Asia shares continue global rebound
London, June 29 (IANS) Stock markets in Asia on Wednesday started with more gains, continuing the positive lead set by the US and Europe. Wall Street and bourses across Europe have been recovering some of…
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Markets open on higher note
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday opened on a positive note during the morning session of the trade. The Sensex of the BSE after opening at 26,627.15 points touched a…
Canada, Mexico sign accords to relaunch ties
Ottawa, June 29 (IANS) Canada and Mexico sealed their reconciliation with the cancellation by Ottawa of the requirement for Mexicans to have a visa to enter the country and the full reopening of the Latin…
Dutch parliament rejects motion for EU referendum
The Hague, June 29 (IANS) The Dutch House of Representatives has rejected by majority a motion by opposition leader Geert Wilders for a referendum on the country’s European Union (EU) membership. “I say this to…
Australia condemns Istanbul airport attack
Canberra, June 29 (IANS) The Australian government on Wednesday condemned the deadly bomb attacks at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport on Tuesday night that has left at least 36 people dead. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop extended Australia’s…
Brazil launches Olympic anti-terrorism campaign
Rio de Janeiro, June 29 (IANS) Brazil has launched an awareness campaign designed to foil terror plots during the Rio Olympics in August. “It’s a simple, informative campaign without calling for hysteria,” defence ministry official…
28 killed in Istanbul airport explosions
Istanbul, June 29 (IANS) At least 28 people were killed and 69 others injured in two explosions that rocked the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul on Tuesday, forcing suspension of all flights, officials said. Turkish Justice…
10 dead in Istanbul airport blasts
Istanbul, June 29 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed in explosions at Istanbul’s Ataturk international airport, the media reported quoting officials. Two suspected bombers blew themselves up on Tuesday in the international terminal of…
Brain-dead woman becomes saviour for four in Kolkata
Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) A 70-year-old brain-dead woman here bequeathed a new lease of life to four persons, with her kidneys and cornea were successfully transplanted in the city’s first multi-organ cadaver donation operation on…
Three hardcore Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh
Raipur/Jagdalpur, June 28 (IANS) Three hardcore Maoists were shot dead in a gunfight between police and the left-wing ultras in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Tuesday, police said. The bodies of all three insurgents were recovered…
Kazakhstan beats Thailand in race for Asian seat on Security Council
By Arul Louis United Nations, June 28 (IANS) Kazakhstan beat Thailand in the second round of hotly-contested elections to become the first former Soviet Asian country to win a seat on the Security Council Tuesday…
Brexit: Scotland sets up expert group to advise on aftermath
London, June 28 (IANS) Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set up a “standing council” of experts to provide her with advice following the Brexit vote. She was speaking at Holyrood after last week’s UK…
CCPA meet on Wednesday to decide on monsoon session
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) will meet here on Wednesday to finalise the dates for Parliament’s monsoon session, likely to begin from July 18. “The CCPA will meet…
No friction between army, CRPF over Pampore op: Northern Command
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The Indian Army’s Northern Command on Tuesday denied any friction between the army and the CRPF in handling the Pampore operations, in the wake of reports that the two forces…
Labour leader Corbyn refuses to resign despite no-trust vote
London, June 28 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the British Parliament Jeremy Corbyn on Tuesday refused to step down after a motion of no confidence in him was passed by the party’s MPs in the…
Opposition dubs PM’s interview defensive, a PR exercise
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Opposition parties on Tuesday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s TV interview as a “PR exercise” and slammed him for the “imbalance” between his words and actions. The Congress said the…
Shiv Sena protests Pakistan delegation’s visit in Mumbai
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Shiv Sena activists on Tuesday attempted to disrupt a function at the Mumbai Press Club here, where a delegation of Pakistani press photographers was present. The protesters also raised anti-Pakistan slogans…
Indian boy Sonu to be brought back to India: Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) An Indian boy, Sonu, who went missing from Delhi six years ago and was traced in Bangladesh will be brought back to India on June 30. This was revealed by…
European Parliament members boo Farage as he mocks EU
Brussels, June 28 (IANS) Nigel Farage of Britain on Tuesday was booed in the European Parliament after he insulted fellow members in an extraordinary exchange in the wake of the Brexit vote. Any hopes of…
Kejriwal talks fish to woo Goans
Panaji, June 28 (IANS) It’s said, if you want to get through to a Goan’s heart, make sure there’s fresh fish on his or her plate. In a campaign mode, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam…