China, Pakistan define blueprint for “new era” ties
Without specifically referring to the Kashmir issue, China on Sunday backed Pakistan for trying to resolve “outstanding issues” with India through dialogue, and appeared to support Islamabad on two other key topics — the expansion of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and counter-terrorism.
Had suicidal thoughts till 25 years of age, says A.R. Rahman
Before the country recognised the talent of A.R. Rahman, the celebrated composer says there was a phase in his life where he felt like a failure and thought about ending his life almost every day.
Tigress Avni shot after she attacked forest staff: Maharashtra Forest Minister Mungantiwar
Tigress Avni was shot dead as a last resort when all attempts to tranquilise her failed and she attacked officials, said Maharashtra Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar Sunday.
Sri Lanka political crisis: Tamil National Alliance urges President to convene Parliament
Sri Lanka’s main Tamil party on November 4 urged the President to reconvene Parliament and end a worsening political crisis. The Tamil National Alliance could tip the balance should Parliament be recalled this week to decide between two rivals both claiming the lawful right to head Sri Lanka's government.
Indonesia extends search for Lion Air victims, debris
Indonesian authorities have extended the search at sea for victims of the Lion Air crash and the plane’s cockpit voice recorder. National Search and Rescue Agency chief Muhammad Syaugi said Sunday that the operation, now in its 7th day and involving hundreds of personnel and dozens of ships, would continue for another three days.
’Modi Kurta-Jacket’ a hit among youngsters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Kurta-Jacket’ combo has become the latest fad among youngsters with over 1,400 pieces being sold daily from seven Khadi outlets. Khadi India launched a range of ‘Modi Jackets’ and ‘Modi Kurtas’ at its flagship store at Connaught Place in New Delhi on September 17 to commemorate the Prime Minister’s birthday.
Teachers strip girls to check for sanitary pads, Punjab CM orders inquiry
Some students at a government girls’ school in Punjab’s Fazilka district were allegedly stripped by teachers to check which one of them was wearing a sanitary pad, after one was found discarded in the school toilet.
Petrol price has been cut by over ₹4 per litre and diesel by ₹2.33 in the last 18 days on softer international rates, a pace faster than the spike in prices witnessed in the two-month period beginning mid-August.
Two Hizb militants killed in Shopian encounter
Two Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday.
Tinsukia killings: Four-member TMC delegation arrives in Assam
A four-member Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation arrived in Assam on Sunday and proceeded to Kheronibari village in Tinsukia district where five people were killed on November 1.