Japan scientists detect rare, deep-Earth tremor
Scientists in Japan studying earthquakes have detected a rare deep-Earth tremor, known as an S wave microseism, for the first time. Published in US journal Science, the study from researchers…
1st Zika virus infection case detected in Hong Kong
Authorities in Hong Kong, have reported the city’s first Zika virus infection. The patient was said to be a 38-year old female who had travelled to a Caribbean island, before…
US, Russia achieve ‘clarity’ on path to new Syria ceasefire: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry says he and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have achieved clarity on the path forward in Syria, but have narrow issues to resolve. The…
Govt ready to incorporate suggestions on Surrogacy Bill
AMN / Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday said that the government is open to incorporating suggestions in the draft Surrogacy ( Regulation) Bill,2016. He told reporters in…
Why a law against “burkini” would be complicated?
The decree “anti-Burkini” has “brought a serious and manifestly illegal infringement of fundamental freedoms”. This was considered the State Council in its Order of August 26, which suspends the order…
11 Policemen killed, 78 injured in Turkey bomb attack
WEB DESK At least 11 policemen have been killed and 78 injured in a truck bomb attack at a police headquarters in southeastern Cizre Town in Turkey. According to the…
France’s top court suspends ban on Burkini
Burkini is a swimsuit for women, designed in Australia by Aheda Zanetti. The design is intended to accord with Islamic traditions of modest dress. The suit covers the whole body…
Syrian army & rebels agree to end Daraya siege
Syria’s army and Rebels have agreed to evacuate all residents and insurgents from the besieged Damascus suburb of Daraya, ending one of the longest stand offs in the five year…
Myanmar President visits India
President of Myanmar U Htin Kyaw will pay a four-day visit to India from tomorrow. This will be the first visit by the Myanmar President after the assumption of office…
Curfew, restrictions imposed in various places of J&K
Curfew has been extended to entire Srinagar and Pulwama districts while south Kashmir towns of Shopian, Anantnag and north Kashmir towns of Baramulla, Pattan and Handwara have also been placed…