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Jaitley in US, makes strong case for reforms in H1-B/L1 visa processes

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has strongly advocated reforms in H1-B/L1 visa processes in talks with the US Treasury Secretary and US Commerce Secretary. Read to know more.

Oct 13, 2017

At least 54 killed as worst floods in years batter Vietnam

At least 54 people died and 39 went missing after destructive floods battered northern and central Vietnam this week, the countrys disaster prevention agency said on Friday (13 October). More than 300 homes have collapsed in floods and landslides, while more than 34,000 other houses have been submerged or damaged.

Oct 13, 2017

Bangalore's pathetic roads: When daily commute to work becomes a nightmare!

Thanks to the incessant rains, most of the roads in the garden city are in a pathetic state while officials turn a deaf ear to citizen's complaints.

Oct 13, 2017

Shocking video captures horrific acid attack in London

Two men have been convicted of conducting random chemical attacks and violent robberies in London. Sadik Kamara, 24, and Joshua Gordon, 20, were both found guilty of applying a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, main, disfigure or do grievous bodily harm at Wood Green Crown Court on 10 October. The Met Police have released shocking CCTV footage of one of the incidents, where a gang including Kamara and Gordon entered a supermarket in Hackney, and sprayed the shopkeeper with ammonia three times in the face, before stamping on her. The pair will be sentenced on 17 November.

Oct 13, 2017

George Weah in the running to become president of Liberia

Former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah has taken an early lead in Liberias presidential elections. He is leading in 14 of Liberias voting regions. The partial results account for a third of the vote. He must win over 50% of the vote by October 25 to become President, or the two leading candidates will advance to a run off in November

Oct 13, 2017