Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Dhaka, the Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified vigil across the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, an officer said on Saturday. “The…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The first batch of nuclear fuel pellets — over 60 tonnes — to be supplied to India by Russia is expected to be delivered by the end of July, the…
Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) Assailants attacked a Hindu priest leaving him severely injured in Bangladesh’s Satkhira district on Saturday, a day after the killing of a Hindu priest in Jhenidah district and a Buddhist man…
Tokyo/Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) A Japanese was rescued while seven are still unaccounted for in the siege at a Dhaka cafe by Islamic State terrorists. At least eight Japanese citizens were among the hostages taken…
Washington, July 2 (IANS) National Basketball Association (NBA) player O.J. Mayo has received a two-year ban for violating the anti-doping programme. The NBA on Friday did not disclose details of the ban for the 28-year-old…
Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) Bangladesh Army on Saturday confirmed that the Islamic State terrorists who laid siege to a Dhaka cafe late on Friday killed at least 20 hostages, including many foreigners. The army said…
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Star couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan will be blessed with their first child together in December, the actor has confirmed. Saif said in a statement: “My wife and…
Chennai, July 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Police have arrested a youth in Tirunelveli district alleged to be the killer of female software engineer with Infosys, S. Swathi, a top Chennai police officer said on Saturday….
Lille (France), July 2 (IANS) Wales have advanced to the semifinals of a major football tournament for the first time with a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Belgium, which paid dearly for its careless play on…
After a spectacular Day 1, the second day of SIIMA, lived up to its standards with extraordinary performances and the attendance of the most glamorous stars from the Tamil and Malayalam cine industries. The most…
New York, July 2 (IANS) Ever thought of a walking meeting at your office? Organise one this Monday as it will surely keep you and your colleagues (boss included), who spend most of their working…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Alarmed by the terror attack in Dhaka in neighbouring Bangladesh, the government on Saturday sounded high alert in states bordering that country, including West Bengal, Tripura and Assam. Official sources…
Srinagar, July 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday participated in the traditional Puja and ‘Darshan’ at the Amarnath Cave Shrine and paid obeisance at the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar. Rajnath Singh on…
Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday vowed to root out terrorism from the country after Islamic State terrorists laid siege to a Dhaka cafe that left six of the militants…
Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) Bangladeshi security forces on Saturday morning rescued some 13 hostages and gunned down six gunmen, ending a long drawn-out siege at a cafe in Dhaka that began Friday, officials said. The…
Srinagar, July 2 (IANS) Over 9,000 pilgrims on Saturday morning set off from base camps in Ganderbal and Anantnag districts of Jammu and Kashmir to begin this year’s Amarnath Yatra. “Out of 7500 pilgrims gathered…
London, July 2 (IANS) A pro-Islamic State (IS) Twitter account has threatened to attack Los Angeles International, John F Kennedy International and Heathrow airport as the US prepares to celebrate July 4 Independence Day weekend,…
Chennai, July 2 (IANS) India’s atomic energy regulator has said unusual corrosion spots were found in the coolant channels in the power reactors at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) owned by Nuclear Power Corporation of…
Dehradun, July 2 (IANS) At least 14 bodies have been recovered so far from the debris in villages which were buried in a cloud burst in Uttarakhand, police said on Saturday. As many as 39…
By Arul Louis United Nations, July 2 (IANS) As terrorists struck a massive blow in the region Friday, India called for quick action to adopt the long-stalled Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) and expressed…