Veterans clash at CPI-M conclave
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A major clash between members of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and the “Bengal brigade” broke out at the three-day central committee meet of the party here where veterans…
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M.M. Khan murder: Kejriwal accuses Modi government of ‘shielding’ MP
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday accused the Narendra Modi-led Central government of “shielding” BJP MP Maheish Girri who, he alleged, played a role in the murder of a…
Key Indian equity indices open in red but recoup soon
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) On the first trading day after Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan formally said no to a second term, key Indian equity indices opened in the red on Monday, but…
ISRO begins countdown for launch of 20 satellites
Chennai, June 20 (IANS) The 48-hour countdown for the launch of India’s Cartosat-2 series and 19 other satellites slated for Wednesday, began on Monday morning, the Indian space agency said. According to Indian Space Research…
Rains may hamper International Yoga Day event in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, June 20 (IANS) Rainfall may hamper the main event of International Yoga Day to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday, a weather official said on Monday. “There are high chances…
Algeria temporarily blocked Facebook, Twitter to tackle exam cheating
Algiers, June 20 (IANS) In a bid to stop cheating in secondary school examinations, Algeria on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms across the north African country. According to…
Indonesia floods, landslides toll reaches 43
Jakarta, June 20 (IANS) The death toll from flooding and landslides in Indonesia’s Central Java province has risen to 43 with 19 missing and 14 injured, an official from the disaster agency said on Monday….
MH370 search: Photos of possible personal items released
London, June 20 (IANS) Campaigners for families of those on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have released photographs of personal items that washed up on a Madagascar beach, hoping to identify them. Some…
Bihar toppers scam: Former board chairman, wife arrested
Patna, June 20 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday arrested Bihar School Examination Board’s former chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh and his wife Usha Sinha from Varanasi, in connection with Class 12 toppers’ scam,…
Key Indian equity indices open in red
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Key Indian equity indices on Monday morning opened in red following Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan saying no to a second term. The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex), was trading…
Chinese dog meat vendors cover signboards
Beijing, June 20 (IANS) Restaurants in China’s Guangxi Zhuang region’s Yulin city have covered the Chinese character “dog” on their signboards in order to “avoid trouble” ahead of the start of a controversial dog meat…
Three killed in Mexico clashes between police, teachers
Mexico City, June 20 (IANS) At least three persons were killed in violent clashes between teachers opposing an education overhaul, and security forces in Mexico’s Oaxaca state, officials said. In a statement, the state government…
Japan records $388 million trade deficit
Tokyo, June 20 (IANS) Japan recorded a 40.7 billion yen ($388 million) trade deficit in May, the first deficit since the beginning of 2016, the government said on Monday. The latest figure contrasts with the…
Australian politician resigns over alleged links to radical group
Canberra, June 20 (IANS) An Australian Labour party politician has resigned from running in the upcoming federal election over his alleged links to radical Islamic group Hizb ut-Tahrir. Christian Kunde, running for the seat of…
Suicide bomber attacks bus in Kabul
Kabul, June 20 (IANS) A suicide bomber struck a bus carrying security personnel in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Monday, officials said. “The attack took place in Pul-e-Charkhi road. There is fear of possible casualties,” an…
Chinese shares open higher
Beijing, June 20 (IANS) Chinese stocks opened higher on Monday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.09 per cent, at 2,887.64 points. The smaller Shenzhen index opened 0.01 per cent higher at 10,183.77 points,…
Tension in Jammu village over use of loudspeakers
Jammu, June 20 (IANS) Tension gripped a village in Jammu region’s Poonch district on Monday as members of one community tried to prevent use of loudspeakers by the other community. Members of the majority Muslim…
Euro 2016: Albania beat Romania 1-0
Lyon (France), June 20 (IANS) In one of the biggest upsets of Euro 2016 so far, Albania defeated Romania 1-0 in Group A in Lyon on Sunday. Armando Sadiku’s first-half header, his country’s first ever…
Euro 2016: France play goalless draw with Switzerland
Lille (France), June 20 (IANS) France sealed top spot in Group A despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Switzerland in Lille on Sunday. The Euro 2016 hosts got the point they needed to…
THE 63rd BRITANNIA FILMFARE AWARDS SOUTH GOES TO…
Media Release, June 18, 2016, Hyderabad: As the stage was set ablaze with the best performances and biggest stars of Southern Cinema, all eyes were on the coveted Black Lady. The largest Southern Cinema celebration,…