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India Behind Pakistan, China in Arms Race

Till January 2014, India had a total of 90 to 110 warheads, a little lower than Pakistan's 100-120 warheads, according to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Jun 17, 2014

Fear of virus in litchi fruit hits sales in West Bengal

Siliguri, June 17 (ANI): Reports of continuous deaths due to consuming litchi fruit in West Bengal have hit the sales of the seasonal fruit. Six children were reported to have died in the province on June 07 after eating contaminated litchi. Many other children were being treated in hospitals. The fear of virus and pest in the food has perturbed the people and forced them to choose other fruits to appease their palate, leading to a loss in the litchi market. Several municipalities under the Darjeeling district government have banned sale of litchi as a precautionary measure to control the virus from spreading further. Another fruit vendor, Sunil Kumar, said rumours about insect in mangoes are also doing the rounds and added that vendors are incurring losses with the unsold fruits rotting in storage.

Jun 17, 2014

Mausoleum of Hazrat Maula in Jodhpur brings people from different faiths together

Jodhpur, June 17 (ANI): Rajasthan in India's western part is known for the vibrancy of its people, and the perfect amalgamation of art and architecture. Jodhpur is home to a number artists, poets, and dancers from all walks of life who live here in complete accord and harmony. Here, Urs of Hazrat Maula presents a perfect example of amalgamation of faiths under one roof. Every year hundreds of people visit the shrine to pray for the well-being of their loved ones. Though devotees throng the shrine throughout the year, the Urs or the death anniversary of the saint attracts a large number of people. During the Urs people from different faiths sit together, eat, drink and pray with equal devotion.

Jun 17, 2014

NATO chief condemns abductions of Turks in northern Iraq

NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Monday condemned the kidnappings of Turkish citizens in an attack by Islamist militants who have captured swathes of northern Iraq and called for their immediate release. Duration: 00:48

Jun 17, 2014

Iraqis fleeing Sunni insurgents take shelter in Kirkuk

Hundred of thousands Iraqis were displaced since the offensive of the Islamic state in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), fleeing toward the border of the Iraqi Kurdistan region and the Iraqi disputed city Kirkuk. Duration: 00:47

Jun 17, 2014

Over 150,000 Cambodians flee Thailand in fear of junta

More than 150,000 Cambodian workers have fled Thailand carrying their children and a few belongings to return home over fears the junta will crack down on illegal migrants, an official said Monday. Duration: 00:54

Jun 17, 2014

Taliban make new threats as Pakistani forces deploy

The Pakistani Taliban warned foreign firms to leave the country and vowed retaliatory strikes against the government after tanks, ground troops and jets were deployed in a long-awaited offensive in a troubled tribal district. Duration: 00:48

Jun 17, 2014

Suu Kyi rejects warnings to modify language before polls

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi rejects warnings to modify her language towards the military ahead of next year's polls. Duration: 00:48

Jun 17, 2014

Missing Israeli boy's family pleads for safe return

The uncle of a missing Israeli teenager made a heartfelt plea for "mercy" to his suspected kidnappers Monday, after the family spent a fourth sleepless night worrying for his safety. Duration: 00:50

Jun 17, 2014

Rwanda, DR Congo in fresh clashes over disputed border hill

The Congolese army insists that Kanyesheza, a hill on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo 20 kilometers from Goma, belongs to the DRC. Rwandan soldiers insist it is theirs.

Jun 17, 2014

Taiwan military academy marks 90th anniversary

Taiwan marks the 90th anniversary of its military academy with a graduation ceremony attended by President Ma Ying-jeou.

Jun 17, 2014

Islamist gunmen kill at least 48 in Kenyan coastal town

At least 48 people are killed when suspected Shebab militants from Somalia storm into a Kenyan coastal town and launch a major assault on a police station, hotels and government offices.

Jun 17, 2014

Airbus, Safran team up to compete with SpaceX

Aerospace giant Airbus Group and French engine maker Safran announced a joint venture Monday on space launchers, as Europe looks to compete with rising US rival SpaceX.

Jun 17, 2014

Will review work done by state govt: Uma Bharti on Uttarakhand tragedy Part - 1

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): On the first anniversary of the Uttarakhand tragedy, Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti said that she will review the work done by the Uttarakhand government and further plan the strategy for restoration.

Jun 16, 2014

One year on, Uttarakhand victim's relatives still await compensation from govt

New Delhi/Kanpur / Vadodara/Uttarakhand, June 16 (ANI): One year on and the struggle facing the relatives of victims of the deadliest flash floods in Uttarakhand didn't come to an end as the government failed to compensate them after the tragedy. The unprecedented rainfall last year, which wreaked havoc across Uttarakhand, making rivers overflow and setting off massive landslides, killed almost 6,000 people. Two million people have had their lives disrupted by the devastation and are trying to cope with the impact of the calamity. A relative of the flood victim, Umesh Gussa, lamented over state and central government's apathy towards their long-pending demands. Crowd of relatives of the flood victims came out in droves in Kanpur city of Uttar Pradesh and protested against the state government. One of the protesters, Varun, vented out his ire as he has not yet received death certificate of his dear ones.

Jun 16, 2014