Kabul A coordinated double suicide bombing by the Islamic State group hit central Kabul this morning, killing at least 25 people, including eight journalists, officials said. An AFP photographer and a cameraman for a local TV station were among the fatalities, the police said. At least 45 people were wounded in the twin attacks, according to Kabul police spokesman, Hashmat Stanekzai, who […]
Wuhan (China) During their “extensive and fruitful talks” in Wuhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to maintain peace at the border and strengthen greater strategic communication between the two sides, the Ministry of External Affairs said today. “The two leaders (Modi and Xi) underscored that it is important to maintain peace along India-China border region and decided […]
New Delhi The mad rush to link mobile phone numbers with Aadhaar supposedly to comply with a directive of the Supreme Court was uncalled for. The apex court on Wednesday clarified that it had not ordered mandatory linkage, and said the government misinterpreted its February 6, 2017, observation and insisted on doing it. “In the Lokniti Foundation case, the […]
New Delhi MS Dhoni became the first T20 batsman to score 5000 runs as captain, he achieved this feat after his match-winning 70 not out against RCB on Wednesday. MS Dhoni once again showed his masterclass finishing that was set up by an intimidating knock by Ambati Rayudu as CSK chased down a stiff 206-run […]
Jodhpur A Jodhpur court on Wednesday convicted Asaram, two others in 2013 rape case on all the charges under the POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act and sentenced Asaram to life imprisonment. The other two convicts- Shilpi and Sharad, have been awarded a 20-year sentence. Two of the five accused were acquitted by the court. Speaking […]
New Delhi Tech giant Google on Tuesday unveiled a new search experience for job-seekers in India that will allow users to find relevant employment opportunities from the company’s search page. Google has partnered with players like Aasaanjobs, Freshersworld, Headhonchos, IBM Talent Management Solutions, LinkedIn, Quezx, QuikrJobs, Shine.Com, T-Jobs, TimesJobs and Wisdomjobs for the offering. Google’s […]
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices touched 55-month high on Monday, renewing calls for a cut in excise duty to ease the burden on consumers. Sources told Zee Media that the government held meeting with chief of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and reviewed daily pricing mechanism for petrol and diesel. The Petroleum ministry is also […]
The suspected mastermind of a Bitcoin heist has escaped prison and fled to Sweden on a plane reportedly carrying Iceland’s prime minister. An international arrest warrant has been issued for Sindri Thor Stefansson, who is accused of being involved in the theft of around 600 computers used to mine virtual currencies. Police believe Stefansson fled […]
In a world where major battles are fought on social media, looks like the Indian Navy has just scored a victory sorts over arch-rival China Navy. The Indian Navy on Tuesday extended a ‘warm welcome’ to its Chinese counterpart in the Indian Ocean with a ‘happy hunting tweet’. The tweet comes at a time when […]