Latest remains of MH17 dupe arrive in Malaysia
Two remains of Malaysian passengers of the airliner that crashed in eastern Ukraine arrived on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minsiter Najib Razak said. “Today we bring home two more victims of [Malaysia Airlines] flight MH17,” Mr. Najib tweeted. “My prayers are with their families in these... read more »
J&K floods: rescue teams to focus on Srinagar
Mammoth multi-agency rescue efforts were underway in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday to rescue lakhs of people trapped in flood-ravaged areas, with IAF choppers and transport aircraft undertaking non-stop sorties overnight to carry men and relief material to submerged parts. Rescue teams will be on... read more »
Destroying ISIS may take years, US officials say
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration is preparing to carry out a campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria that may take three years to complete, requiring a sustained effort that could last until after President Obama has left office, according to senior administration officials.The... read more »
J&K flood toll over 150, PM lines up Rs 1,000 crore to fight ‘national ...
JAMMU/SRINAGAR: The death toll in Jammu & Kashmir’s swamped districts from swirling waters of Jhelum, Chenab and Tawi and their tributaries rose to 150 with at least 50 more fatalities reported from various districts on Sunday. Numerous people were marooned even as relief efforts... read more »
Indian American made interim president of US varsity
Nagi Naganathan, an alumnus of the National Institute of Technology at Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, has been appointed interim president of the University of Toledo, a public research... read more »
UN calls for peace in Gaza
UN Secretary – General Ban Ki – moon urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders to restore peace in the violence—hit Gaza region, media reported on Thursday. Ban on Wednesday said... read more »
SpiceJet Today Offers Ten Lakh Tickets For Fares Starting Rs 999
No-frills carrier SpiceJet today put ten lakh seats on the block with base fares starting as low as Rs. 999, for a one-way journey under a limited period offer. The bookings for the... read more »
Priority for high-speed trains, FDI
With the passenger fare and freight charges having been increased as recently as June 22, the maiden Railway Budget of the Narendra Modi government focussed on a massive facelift of the... read more »
Chinese author held over Tiananmen Square event
Chinese novelist Murong Xuecun was summoned by Beijing police on Tuesday after issuing a public statement of surrender over a private event marking the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square... read more »
