Day: October 27, 2019

Anti-government protests rage in Iraq, 7 killed

BAGHDAD — At least seven more Iraqi protesters were killed Saturday in clashes with security forces in Baghdad and the southern town of Nasiriyah, as thousands took part in nationwide anti-government protests, officials said. The new violence brought the number of demonstrators killed to 49 in two days […]

US official: IS leader believed dead in US military assault

WASHINGTON — Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world’s most wanted man, is believed dead after being targeted by a U.S. military raid in Syria. A U.S. official told The Associated Press late […]

Prime Minister greets the people on Diwali

open view news desk Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi wished the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. “May this festival of lights bring new light to the lives of all of us and our country will always be lighted with happiness, prosperity and good fortune” the PM […]

TN celebrates festival of lights with fervour

Chennai, Oct 27: Deepavali was celebrated across Tamil Nadu on Sunday with traditional gaiety and fervor. The festival is one of the most celebrated events in the state which marks scintillating display of fireworks. People wore new clothes, burst crackers and greeted near and dear ones on the occasion. […]

Minor killed, 35 injured in accident in UP

Banda (UP), Oct 27: A minor boy was killed and 35 others were injured when their bus turned turtle after it hit a speed-breaker here, police said on Sunday. According to police, the incident took place near Mawai Bujurg village under the Kotwali police station area of the city […]

Two cops suspended for thrashing local BJP leader’s son

Muzaffarnagar(UP), Oct 27: Two police officials, including a sub-inspector, have been suspended for allegedly beating up a local BJP leader’s son here, police said on Sunday. The incident was reported on Saturday when local BJP leader Arun Vashisht’s son, Amit, was allegedly thrashed by two policemen after he asked […]

Kashmir businesses suffer Rs 10,000-crore hit

Srinagar, Oct 27: The shutdown in Kashmir, following the abrogation of Article 370, has crippled the valley’s economy as the business community has suffered losses amounting to over Rs 10,000 crore in three months, a trade body said here. The deadlock in Kashmir, after the Centre announced the abrogation […]

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