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Shopian encounter: 4 Hizb terrorists killed in gun battle with security forces in Kashmir

Four Hizb-ul Mujahideen terrorists on Monday, June 8 were killed in an encounter in Pinjora area of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The security forces have killed nine terrorists in 24 hours.

Jun 8, 2020

UK anti-racism protesters topple statue of Bristol slave trader Edward Colston, dumped it in harbour

A statue to a 17th-century British slave trader was torn down on Sunday during an anti-racism protest in Bristol in southwest England amid calls for other historic reminders of the slave trade to be removed.

Jun 8, 2020

Here's why most urban Indians are hopeful of jobs return post lockdown

In a statement, Ipsos said that the global survey found that Indians were found to be most optimistic of jobs returning, once all the restrictions were lifted.

Jun 8, 2020

Padarayanapura corporator holds road show during COVID-19; Bengaluru police commissioner arrests Imran Pasha

Bengaluru police commissioner Bhaskar Rao, IPS, arrested JD(S) corporator of Padarayanapura Imran Pasha after two FIRs were filed against the political leader under the DMA act and several other sections. Section 144 has been imposed in Padarayanapura effective immediately.

Jun 8, 2020

On eve of easing lockdown norms, Kerala reports 107 cases

State Health Minister KK Shailaja in a statement issued here said that of the new cases, 71 came from abroad, while 28 were from within the country. The remaining eight are local infections.

Jun 8, 2020

Thousands of Chinese troops move to high-altitude region amid border tensions with India (Watch)

The latest development has come a day after India and China held extensive talks to resolve the ongoing border dispute.

Jun 7, 2020

Government staff dumps coronavirus patient's body into a pit, video goes viral

In the video, four men are seen wearing PPEs and moving the lifeless body from an ambulance and literally dumping it into a grave.

Jun 7, 2020

Delhi reserves hospital beds for residents as coronavirus cases surge

New Delhi alone has registered more than 10% of total cases, making it the third worst-affected part of the country after the western state of Maharashtra, home to financial capital Mumbai, and southern Tamil Nadu state.

Jun 7, 2020

Old man tied to hospital bed for being unable to pay medical bill in Madhya Pradesh

The patient's family stated that they did not have the amount to pay the bill and urged the hospital administration to waive off the amount.

Jun 7, 2020

Thousands join Black Lives Matter protest outside US Embassy in London

Thousands of protesters had gathered in central London in a demonstration that was peaceful but that ended with small numbers of people clashing with mounted police near Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street residence.

Jun 7, 2020

Great white shark kills surfer in Australia 's New South Wales

The attack took place off Salt Beach, 800 km north of Sydney, at about 10 a.m., and the shark bit the man's thigh, then circled those who came to his aid, reportedly ramming one of their boards.

Jun 7, 2020

Shopian encounter: Top Hizbul terrorist among five killed in Jammu and Kashmir

Among the five killed in the Reban area of South Kashmir's Shopian district is a top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Farooq Ahmed Bhat alias Nali.

Jun 7, 2020

The summer is unusual in India: Temperatures remain below normal, several states witness rainfall

India won't see any heatwave in the next five days at least, the weather department confirmed.

Jun 7, 2020

Coronavirus: 9 J&K districts declared red zones

Srinagar, Pulwama, Shopian, Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Baramulla, and Kupwara in Kashmir division and Ramban in Jammu division have been declared red zone districts.

Jun 7, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic to be over in India around mid-September?

The analysis shows that when the number of infected becomes equal to those removed from circulation by recovery and death.

Jun 7, 2020