Islamabad, Dec 16 (IANS) Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh after alleging that a civilian was killed and four children were injured in firing by Indian troops. The Foreign Office expressed…
Islamabad, Dec 16 (IANS) The Pakistani Army chief, Gen Qamar Jawed Bajwa, laid a wreath and offered prayers on Friday to mark the second anniversary of a deadly terrorist attack on Peshawar’s Army Public School….
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) General insurers have received claims worth around Rs 200 crore following cyclone Vardah that crossed the Chennai coast on December 12, officials said. The cyclone damaged factories, godowns, ships and vehicles,…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Friday took up the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill for consideration and passing during zero hour as most of the Opposition left to meet President…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday met Prime minister Narendra Modi seeking a waiver of loans given to farmers. A Gandhi-led Congress delegation also raised the issue of farmer…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The BJP on Friday criticised the Congress for not acting against black money hoarders during the last three years of the UPA-II tenure, whereas the Modi government formed an SIT…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday led a party delegation that met Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking waiver of loans to farmers. Gandhi along with senior party leaders, including…
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Ram Gopal Varma has announced his next movie titled “Shashikala”, and says it is the story of a “dearest closest friend of a politician”. The title and plot suggests the film…
Toronto, Dec 16 (IANS) Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry and TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited on Friday entered into a long-term licensing agreement that will provide acceleration to BlackBerry’s transition into a security software and services…
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the reported deaths of 100 people across the country following the government’s November 8 move demonetising Rs…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Assam BJP legislator Ranjit Das was appointed the state party chief on Friday, a statement said. “BJP National President Amit Shah has appointed Assam BJP legislator Das as the state…
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) Indian bowlers struck early blows as England posted 68/2 at lunch on the first day of the fifth and final cricket Test here on Friday. Joe Root (44) and Moeen ALi…
Imphal, Dec 16 (IANS) At least four policemen were injured when militants attacked them while they guarding a playground in Manipur’s newly-created Noney district, officials said on Friday. Sub-inspector Bikash and three constables were given…
Srinagar, Dec 16 (IANS) Jammu city on Friday witnessed the season’s coldest night so far as the minimum temperature dropped to 6.5 degrees Celsius while Leh in the Ladakh region recorded minus 13.2 degrees Celsius,…
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday that he will soon name the next Indian Army and Indian Air Force chiefs. He was speaking after paying tributes at the Amar…
By Arul Louis United Nations, Dec 16 (IANS) UN Secretary-General designate Antonio Guterres has selected women representing Asia, Africa and Latin America for three top jobs as the foundation of his pledge to promote gender…
Jammu, Dec 16 (IANS) An army official in Jammu and Kashmir shot herself dead with her service pistol, police said here on Friday. “Major Anita Kumari, 36, ended her life with her service pistol at…
San Francisco, Dec 16 (IANS) Responding to criticism from all quarters over the spread of fake news, Facebook has asked its users to flag fake news stories which will be verified by third party fact-checkers….
By Arul Louis United Nations, Dec 16 (IANS) India has called for the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) to prevent terrorists getting weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Chastising nations for holding…