US Air Force grounds F-35 fighter jets
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) The US Air Force said that it has grounded 10 of its F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, just over a month after they were declared “combat ready”. The decision affecting the most…
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Modi celebrates birthday with his mother
Gandhinagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday celebrated his 66th birthday with his mother Hira Ba in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. “Mother’s love and blessings are the basic essence of life,” Modi tweeted in…
Clinton’s bodyguards should disarm, says Trump
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said that the Secret Service agents who guard his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton should disarm to “see what happens to her” without their protection. “I think…
Controversial Australian senator hires ex-Trump advisor
Canberra, Sep 17 (IANS) A controversial Australian senator has hired a former advisor to US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation Party which holds four seats in the Australian…
US pays $1.3mn to family of Italian hostage killed by drone strike
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) The US has given a “donation” of $1.32 million to the family of Giovanni Lo Porto, the Italian aid worker killed in January 2015 by a US drone strike. Documents detailing…
Michelle Obama calls out ‘birtherism’ at campaign stop for Clinton
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) US First Lady Michelle Obama took sharp aim on Friday at those who questioned her husband’s eligibility for office, arguing a potential commander in chief should set a better example for…
IS ‘information minister’ killed by airstrike in Syria: Pentagon
Pentagon, Sep 17 (IANS) A senior Islamic State leader who, as the extreme group’s “minister of information,” oversaw the group’s production of torture and execution videos, has been killed in an airstrike in Syria, Pentagon…
India slams Pakistan’s ‘deep state’ as both face off over Kashmir at UN
Geneva/New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India and Pakistan continued to trade diplomatic barbs over Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council, with Islamabad raising the issue of “unceasing oppression” even as New Delhi hit back,…
Dalit leader Jignesh detained ahead of Modi’s arrival in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Gujarat Dalit rights leader Jignesh Mevani was “picked up” by Gujarat police from Ahmedabad airport on Friday evening, hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed for a two-day state visit as…
Ban calls for more efforts to promote environmental protection
United Nations, Sep 17 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called on countries to strengthen climate protection by reducing the use of hydrofluorocarbons, saying that the international community should “do more to protect our…
Jung asks Sisodia to return to Delhi immediately
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Friday asked Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to return immediately from Finland to deal with the chikungunya outbreak in the national capital, a source…
Peaceful protests in Karnataka over Cauvery water release
Bengaluru, Sep 16 (IANS) Amid tight security, pro-Kannada activists, farmers and traders continued peaceful protests on Friday in Bengaluru, Mandya and Mysuru against Karnataka releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. Defying prohibitory orders, about…
Davis Cup: Advantage Spain on opening day
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Feliciano Lopez and David Ferrer won their respective singles matches on the opening day of their Davis Cup World Group Play-off against India at the R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium here…
Shivpal gets back portfolios, Samajwadi bitterness remains
Lucknow, Sep 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday restored the portfolios he snatched from his uncle and party leader Shivpal Yadav after days of bitter power struggle in the party. After…
Saddam’s daughter to stand for Iraqi Parliament
Baghdad, Sep 16 (IANS/AKI) The eldest daughter of late Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein intends to launch a new tribal coalition to run in the country’s 2018 national elections, media outlets reported on Friday. Raghad Saddam…
Baloch party to discuss asylum in India
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Amid speculation that Baloch leader Brahumdagh Bugti may seek asylum in India, his party will meet in Geneva on September 18 and 19 to take a decision on the issue….
600 kids die from malnutrition: So what, asks Maharashtra Minister
Palghar (Maharashtra), Sep 16 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Tribal Welfare Minister Vishnu Sawra faced the ire of tribals whose children have perished due to malnutrition in Palghar. When he visited a tribal hamlet in Khoch village in…
NHRC issues notice to Karnataka, TN on recent violence
Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued notice to governments of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, seeking reports on people injured and properties damaged in the recent protests. In a…
Modi reaches Gujarat ahead of birthday
Ahmedabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Friday evening to a warm welcome on a two-day visit on the occasion of his 66th birthday on Saturday. Modi, who flew down by…
NIA court sentences 13 terror convicts to 5 year jail
Bengaluru, Sep 16 (IANS) A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court here on Friday sentenced 13 terror convicts to five years jail for plotting to kill prominent politicians, right-wing leaders, police officers and journalists four…