Philippine militants free 2 kidnapped Germans
Two Germans freed after six months of captivity in the southern Philippines by a militant group that threatened to behead one of them if ransom was not paid were flown to Manila on Saturday under the care of their embassy, a Philippine military spokesman said. Following their release on Friday,... read more »
16 killed in vent collapse at South Korea pop concert
SEONGNAM, South Korea: Sixteen people were killed and nine others seriously injured when they plunged down a ventilation shaft after a grating gave way as they watched an outdoor pop concert on Friday in Seongnam south of Seoul. “They were standing on the ventilation grate to get a better... read more »
India, China to have border mechanism talks in New Delhi
Indian and Chinese officials will hold their first meeting of a bilateral border mechanism here today. Media reports quoted officials sources, as saying that Thursday’s meeting is expected to focus on several issues of mutual interest to the two countries insofar as boundary patrolling and... 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... 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... read more »
J&K flood toll over 150, PM lines up Rs 1,000 crore to fight ‘national crisis’
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... read more »
Government of India can print Re 1 note: Law Ministry
Putting to rest the debate on printing of one rupee notes, the Law Ministry has opined that the Government of India has all the powers to print currency notes of this denomination. While... read more »
Denzel Washington summon racial discrimination
Washington, 59, shared that he was involved in a physical fight due to racial profiling years ago, reported Ace Showbiz. Hollywood star Denzel Washington, who was at the 2014 Toronto International... read more »
