White Tiger kills boy inside Delhi
In a tragic incident, a white tiger killed a class 12 student inside the Delhi Zoo on Wednesday, PTI reports. Television reports gave different versions. Some reports claiming eyewitnesses said the barricade was low and the tiger jumped on the boy who was standing very close to the enclosure. There... read more »
13 dead in China firework plant explosion
CHANGSHA – Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and one more remained missing after an explosion at a firework plant in central China’s Hunan Province on Monday, local authorities said on Tuesday. The blast happened at around 3 p.m. Monday at the Nanyang Export Fireworks Factory in... read more »
US air strikes target Islamic State in Syria
The United States began bombing ISIS targets in Syria using fighters, bomber and Tomahawk missiles, according to the Pentagon late Monday night. “I can confirm that U.S. military and partner nation forces are undertaking military action against ISIL terrorists in Syria using a mix of fighter,... read more »
Afghanistan’s Karzai slams U.S., Pakistan in farewell speech
KABUL – Outgoing Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday blamed the United States for his country’s long war, a final swipe at the country that helped bring him to power 13 years ago but towards which he has become increasingly bitter. His farewell speech came days ahead of the planned... read more »
No new proposal from Sena, BJP says on seat-sharing row
The BJP on Saturday said it hasn’t received any new proposal on seat sharing from Shiv Sena for the October 15 Maharashtra assembly polls as its state unit prepared to put the list of... read more »
NRAI congratulates Jitu Rai, Shweta for Asiad medals
National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Raninder Singh Saturday congratulated Jitu Rai and Shweta Chaudhry, who won the gold and bronze on the first competition day of the 17th... read more »
Kohli seeks Tendulkar’s help after form slump
New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s decision to seek tips from Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai is just a brief part of his overall training programme leading to the 2015 World Cup, according to his... read more »
Hockey: Indian men eye big win over Sri Lanka in Asiad opener
After the islanders, the Sardar Singh-led side will face Oman on September 23 before more tough encounters against arch-rival Pakistan (September 25) and China (September 27). Two-time gold... read more »
North Korea says imprisoned American tried to become ‘secon...
Korean prison, state media said on Saturday. Matthew Miller, 25, of Bakersfield, California, had prepared his story in advance and written in a notebook that he was seeking refuge after failing in an... read more »
