Among the first to die in Nice attack was Muslim woman
Nice, July 15 (IANS) A middle-aged Muslim woman was among the first to be killed when a trucker mowed down 84 people here in a terror attack. The woman was run over by the speeding…
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Chargesheet in AgustaWestland deal this year, SC told
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that the chargesheet in the AgustaWestland helicopter deals will be filed this year and the matter is being investigated by the SIT….
US concerned over Hafiz Saeed’s free movement in Pakistan
Washington, July 15 (IANS) The US has expressed concern over the free movement of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan despite his being designated as a terrorist by the UN. “As we’ve said from…
85 Indians back in Thiruvananthapuram from South Sudan
Thiruvananthapuram, July 15 (IANS) Eighty-five Indians, including 46 Keralites, evacuated from strife-torn South Sudan arrived here by a special Indian Air Force aircraft on Friday. Among those rescued from the conflict zone were also two…
President’s escort car meets with accident in Darjeeling
Darjeeling, July 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee’s convoy on Friday was involved in an accident when one of the escort vehicles slipped into a ditch while on its way to Bagdogra in northern West Bengal….
Hardik out of jail, gets hero’s welcome
Surat, July 15 (IANS) Patidar leader Hardik Patel emerged from the Lajpore Jail here on Friday after over nine months to a heros welcome by hundreds of supporters, some holding posters that read “Gabbar is…
1987 Hashmipura killings planned by officials: Ex-cop
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The massacre of 42 young Muslims at Hashimpura in Uttar Pradesh in 1987 was masterminded by some police and civilian officials, says a former senior police officer in a new…
Terrorist mows down 84 people in French Riviera, Nice
Nice, July 15 (IANS) A terrorist ploughed with his truck through a crowd of thousands enjoying Bastille Day celebration in this French city mowing down at least 84 people, injuring some 150 — 18 critically,…
Naik claims his statements doctored, tampered
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Claiming his statements were doctored and tampered out of context, controversial televangelist Zakir Naik on Friday said he unequivocally condemned all terrorist activities. The Islamic preacher dismissed as “misinformation” that he…
Shrikhand Mahadev pilgrimage begins in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, July 15 (IANS) About 20,000 pilgrims are expected to pay obeisance to Shrikhand Mahadev, a rock Shiva lingam, in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh over 10 days starting from Friday, an official said. No…
156 Indians return from South Sudan, 71 land in Delhi
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) At least 156 Indians were evacuated from violence-hit South Sudan, with 71 arriving by a special Indian Air Force flight at Palam airport of the national capitall on Friday morning….
No reports of Indians affected in France ‘terror’ attack: MEA
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said there were no reports of any Indians affected in the terror attack in Nice, France. The Indian embassy in Paris has opened…
France terror attack toll rises to 84, 18 critically injured
Paris, July 15 (IANS) The toll in the terror attack in Nice, France, has gone up to 84, including of several children, the Interior Ministry said. Of the over 150 injured, 18 were in critical…
Mahasweta Devi continues to be critical
Kolkata, July 15 (IANS) Social activist and writer Mahasweta Devi on Friday continued to be in a critical condition and on life support, said a doctor at the hospital where she has been undergoing treatment….
Mukherjee writes to Hollande, condemns terror attack
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday wrote to his French counterpart Francois Hollande to convey condolences on the deaths in the “heinous” terror act in Nice and said India stands with…
Pune’s ‘Gold Man’ Datta Phuge pounded to death
Pune, July 15 (IANS) Millionaire money-lender, Datta D. Phuge, famous as ‘Pimpri Goldman’ was found clobbered to death near Dighi here on early Friday morning, police said. The high-profile businessman’s vehicle was accosted by some…
Bodies flew like bowling pins, says Nice witness
Nice, July 15 (IANS) When the killer truck ploughed through a crowd enjoying Bastille Day celebrations here killing 80 people, the bodies flew “like bowling pins along its path”, a horrified witness recalled. Journalist Damien…
Infosys net up 13 per cent in first quarter
Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) Global software major Infosys on Friday reported Rs 3,436 crore consolidated net profit for first quarter (April-June) of this fiscal (2016-17), a 13.4 per cent annual growth. In a regulatory filing…
500 trucks with supplies for Kashmir Valley stuck
Jammu, July 15 (IANS) Over 500 trucks carrying perishable essential goods for the Kashmir Valley were stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar highway on Friday, officials said. A senior official said here that the trucks had poultry…
France terror attack: Facebook activates Safety Check tool
Paris, July 15 (IANS) Facebook on Friday turned on its Safety Check feature after a large truck mowed through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France, killing at least 80 people. According to CNET,…