Bengal shoots rogue elephant as ‘last resort’
Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) A rogue elephant was on Tuesday shot down in the forests of southern West Bengal by authorised members as a “last resort” and as per a decision of the state government,…
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Commission to probe war crime claims against Sri Lanka Army
Colombo, July 6 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government on Wednesday said a proposed fact-finding commission will inquire into allegations against the army of committing war crimes during the final stages of a 30-year war with…
Lionel Messi, father sentenced for tax fraud by Spanish court
Barcelona, July 6 (IANS) A Spanish court on Wednesday sentenced FC Barcelona’s Argentine football star Lionel Messi and his father to a prison term for tax fraud committed between 2007 and 2009. The Barcelona Provincial…
Pistorius sentenced to 6 years in jail for murder of Reeva Steenkamp
Pretoria, July 6 (IANS) A South African court on Wednesday sentenced Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp. Pretoria High Court judge Thokozile Masipa…
Bye bye Smriti Irani, says Kanhaiya
Mumbai: JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar addresses a students rally in Tilak Nagar in Mumbai on April 23, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Wednesday welcomed…
Facing losses, ‘Freedom 251’ maker seeks government help before launch
Noida: People throng the office of Ringing Bell to buy its newly launched “Freedom 251” smartphone on Feb 18, 2016. The Noida-based startup’ website to crash within hours of opening up for pre-order. It claims…
Lakhs throng Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, July 6 (IANS) The 139th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was taken out here on Wednesday with traditional fervour and gaiety. The procession snaked through its 15 km route in the walled areas of…
Suspected IS man sent to Bengal police custody
Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) A West Bengal court on Wednesday remanded Mohammad Masiuddin, arrested on suspicion of having links with the Islamic State (IS), in 14-day police custody. Masiuddin alias Musa, 25, was detained at…
Comprehensive consultations needed on common civil code: Prasad
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) New Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Wednesday that “comprehensive consultations” were required before taking steps towards a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Prasad made the comments after taking…
Centre asks Manipur for report on ex-militants’ killings
By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal July 6 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry has sought a report from the Manipur government on the recent killings of former insurgents in the state who had joined the national mainstream….
Pakistan renews security assurance to Saudi Arabia
Islamabad, July 6 (IANS) Pakistan has renewed its security assurance to Saudi Arabia after a string of bombings took place in the kingdom, including one outside Masjid e-Nabwi in Madina, the second-holiest site in Islam….
India achieved fastest domestic passenger growth in 2015: IATA
Montreal/New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India achieved the fastest domestic passenger growth in 2015, a leading global airlines association has said. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its “World Air Transport Statistics”, released…
Rath Yatra festival begins in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings began on Wednesday amidst a congregation of lakhs of devotees in Puri. Lakhs of people have converged to have a glimpse…
Karnataka to celebrate Eid on Thursday
Bengaluru, July 6 (IANS) The Karnataka government has declared a holiday on Thursday for Eid-ul-Fitr, a festival celebrated at the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, an official release said on Wednesday. “The central…
Rio 2016: Olympic logo, mascots inspired by all things Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro, July 6 (IANS) Does Brazil make you think of tropical jungles teeming with wildlife and cities inhabited by people of all shades and backgrounds? It should, because all of those factors went…
Seven may lose vision in Hyderabad hospital
Hyderabad, July 6 (IANS) Seven patients at a government-run eye hospital here are in danger of losing vision as a solution used during surgeries was found contaminated, officials said on Wednesday. A total of 13…
Passing GST Bill will be priority: Gangwar
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Passing the GST Bill in Parliament will be the government’s priority, Minister of State for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar said on Wednesday after taking charge of his office. We hope…
66 Congress leaders from Kerala to meet Rahul
Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (IANS) A 66-member team of Congress leaders will discuss with Vice President Rahul Gandhi ways to revive the party in Kerala where it lost power in May, a party leader said on…
Modi pays tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram on death anniversary
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to former Deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram on his death anniversary. “I bow to the great Babu Jagjivan Ram ji on…
Gohain takes charge as MoS Railways
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Rajen Gohain, a four-time BJP MP from Assam, on Wednesday took charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways. Gohain was elected from Nowgong to the Lok Sabha…