Cyclone threat: Tens of thousands evacuated along AP coast
Tens of thousands of people from low-lying areas of coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh have been evacuated as the state intensified preparations to face Cyclone Hudhud, expected to reach the northern coastline aroundVisakhapatnam by forenoon tomorrow. As many as 24,000 people were shifted from... read more »
Delhi HC asks Om Prakash Chautala to surrender on Saturday
New Delhi: INLD chief and former Haryana Chief Minster Om Prakash Chautala was on Friday ordered by the Delhi High Court to surrender on Saturday in Tihar jail for misusing bail conditions by campaigning for assembly polls, saying he cannot “take the court for a ride”. The High Court... read more »
7 killed in stampede at Imran Khan’s rally in Pak
At least seven people were killed and 40 others wounded in a stampede following a political rally by opposition politician Imran Khan in central Pakistan on Friday, officials said. The deaths occurred in Multan city after the cricketer-turned-politician addressed a crowd to press his demand for... read more »
Landslide kills 19 workers in China
At least 19 people were killed and two others injured when a landslide struck a highway construction site in China’s Shaanxi Province. Rescuers said the landslide engulfed the eight temporary dormitory rooms for construction workers who were sleeping inside. The landslide broke down eight... read more »
Two militants killed in encounter near Line of Control in Kashmir valley
Srinagar: Two militants were on Wednesday killed in an encounter with security forces near the Line of Control in Macchil Sector of Kashmir Valley. “In the wee hours, two unknown... read more »
Obama Urges Global Effort to stop Ebola as Virus Spreads
President Barack Obama urged aid groups and other nations to dramatically escalate their response to the Ebola outbreak in western Africa, warning that the epidemic is spiraling out of... read more »
Sheila Dikshit slams Modi govt for selective humiliation of governors
New Delhi: Sheila Dikshit, who recently quit as the governor of Kerala, has questioned the Narendra Modi government’s move to target UPA-appointed governors. Speaking to a leading English... read more »
By-elections: Voting underway in 10 states; brisk voting in UP, stakes high for BJP, SP
New Delhi: Voting began Saturday for byelections to 3 Lok Sabha and 33 Assembly constituencies spread across 10 states in an exercise seen as yet another major test of Narendra Modi... read more »
Exercises that help you battle pain
Walking for back pain: Got a nagging backache? Simply put on your sports shoes and walk. Numerous studies throw light on how walking lessens pain, boosts muscle strength and flexibility, quickens... read more »
