22 civilians reported killed in east Ukraine
Local authorities in eastern Ukraine said at least 22 civilians have been killed in one day by shelling. City hall in Luhansk, which is under the control of separatist rebels, said on Tuesday that five people were killed when an old people’s home was struck by artillery fire. Russian television... read more »
Russia violated missile treaty: U.S.
U.S. President Barack Obama said in a letter to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a letter on Monday that Russia had violated a 1987 arms control treaty when it allegedly ground-launched a cruise missile, a move that will heighten simmering tensions between Washington and Moscow over the... read more »
Six die when swept away by river in Mexico
Six people died and four went missing in northern Mexico after their vehicles were swept away by a swollen river near the US border. A statement from officials in Sonora State says more than 200 rescue crews were on a search on Tuesday for those missing in and around the Cabullona River in the... read more »
13 killed as tank shells hit Gaza UN school
A Palestinian health official says 13 people were killed after tank shells hit a U.N. school in Gaza where hundreds of Palestinians had taken refuge from Israeli attacks. Gaza health official Ashraf al-Kidra said another 40 Palestinians were wounded in the shelling early on Wednesday. Adnan Abu... read more »
Enough space in world for rise of India, China: Ansari
There is enough space in the world for the rise of India and China, Vice President Hamid Ansari said on Monday while asserting that the two neighbours have transcended bilateral scope in... read more »
Delhi University’s first cut-off list announced
Delhi University (DU) announced its first cut-off list on Monday evening for admissions to the courses under the three-year format. Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) was the first one to... read more »
Beyonce Knowles almost attacked me, says 50 Cent
Rapper Curtis James Jackson III, better known as 50 Cent, says singer Beyonce Knowles once confronted him for getting into an argument with rapper-record producer Jay Z and “jumped... read more »
Don’t have to get drunk to sing: Honey Singh
Reacting to the reports that after a few drinks at a night club Yo Yo Honey Singh sang for free, the rapper said he did it at the behest of a friend. I went to that club for the party... read more »
The best restaurants in the Andamans
Though there is nothing better than strolling into a small roadside shanty and letting the owner present his fresh local fare, some dining experiences are best enjoyed at a restaurant. Get ready to... read more »
