Indefinite highway blockade in Mizoram
Aizawl, June 7 (IANS) Mizoram remained cut off from the rest of the country by road as NGOs and student bodies continued a road blockade on a key highway protesting against the transfer of a…
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NetApp launches its first startup accelerator in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, June 7 (IANS) US-based storage and data management company NetApp on Wednesday announced the launch of the NetApp Excellerator programme in Bengaluru, the companys first startup nurturing initiative in the country. The programme was…
Three children, two women drown in Maharashtra
Raigad (Maharashtra), June 7 (IANS) Two women and three children drowned in Balganga river near Khalapur in this coastal Konkan district of Maharashtra on Wednesday, police said. According to Inspector E. Pawar, the two women…
Militant displaying weapons at funeral surrenders
Srinagar, June 7 (IANS) A young militant who displayed weapons at the funeral of Hizbul commander Sabzar Bhat has surrendered to police in Jammu and Kashmir, it was announced on Wednesday. A police spokesman identified…
Eight killed in Himachal wall collapse
Shimla, June 7 (IANS) Eight people, including four children, were killed on Wednesday after a boundary wall of a factory collapsed amid a storm on their makeshift homes in Himachal Pradesh’s Baddi town, officials said….
White House defends Trump as scathing tweets raise concern
Washington, June 7 (IANS) The White House has defended tweets by US President Donald Trump that have raised concern among opponents and allies alike. “I think his use of social media … gives him an…
SC to hear plea against ban on sale of animals for slaughter
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear on June 15 a plea challenging the government notification prohibiting the sale of animals at animal markets for slaughter on the grounds that it violated…
Army Major, 4 militants killed in Nagaland
Kohima, June 7 (IANS) An Army Major and four militants were killed in a fierce gunfight near the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland’s Mon district on Wednesday, an official said. Police said one of the three…
Rains bring relief to Delhi
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Rains lashed the national capital on Wednesday offering some respite from the searing heat prevailing for the past few days. The minimum temperature fell two notches below the season’s average…
Harry condoles Australians killed in London attacks
Canberra, June 7 (IANS) Prince Harry on Wednesday paid a touching tribute to the Australian victims of the London terror attack, media reports said. The royal began a speech at the Admiralty House in Sydney…
Trump, Saudi King discuss terror, regional unity
Washington, June 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has spoken with the king of Saudi Arabia on the financing of terror organisations and the Gulf region’s unity after seven countries broke diplomatic ties with Qatar,…
Markets open on a higher note on Wednesday
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday opened on a higher note during the morning session of the trade. The Sensex of the BSE after opening at 31,252.71 points, touched a…
Internet suspended as tension rise in Valley
Srinagar, June 7 (IANS) Authorities on Wednesday suspended mobile internet services in the Kashmir Valley following the death of a youth in a security force firing in the Shopian district. The mobile internet services which…
Rains bring relief in UP
Lucknow, June 7 (IANS) After a long, hot and humid spell, rains brought relief to the people in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. An overcast sky and refreshing breeze set the pace for the day, finally…
Three family members shot dead in UP
Lucknow, June 7 (IANS) Three people of a family were killed late on Tuesday by some unknown assailants in Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh. Police said the deceased Sunil Jaiswal (60) and his wife Kamini…
Syrian army confirms US strike on military unit
Damascus, June 7 (IANS) The Syrian army confirmed that US-led airstrike struck Syrian military unit near the Iraqi borders on Tuesday. In a statement released late on Tuesday, the Syrian army said the warplanes of…
US dollar falls amid political uncertainty
New York, June 7 (IANS) The US dollar decreased against most other major currencies on Tuesday as the country’s political uncertainty continued to weigh on the market. Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James…
Coalition forces strike pro-Assad forces in Syria: US military
Washington, June 7 (IANS) The US-led coalition forces on Tuesday conducted a strike against pro-government forces in Syria that advanced inside the de-confliction zone in the southern part of the country, according to US military….
British PM pledges tough action on terrorism
London, June 7 (IANS) British Prime Minister Theresa May announced get-tough proposals Tuesday night on tackling terrorism, saying she would change human rights laws if she needed to. May outlined her proposals at an election…
Trump claims credit for Qatar isolation
Washington, June 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for the pressure being placed on Qatar by Gulf neighbours who accuse it of supporting terrorism in the region. He said his recent visit…