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Passports to be in both English and Hindi: Swaraj
- June 24, 2017
She also announced that all passports issued across the country would now have details of the holders written not only in English, but also in Hindi. Please enter your email. During the Vedic era, she said, eight years was when children were admitted to a gurukul and vanasprartha (a retired life where time is dedicated to social service) falls in the 60-year age group. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
She also announced that all passports issued across the country would now have details of the holders written not only in English, but also in Hindi. Please enter your email. During the Vedic era, she said, eight years was when children were admitted to a gurukul and vanasprartha (a retired life where time is dedicated to social service) falls in the 60-year age group. (more...)
S. Korean leader observes missile test amid North's threats
- June 24, 2017
Park didn't say how far the Hyunmoo-2 missile flew or where it landed, but said it accurately hit its target space. In the event of a North Korean nuclear attack (or even signs of preparations for one), KMPR specifically calls for surgical strikes against key leadership figures of the communist regime and military infrastructure with the missiles part of a so-called kill chain consisting of integrated information, surveillance, and strike systems, as well as the Korea Air and Missile ... (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Park didn't say how far the Hyunmoo-2 missile flew or where it landed, but said it accurately hit its target space. In the event of a North Korean nuclear attack (or even signs of preparations for one), KMPR specifically calls for surgical strikes against key leadership figures of the communist regime and military infrastructure with the missiles part of a so-called kill chain consisting of integrated information, surveillance, and strike systems, as well as the Korea Air and Missile ... (more...)
Iran Brands as Crushing and Successful IS Attack in Syria
- June 24, 2017
This is the first time since its 1980s war with Iraq that Iran has launched a major missile strike outside the country. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said in a statement that it fired missiles from a base in western Iran hitting the headquarters of "Takfiri terrorists" in eastern Syria . (more...)
- June 24, 2017
This is the first time since its 1980s war with Iraq that Iran has launched a major missile strike outside the country. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said in a statement that it fired missiles from a base in western Iran hitting the headquarters of "Takfiri terrorists" in eastern Syria . (more...)
Lalu again appeals to Nitish to reconsider decision on Kovind
- June 24, 2017
Kovind was the governor of Bihar before being chosen as the NDA nominee for the 17 July presidential polls billed as a "dalit versus dalit" contest. This was confirmed by chief minister Pawan Chamling whereby he said "The State Government and my Party support his candidature whole-heartedly". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Kovind was the governor of Bihar before being chosen as the NDA nominee for the 17 July presidential polls billed as a "dalit versus dalit" contest. This was confirmed by chief minister Pawan Chamling whereby he said "The State Government and my Party support his candidature whole-heartedly". (more...)
London police: Manslaughter charges being considered in Grenfell Tower fire
- June 24, 2017
Its buildings are "fully compliant with fire safety regulations and are fire risk assessed", it said. Police have seized documents from several organisations as part of their enquiries. According to Professor of Environmental Toxicology at Leeds University Alastair Hay, the people who were trapped inside the building as the fire spread would have had "no chance whatsoever" of surviving because of the "very high concentration" of such gasses. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Its buildings are "fully compliant with fire safety regulations and are fire risk assessed", it said. Police have seized documents from several organisations as part of their enquiries. According to Professor of Environmental Toxicology at Leeds University Alastair Hay, the people who were trapped inside the building as the fire spread would have had "no chance whatsoever" of surviving because of the "very high concentration" of such gasses. (more...)
It's so hot in Phoenix, they can't fly planes
- June 24, 2017
Though they may not set new records, temperatures are going to stay dangerously hot through the weekend. One person uses the CityScape splash pad to stay cool as temperatures climb to near-record highs in Phoenix on Tuesday. - On Sunday, several Northern California cities - including Sacramento (106 degrees), San Jose (103 degrees) and San Francisco (88 degrees) - saw record hot temperatures. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Though they may not set new records, temperatures are going to stay dangerously hot through the weekend. One person uses the CityScape splash pad to stay cool as temperatures climb to near-record highs in Phoenix on Tuesday. - On Sunday, several Northern California cities - including Sacramento (106 degrees), San Jose (103 degrees) and San Francisco (88 degrees) - saw record hot temperatures. (more...)
Student Freed by N. Korea Rushed to Hospital on Return to US
- June 24, 2017
Otto Warmbier , an American university student held prisoner in North Korea for 17 months and said by his family to be in a coma , was medically evacuated to the United States on Tuesday as his local church continues to pray for him. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Otto Warmbier , an American university student held prisoner in North Korea for 17 months and said by his family to be in a coma , was medically evacuated to the United States on Tuesday as his local church continues to pray for him. (more...)
