Police protest in France on
WEB DESK Hundreds of police have taken to the streets of Paris for a third night of demonstrations calling for reinforcements and stiffer penalties following a string of attacks on…
500 dead, food running out in Aleppo: UN chief
WEB DESK UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that the Russian and Syrian bombing raids in Aleppo have had horrific results with nearly 500 dead, while food rations are expected…
US polls: Obama calls Trump’s election rhetoric ‘dangerous’
US President Barack Obama has said that Republican Donald Trump’s insistence that he might not accept the election result is dangerous. Speaking at a campaign rally in Miami for Democratic…
Libyan forces free 5 foreigners including 2 Indians held by IS
Pro-government forces in Libya have freed five foreign nationals held by Islamic State in Sirte after heavy fighting in their battle to capture the final district of the city, a…
Russia extends humanitarian pause by 24 hours in Aleppo
Russia says it will extend by 24 hours its humanitarian pause in air strikes on rebel-held eastern Aleppo, taking the break up until today afternoon. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said,…
Akbar holds talks with senior UAE ministers in Dubai
Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar held talks with senior UAE ministers in Dubai yesterday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, including in the defence sector.…
Centre to establish Krishi Vigyan Kendra in each district
Centre will establish at least one Krishi Vigyan Kendra in each of the districts in country to provide technical assistance to farmers. Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh announced this while…
Pakistan’s ban on Indian films, TV channels is unfortunate: India
India has termed Pakistan’s ban on Indian TV and radio programmes as unfortunate. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup said, it reflected the neighbouring country’s lack of self-confidence. Pakistan’s…
UNICEF and BBC Media join hands to create “AdhaFULL” campaign in India
By Utpal Borpujari / New Delhi Three young detectives and problems related to social issues like under-age marriage, nutrition, stereotyping of girls and boys, continuing education, peer pressure, school drop-outs…
Delhi Police constitutes SIT for missing JNU student
TIA NEWS Delhi police has constituted an SIT to search for Najeeb after Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with the Delhi Police Commissioner. Taking the matter seriously, Union Home Minister…