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National, Study, Top August 29, 2016

BREAKING NEWS: Second Unit of Kudankalam n-power plant synchronised to the grid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File Photo: IANS)

Diplomacy, National, Top August 29, 2016

UN General Assembly President-elect calls on Modi

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) President-elect of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Peter Thomson called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Monday. “Advancing India’s multilateral agenda. PM @narendramodi receives President…

International, Politics, Top August 29, 2016

Trump challenges Clinton to release medical records

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump challenged Democratic rival Hillary Clinton to release “detailed medical records” and said he would have “no problem” releasing his own. “I think that both candidates, Crooked…

Accident, Crime, Disaster, International, Top August 29, 2016

Reports of shots at Los Angeles airport false alarm

Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IANS) The police have confirmed that loud noises thought to be shots at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sunday night were a false alarm. “Report of shooting at LAX…

Fashion, Health, International, Lifestyle, Study, Technology, Top August 29, 2016

Apple iPad best sedative for kids before surgery

London, Aug 29 (IANS) When Apple made iPad, little did the US tech giant realise that the popular device may work as real-world sedative for kids before surgeries. New research shows that allowing children to…

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (File Photo: IANS)

Diplomacy, National, Politics, South Asia, Top August 29, 2016

Sushma calls on Myanmar President

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday called on Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw who is on a four-day visit to India. “Last Monday in Nay Pwi Taw, today in…

(160722) -- CLEVELAND, July 22, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Donald Trump speaks on the last day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, the United States, July 21, 2016. New York billionaire Donald Trump officially accepted the presidential nomination of the U.S. Republican Party Thursday night on the final day of the Republican National Convention. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)(zcc)

International, Politics, Top August 29, 2016

Trump to deliver major speech on immigration

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the upcoming US Presidential elections will give a long-awaited speech on illegal immigration on Wednesday, after postponing it several times. “I will be making a…

Accident, Crime, Disaster, International, Top August 29, 2016

Los Angeles airport evacuated after reports of shooter

Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IANS) Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sunday night after police reported of an active shooter in a terminal. The Los Angeles Police Department…

Business, Top August 29, 2016

Key Indian equity indices open flat

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices on Monday morning opened flat. The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex), was trading 16.60 points or 0.06 per cent down during the morning session. The wider 51-scrip…

International, Study, Top August 29, 2016

6 scientists end year-long Mars mission

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) Six scientists who lived like astronauts in an isolated dome for 12 months in Hawaii to explore challenges which a manned mission may face on Mars, have completed one of the…

Srinagar: Normal life resumes in Srinagar after curfew was lifted from the entire Kashmir valley barring Pulwama town and in areas under the jurisdiction of Nowhatta and M.R. Gunj police stations in Srinagar city on Aug 29, 2016. (Photo: IANS)

Defence, National, Security, Top August 28, 2016

Curfew lifted from Kashmir after 51 days

Srinagar, Aug 29 (IANS) Authorities on Monday lifted curfew from Kashmir after 51 days since the ongoing unrest began on July 9, officials said. “Curfew has been lifted from the entire Valley. But, it will…

Business, International, Top August 28, 2016

Chinese shares open lower

Beijing, Aug 29 (IANS) Chinese stocks opened lower on Monday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.06 per cent to open at 3,068.46 points. The smaller Shenzhen index opened 0.03 per cent lower at…

International, Politics, Top August 28, 2016

Iraq asks Saudi Arabia to replace its ambassador

Baghdad, Aug 29 (IANS) Iraq has asked Saudi Arabia to replace its ambassador in Baghdad, stressing that his presence would hamper the development of bilateral ties, authorities said. Ahmed Jamal, spokesman of the Iraqi Foreign…

(160630) -- LONDON, June 30, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Home Secretary Theresa May launches her leadership campaign in London, Britain, June 30, 2016. Five contenders emerged Thursday in the race to become the next prime minister of Britain following David Cameron's decision to quit. (Xinhua) (zjy)

Diplomacy, International, Top August 28, 2016

British PM to put stamp on Brexit before G20 summit

London, Aug 29 (IANS) As Britian Prime Minister Theresa May prepares to head to China for the upcoming G20, she will first hold a critical cabinet meeting with her top ministers at Chequers — the…

Defence, National, Security, Top August 28, 2016

Scorpene leak: DCNS seeks injunction to prevent further publication of data

Melbourne, Aug 29 (IANS) In a bid to prevent further publication of the information regarding the leaked documents pertaining to Indian Navy’s six Scorpene submarines, French shipbuilder DCNS has threatened to move court. The company…

Accident, Crime, Disaster, National, Top August 28, 2016

One killed, 13 injured in mob-police clash in Bengal

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IANS) One person was killed as a mob demanding restoration of power supply fought a pitched battle with police in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Sunday. Thirteen others, including nine policemen, were…

Accident, Crime, Disaster, Immigration, Law, National, Rights, Top August 28, 2016

Odisha officials harassing man who carried wife’s corpse: Complaint

Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (IANS) A complaint has been filed against the District Collector and Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) of Odisha’s Kalahandi for allegedly harassing the tribal man who walked for 10 km with his…

Accident, Crime, Disaster, National, Top August 28, 2016

Two minors held for gang-raping minor

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Two minor boys were apprehended on Sunday for allegedly gang-raping a minor girl for the last one month, police said. The two minors were apprehended from the Batla House area…

National, Politics, Top August 28, 2016

Punjab seeks probe into AAP funding by radicals

Chandigarh, Aug 28 (IANS) The stand-off between Punjab’s ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and new challenger AAP intensified on Sunday with Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal asking Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to investigate all…

Accident, Crime, Disaster, National, Politics, Top August 28, 2016

CID takes over Bengal hospital fire probe, one detained for questioning

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IANS) West Bengal CID sleuths on Sunday detained one person as they took over the probe into the fire that left two dead and seven injured at a state-run medical college in…