Meira Kumar is Opposition's Presidential nominee
- June 24, 2017
BJP President Amit Shah will also be present when Kovind files his papers, as will the Telangana and Tamil Nadu chief ministers, two leaders from non-NDA parties supporting Kovind, sources in the southern parties said. "If someone is trying to make a Dalit a President with the goal of gaining a vote bank then we are not with them, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said adding that they would extend their support only if the decision was taken for the development of the nation". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
BJP President Amit Shah will also be present when Kovind files his papers, as will the Telangana and Tamil Nadu chief ministers, two leaders from non-NDA parties supporting Kovind, sources in the southern parties said. "If someone is trying to make a Dalit a President with the goal of gaining a vote bank then we are not with them, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said adding that they would extend their support only if the decision was taken for the development of the nation". (more...)
A timeline of events in the Brendan Dassey case
- June 24, 2017
Dassey was sentenced to life in prison in 2007 in Wisconsin for the death of photographer Teresa Halbach in 2005. Dassey is now slated to be a free man , that is, unless prosecutors retry him or appeal to the Supreme Court . Supreme Court . He added, "We continue to send our condolences to the Halbach family as they have to suffer through another attempt by Mr. Dassey to re-litigate his guilty verdict and sentence". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Dassey was sentenced to life in prison in 2007 in Wisconsin for the death of photographer Teresa Halbach in 2005. Dassey is now slated to be a free man , that is, unless prosecutors retry him or appeal to the Supreme Court . Supreme Court . He added, "We continue to send our condolences to the Halbach family as they have to suffer through another attempt by Mr. Dassey to re-litigate his guilty verdict and sentence". (more...)
Jared Kushner holds first 'productive' Middle East peace talks with Israel PM
- June 24, 2017
On the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Lieberman reiterated that a solution can only come as part of "a full regional agreement with all moderate Sunni [Arab] states, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, when the agreement with the Palestinians is a byproduct of that". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
On the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Lieberman reiterated that a solution can only come as part of "a full regional agreement with all moderate Sunni [Arab] states, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, when the agreement with the Palestinians is a byproduct of that". (more...)
Confederations Cup: Indomitable Lions pay the penalty against Australia
- June 24, 2017
In the first half, Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio was caught on the TV broadcast aiming a verbal obscenity at New Zealand coaching staff. World soccer governing body Federation Internationale de Football Association said on Tuesday it had warned Mexico over what it said were "insulting and discriminatory" chants during their first Confederations Cup match in Russia . (more...)
- June 24, 2017
In the first half, Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio was caught on the TV broadcast aiming a verbal obscenity at New Zealand coaching staff. World soccer governing body Federation Internationale de Football Association said on Tuesday it had warned Mexico over what it said were "insulting and discriminatory" chants during their first Confederations Cup match in Russia . (more...)
Teen boys wear skirts to protest discriminatory uniform policy amid heatwave
- June 24, 2017
The officials told boys no, citing the school's uniform code which does not allow shorts. Devon County Council spokesman David Beasley said about 30 boys turned up to school in skirts on Thursday, when temperatures dropped to a cool 20 degrees Celsius (68F) after days of much hotter weather. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The officials told boys no, citing the school's uniform code which does not allow shorts. Devon County Council spokesman David Beasley said about 30 boys turned up to school in skirts on Thursday, when temperatures dropped to a cool 20 degrees Celsius (68F) after days of much hotter weather. (more...)
Russia Strikes Key Islamic State Group Targets in Syria
- June 24, 2017
The Russian diplomat said earlier on Thursday that Russia considered the downing of the Syrian Air Force Su-22 warplane by the US-led coalition as a flagrant violation of the worldwide law, the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, which required a thorough investigation. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The Russian diplomat said earlier on Thursday that Russia considered the downing of the Syrian Air Force Su-22 warplane by the US-led coalition as a flagrant violation of the worldwide law, the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, which required a thorough investigation. (more...)
Judge Declares Mistrial, Again, In Cincinnati Police Shooting Case
- June 24, 2017
Hamilton County Judge Leslie Ghiz declared a mistrial Friday afternoon. Tensing, 27, shot and killed DuBose during a traffic stop on July 19, 2015, and was originally tried in November 2016. Five days earlier, former Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted of fatally shooting Philando Castile during a traffic stop past year that was partially streamed online. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Hamilton County Judge Leslie Ghiz declared a mistrial Friday afternoon. Tensing, 27, shot and killed DuBose during a traffic stop on July 19, 2015, and was originally tried in November 2016. Five days earlier, former Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted of fatally shooting Philando Castile during a traffic stop past year that was partially streamed online. (more...)
