Wedding Show 2017 will be showcased on August 30-31. The exhibition offering international and Indian bridal finery, jewellery, beauty and…
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Reliance General Insurance on Thursday said it closed the first quarter with its gross written premium going up by 41 per cent year-on-year and 22 per cent growth in its profit…
Ranchi, July 20 (IANS) The Jharkhand government on Thursday announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of a farmer who committed suicide in Ranchi district. “The Jharkhand Chief Minister has expressed concern…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Wedding planning is a hectic activity when one has to pick not only the right date but also the outfit. Looking radiant and picture-perfect on your big day requires prepping…
Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) The advancement of ties between Nepal and China calls for a revision and possibly better management of India’s ties with Nepal, a recent report has said. The Observer Research Foundation report…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Chinese electronic major iVOOMi on Thursday launched two new affordable smartphones — ‘Me 4’ and ‘Me 5’ — series in India at Rs 3,499 and Rs 4,499, respectively. ‘Me 4’…
New York, July 20 (IANS) A newly developed “oral fluid” test could offer an easier, less expensive alternative for diagnosing liver disease and may eventually help develop treatment, researchers say. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A new book, put together by scholars and translators of 17th century poet John Milton from across the globe explores the wide reaching impact of his literary works. This book…
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be seen performing in three different avatars at the upcoming BIG Zee Entertainment Awards 2017. Salman, who enthralled the audiences with his foot-tapping performances in the…