India

Govt constructs 3.5-km-long emergency landing and runway airstrip in Kashmir's Anantnag

The airstrip was being constructed in the area although the work seemingly has no links with the current standoff in Ladakh or skirmishes with Pakistan on the LoC.

Jun 3, 2020

Raveesh Kumar appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Finland

A seasoned diplomat and former spokesperson of the External Affairs Ministry Raveesh Kumar has been appointed as India''s next Ambassador to Finland, the government announced on Wednesday, June 3.

Jun 3, 2020

Failing to get train tickets, migrant worker buys car with final savings to get back home

After days of futile wait for the Shramik train, Lallan decided to buy a used car to take his family back home safe.

Jun 3, 2020

FedEx MD 11 plane suffers runway excursion in rainy Mumbai

FedEx MD 11 plane N583FE has reportedly gone out of runway end by 9 at least meters.

Jun 3, 2020

Ertuğrul: Kashmiri parents naming newborns after Turkish blockbuster series

In view of Diriliş Ertuğrul's immense popularity, parents in Kashmir are now naming their newborns after the lead character of the Turkish drama. Despite erratic internet speed and the Covid-19 lockdown, here's how people in the Valley find solace in the show.

Jun 3, 2020

Fake vehicle RCs, insurance policies: Bengaluru Police uncover scam, arrest two

Bengaluru City Police team led by PI Hazresh busted fake insurance and RC card scam, arresting two of the accused.

Jun 3, 2020

Chinese PLA Tibet Military Command drills

Amid border stand-off with India, Chinese PLA Tibet military command holds night-time high altitude drills

During the mock battle, PLA scouts fired more than 2,000 munitions, including mortar shells, rifle grenades and rockets and "and tested their combat capability under a harsh environment".

Jun 3, 2020

Trains rescheduled, diverted due to cyclone Nisarga in Mumbai | Full list here

As per the Central Railways, the timings of 02542 LTT-Gorakhpur, 06345 LTT-Thiruvananthapuram, 01061 LTT-Darbhanga, 01071 LTT-Varanasi, 01019 CSMT-Bhubaneshwar special trains, which were scheduled to leave Mumbai area during the daytime, were changed to night.

Jun 3, 2020

Justin Trudeau Pledges Greater Flexibility For Canadas Contribution To NATO Maritime Forces

Watch: Justin Trudeau pauses for 20 secs before replying to question on Donald Trump

When a reporter asked for further comment on Trump's words and actions, Trudeau said: "My job as a Canadian prime minister is to stand up for Canadians."

Jun 3, 2020

Protesters gather at the scene where George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was pinned down by a police officer kneeling on his neck before later dying in hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 26, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Miller

Meet Rahul Dubey, the Indian man who provided shelter to protesters in Washington

As Dubey provided shelter for over 60 protestors in his home, his neighbors pitched in by handing milk over the fence.

Jun 3, 2020

Can Modi govt confirm that no Chinese soldiers entered India? Asks Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also attached a news report that said that India-China will hold a top-level military meeting on June 6 in a bid to resolve the troop confrontation in eastern Ladakh.

Jun 3, 2020

Major fire breaks out in Tughlakabad slum, over 200 shanties gutted

A fire that broke out in Valmiki Basti of Tughlaqabad's slum area early Wednesday, June 3, was brought under control. More than 200 shanties were burnt to ashes, leaving hundreds of its residents homeless.

Jun 3, 2020

Study panning anti-malaria drug Trump took against Covid-19 faces new questions

British medical journal the Lancet said it had concerns about data behind an influential article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients, a conclusion that undercut scientific interest in the medicine championed by US President Donald Trump.

Jun 3, 2020

Nisarga Cyclone: Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty and other celebs ask citizens to 'Stay Safe' amid typhoon

As per the reports, the Cyclone Nisarga is supposed to hit Mumbai today in the afternoon. Bollywood stars have asked fans to take precautions and stay indoors.

Jun 3, 2020

Vivek Agnihotri talks about film industry's financial crisis, cost-cutting measures & more: Exclusive

In an exclusive chat, Vivek Agnihotri talks about how celebs can contribute in keeping the industry afloat and measures to undergo cost-cutting without affecting the needy.

Jun 3, 2020

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India

Govt constructs 3.5-km-long emergency landing and runway airstrip in Kashmir's Anantnag

Raveesh Kumar appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Finland

Failing to get train tickets, migrant worker buys car with final savings to get back home

FedEx MD 11 plane suffers runway excursion in rainy Mumbai

Ertuğrul: Kashmiri parents naming newborns after Turkish blockbuster series

Fake vehicle RCs, insurance policies: Bengaluru Police uncover scam, arrest two

Amid border stand-off with India, Chinese PLA Tibet military command holds night-time high altitude drills

Trains rescheduled, diverted due to cyclone Nisarga in Mumbai | Full list here

Watch: Justin Trudeau pauses for 20 secs before replying to question on Donald Trump

Meet Rahul Dubey, the Indian man who provided shelter to protesters in Washington

Can Modi govt confirm that no Chinese soldiers entered India? Asks Rahul Gandhi

Major fire breaks out in Tughlakabad slum, over 200 shanties gutted

Study panning anti-malaria drug Trump took against Covid-19 faces new questions

Nisarga Cyclone: Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty and other celebs ask citizens to 'Stay Safe' amid typhoon

Vivek Agnihotri talks about film industry's financial crisis, cost-cutting measures & more: Exclusive

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh