2 Indian-origin leaders elected as Member of Parliament of New Zealand
Wellington: Two Indian-origin leaders had been selected as the Member of Parliament in New Zealand. The two selected MPs of New Zealand are Mahesh Bindra […]
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World population to reach 11 billion by 2100, says UN study
New Delhi: The number of people on earth is likely to reach 11 billion by 2100, about 2 billion higher than widely cited previous estimates, […]
Iraq crisis: France says it launches first air strike in Iraq crisis
French jets have carried out their first air strike against Islamic State militants in Iraq, successfully destroying their target. French president Francois Hollande made the […]
Scots reject independence; vote to stay within the United Kingdom
Washington: Scotland spurned independence in a historic referendum that threatened to rip the United Kingdom apart, sow financial turmoil and diminish Britain’s remaining global clout.A […]
Food poisoning leaves 320 people sick in China
Beijing: At least 320 people in China have been hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning, health officials said Thursday. According to the officials, most of the patients, […]
Sri Lankan national, caught spying for Pakistan, sent to NIA custody
Chennai: A court here on Wednesday granted NIA six days custody of a Sri Lankan nationalheld for allegedly spying for Pakistan. In a brief order, judge of the designated NIA court, M […]
15 died in Nigeria in suicide bomb attack
In a suicide bombing attack, at least 15 people have been confirmed killed in Nigeria. The incident had been confirmed by Nigerian Commissioner of Police […]
IS militants ban math, social studies for student
Dubai: Thousands of children in swaths of war-torn Syria, now controlled by dreaded Islamic State militants, can no longer study math or social studies under new diktats issued […]
High visa fee, other issues raised with United States, says Government
New Delhi: India on Wednesday raised its concerns with the US authorities over high visa fees and discriminatory social security benefits to Indian professionals working […]
Chinese Army again enter into Ladakh
New Delhi: Chinese Army had made a fresh incursion in Chumar area of Ladakh on Thursday Morning. It is the latest incursion at a time […]
UN report claimed death rate for children under 5 decreases
Geneva: The death rate of children under 5 year of age had been decreases by 49% between 1990 and 2013 from 12.7 million to 6.3 million, […]
300 Chinese soldiers surround 100 Indian troops in Ladakh
Srinagar: Around 300 Chinese soldiers had surrounded some 100 Indian soldiers in Chumur area in Ladakh. Report also claimed that they are not letting them […]
Is can muster thousands of fighters in Iraq and Syria: CIA
Washington: A CIA assessment puts the number of ISIS fighters at possibly more than three times the previous estimates. The terror group that calls itself […]
MPs of United Kingdom plan to debate over Kashmir
London: The Member of Parliament of United Kingdom had planned to hold a debate on the political and humanitarian situation of India’s Kashmir. The debate […]
US President Barack Obama We will hunt down and destroy Islamic State
Washington: US President Barack Obama today announced that his country will launch a systematic campaign of air strikes against the Islamic State (IS) militants and […]
More support to fight Ebola outbreak, says UN chief
Washington: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon has called leaders of some countries and organisations to urge more support in the fight against the deadly Ebola, […]
US to ‘start going on some offense, Barack Obama’s ‘game plan’ on ISIS
Washington: President Barack Obama will address the country Wednesday to explain to the nation what our game plan is going forward” in the fight against […]
Will ‘degrade and destroy’ Islamic State: Barack Obama
Washington: The United States plans to fight Islamic State until it is no longer a force in the Middle East and will seek justice for […]
Indian gets five months jail term for Little India riot in Singapore
Singapore: An Indian had been sentenced to five months in jail in Singapore for obstructing a policeman during the Little India riot on Thursday. The […]
Al Qaeda to form new wing to fight for Muslims in India
New Delhi: The leader of Al Qaeda Ayman al Zawashri had announced on Wednesday for the formation of a new terror branch in the Indian […]
35 militants killed in Afghanistan, 18 others injured
At least 35 Taliban militants were killed and 18 others were injured during military operations by Afghan national security forces in the past 24 hours. […]
Japan’s PM selects 5 Women in New Cabinet to promote female leadership
Tokyo:Japan’s prime minister picked five women for his Cabinet Wednesday, matching the past record and sending the strongest message yet about his determination to revive […]