Attacker detonates self in Iran Parliament
Tehran, June 7 (IANS) One of the attackers who was holed up in the Iranian Parliament building on Wednesday has blown himself up, state news reported. At least seven people were killed and several injured…
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RBI maintains key lending rate unchanged
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Dashing hopes of both the government and India Inc., the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its second bi-monthly monetary policy review of 2017-18 on Wednesday kept its key lending rate…
This ‘bot’ formats Trump’s tweets as White House statements
San Francisco, June 7 (IANS) If US President Donald Trump’s tweets were not enough, here comes a ‘bot’ that formats his tweets as official White House statements — enough to jolt administrative officials who have…
7 killed in attacks on Iran’s Parliament, Khomeini mausoleum
Tehran, June 7 (IANS) At least seven persons were killed in twin attacks on Iran’s Parliament building and the mausoleum of former supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini here on Wednesday, officials said. Four gunmen forced themselves…
CPI condemns police firing on Madhya Pradesh farmers
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Communist Party India (CPI) on Wednesday condemned the police firing on the agitating farmers in Madhya Pradesh that has caused five deaths. “This is shocking that the BJP government…
China need not beg India to join Belt and Road: Daily
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, June 7 (IANS) Even as China has welcomed India to join the Belt and Road project, it does not need to “beg New Delhi” or agree to its demands, a Chinese…
Curfew continues in Mandsaur, farmers say eight killed
Mandsaur/Indore (Madhya Pradesh), June 7 (IANS) Hundreds of angry farmers on Wednesday blockaded roads and attacked two top officials at Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh as their leaders claimed that eight people died in police firing…
Blocking Trump’s travel ban limits US security, Senate told
Washington, June 7 (IANS) Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly has said that the current blocking of President Donald Trump’s “travel ban” has been limiting the US’ ability to keep “potential wrong-doers” out of the country….
Two Delhi teenagers drown in Yamuna
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Two teenagers drowned while bathing in the Yamuna river here on Wednesday, police said. Himanshu Singh, 13, and Manish Kumar, 14, from Pradhan Enclave in Burari had gone for a…
Indian equities jittery ahead of RBI policy meet outcome
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) The Indian equity markets traded on a flat note during the mid-afternoon session on Wednesday as investors were cautious ahead of the outcome of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary…
EC to announce Presidential election date
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Election Commission will on Wednesday evening announce the date for next month’s Presidential election. The announcement is expected to be made by Chief Election Commissioner Naseem Zaidi and the…
Jio helped India reach 15th spot in 4G availability
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Thanks to the Jio launch that attracted 100 million subscribers in its first six months, India has reached 15th spot in the 4G availability globally, a survey by London-based wireless…
Rains bring respite in Himachal
Shimla, June 7 (IANS) Temperatures across Himachal Pradesh fell sharply on Wednesday due to widespread overnight rains, with Shimla recording a low of 11.3 degrees Celsius against Tuesday’s minimum of 20.9 degrees Celsius. “The entire…
Looking forward to play Manmohan Singh: Anupam Kher
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Anupam Kher looks every bit of Manmohan Singh in the first look of a film adaptation of Sanjay Baru’s controversial book “The Accidental Prime Minister: The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan…
Iranian Parliament, Khomeini shrine attacked
Tehran, June 7 (IANS) Armed men have opened fire at the Iranian Parliament and the shrine of Ayatollah Khomeini here on Wednesday, the Iranian media reported. At least one gunman fired shots inside Parliament, wounding…
China preparing for manned mission to Moon
Beijing, June 7 (IANS) China is making preliminary preparations to send a manned mission to the Moon, a space official said. The project is expected to receive government approval and funding shortly, said Yang Liwei,…
More regional air routes to be allotted in four months: Minister
By Rohit Vaid New Delhi, June (IANS) Regional connectivity and overall domestic passenger traffic are all set to get a boost as the central government gears up to allot more air routes under the UDAN…
Irish police arrest 2nd man linked with London attacker
Dublin, June 7 (IANS) The Irish police have arrested a second man who had connection with Rachid Redouane, one of the three London attackers who killed seven and injured dozens on the London Bridge on…
One injured in Iran Parliament shooting
Tehran, June 7 (IANS) At least one security guard was injured in a shooting incident inside the Iranian Parliament on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported.
Heavy rains lash Uttarakhand
Dehradun, June 7 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed most parts of Uttarakhand on Wednesday, giving much needed relief to people across the hill state. The Regional Met Office has predicted heavy rains in the hilly regions…