Delhi University to release first cut-off list today; check du
- June 24, 2017
English (hons) is at 96.5% and History (hons) at 97%. OBC candidates need 95.25% for B.Com. Ramjas College has released the first cutoff for the Delhi University undergraduate admissionAccording to Hindustan Times, in Ramjas College, most of the subjects saw a dip between 0.25-2 percentage points in cutoff compared to a year ago. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
English (hons) is at 96.5% and History (hons) at 97%. OBC candidates need 95.25% for B.Com. Ramjas College has released the first cutoff for the Delhi University undergraduate admissionAccording to Hindustan Times, in Ramjas College, most of the subjects saw a dip between 0.25-2 percentage points in cutoff compared to a year ago. (more...)
'I can't go out' - Texting for help from Islamist-occupied Philippines city
- June 24, 2017
The gunmen escaped from the public elementary school in the village of Malagakit, close to Pigcawayan town, as darkness fell, Captain Arvin Encinas , an army spokesman, told dpa news agency. At least four rebels were killed and two government militiamen were wounded in the fighting, which caused almost 1,000 people in Malagakit and two nearby villages to flee to safety, the officials said. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The gunmen escaped from the public elementary school in the village of Malagakit, close to Pigcawayan town, as darkness fell, Captain Arvin Encinas , an army spokesman, told dpa news agency. At least four rebels were killed and two government militiamen were wounded in the fighting, which caused almost 1,000 people in Malagakit and two nearby villages to flee to safety, the officials said. (more...)
Israel gearing up to build in east Jerusalem
- June 24, 2017
US Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt and US Consul General in Jerusalem Donald Blome also attended the meeting, which the Americans stated was "positive and fruitful". Together they will "spearhead the peace effort" the U.S. administration believes is possible, a White House official said. Mr. Kushner and the Israeli officials " underscored that forging peace will take time" and emphasized the "importance of doing everything possible to create an ... (more...)
- June 24, 2017
US Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt and US Consul General in Jerusalem Donald Blome also attended the meeting, which the Americans stated was "positive and fruitful". Together they will "spearhead the peace effort" the U.S. administration believes is possible, a White House official said. Mr. Kushner and the Israeli officials " underscored that forging peace will take time" and emphasized the "importance of doing everything possible to create an ... (more...)
Prosecutors seek to uphold 'Making a Murderer' confession
- June 24, 2017
Dassey told detectives he helped his uncle, Steven Avery , rape and kill Halbach, but a judge overturned his conviction last August. The state Justice Department appealed the ruling to the 7th U.S. Dassey was 16 then and suffered from cognitive problems. Avery , who had previously been jailed for 18 years for a sexual assault in 1985, was exonerated in that case by DNA evidence in 2003. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Dassey told detectives he helped his uncle, Steven Avery , rape and kill Halbach, but a judge overturned his conviction last August. The state Justice Department appealed the ruling to the 7th U.S. Dassey was 16 then and suffered from cognitive problems. Avery , who had previously been jailed for 18 years for a sexual assault in 1985, was exonerated in that case by DNA evidence in 2003. (more...)
Judiciary committee asks Lynch to disclose Clinton email conversations
- June 24, 2017
The Chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee have sent letters to four individuals, including former Attorney General Loretta Lynch , seeking information about her handling of the Clinton email investigation. The committee also sent letters to Leonard Benardo and Gail Scovell of the Open Society Foundations, a George Soros group, and Clinton campaign staffer Amanda Renteria. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The Chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee have sent letters to four individuals, including former Attorney General Loretta Lynch , seeking information about her handling of the Clinton email investigation. The committee also sent letters to Leonard Benardo and Gail Scovell of the Open Society Foundations, a George Soros group, and Clinton campaign staffer Amanda Renteria. (more...)
Taliban claims deadly Helmand explosion
- June 24, 2017
There was no immediate claim of responsibility but Taliban and Islamic State militants have carried out deadly attacks in recent months. On Sunday, five police officers were killed and about 30 people, a lot of them civilians, were injured in a suicide bomb attack in the eastern city of Gardez. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
There was no immediate claim of responsibility but Taliban and Islamic State militants have carried out deadly attacks in recent months. On Sunday, five police officers were killed and about 30 people, a lot of them civilians, were injured in a suicide bomb attack in the eastern city of Gardez. (more...)
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