UP minister, Laxmikant in 14-day judicial custody
AMN A local court of district Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, yesterday sent Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies, Laxmikant alias Pappu Nishad, to 14-day judicial custody in…
UN Chief calls for impartial probe in killings of 2 Afro-Americans
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon today called for an “impartial” probe into the fatal police shootings of black men this week in the US. He also condemned the subsequent killing…
South China Sea: US asks China to follow India on dispute resolution
The United States has asked China to learn from India’s handling of maritime disputes, ahead of a key ruling by an International Court of Arbitration on rival claims over South…
Iraqi PM sacks security chiefs as new attack kills 40
Iraqi premier has sacked three Baghdad security chiefs following a devastating bombing in the capital. Prime Minister’s Haider Al Abdi’s office confirmed yesterday, hours after another attack to the north…
China: Red alert as typhoon ‘Nepartak’ approaches coast
China’s State Oceanic Administration (SOA) has issued this year’s first red alert, warning people of heavy havoc expected to be caused by typhoon Nepartak, which is approaching the Chinese coast.…
US expels two Russian diplomats over Moscow ‘attack’
The US has expelled two Russian diplomats in response to an attack on an American diplomat in Moscow. Spokesman John Kirby said the two officials – who have not been…
Obama to cut short his trip to Europe following Dallas shooting
US President Barack Obama will cut short his four-day trip to Europe and return to Washington following the shooting deaths of five police officers in Dallas. White House Press Secretary…
BJP rejects Digvijaya Singh’s claim over Rajnath Singh meeting Pragya Thakur
BJP today rejected senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh’s claim that Home Minister Rajnath Singh had met Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur. The party termed the allegations as baseless saying Mr.…
Sushma condoles death of ‘noble’ Pak philanthropist Edhi
TIA NEWS India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has expressed grief on the death of Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi. In a tweet, Mrs Swaraj said, Edhi was a noble…
Kerala imposes 14.5 % fat tax on Junk Food
The maiden budget of the CPI(M)-led LDF Government in Kerala presented by Finance Minister Dr. T.M. Thomas Issac on Friday, gives thrust on strengthening social welfare schemes, public health and…