Month: December 2019

N. Korea conducts ‘important test’ at once-dismantled site

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Sunday that it carried out a “very important test” at its long-range rocket launch site that it reportedly rebuilt after having partially dismantled it at the start of denuclearization talks with the United States last year.Full Coverage: North Korea The announcement comes […]

Hong Kong sees biggest protests since democrats’ election boost

HONG KONG – Vast crowds of black-clad demonstrators thronged Hong Kong on Sunday in the largest anti-government protests since local elections last month that boosted the pro-democracy movement seeking to curb controls by China. It was the first time since August that the Civil Human Rights Front – […]

Unnao rape victim dies in hospital after being set ablaze

UNNAO, India – A 23-year-old rape victim set on fire by a gang of men, which included her alleged rapists, has died in a New Delhi hospital, prompting protests from opposition leaders who blamed the ruling party for failing to check incidents of violence against women. The woman […]

Fire at New Delhi factory kills 43

MUMBAI – At least forty-three people were killed in New Delhi on Sunday when a fire swept through a six-storey factory where labourers were sleeping, government officials said. The factory was making handbags and lots of raw material was stored inside the building due to which the fire […]

Opening Ceremony joint Exercise Hand-In-Hand-2019

open view news desk The Eighth Edition of India China joint training exercise ‘Hand-in-Hand-2019’ commenced at Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya on 07 December 2019. The People’s Liberations Army (PLA) contingent from the Tibet Military Command& Indian Army contingent comprising of one Infantry company alongwith supporting staff are participating […]

Prime Minister addresses the 54th DGsP/IGsP Conference

open view news desk The Prime Minister participated in the 54th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Pune on December 7-8, 2019. Apart from leading the discussions and giving valuable suggestions over the past two days, he addressed the valedictory session of the Conference this evening. The Prime Minister also awarded […]

Several states want to set up ‘hunar hubs’: Naqvi

Ahmedabad, Dec 8: Several states have started working on the Centre’s proposal to set up ‘hunar hubs’, where artisans, craftsmen and culinary experts will be offered training according to modern needs and offered spaces to exhibit and sell their products, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said […]

Maha: 2 flesh trade rackets busted in Aurangabad

Aurangabad, Dec 8: Two flesh trade rackets were busted in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district, police said on Sunday. The first raid was in Rajeshnagar area of Beed Bypass, leading to the arrest of one woman, four men and seizure of 480 bottles of liquor, a Crime Branch official said. In […]

Onions retailing at Rs 100-120 per kg in MP’s Bhopal

Bhopal, Dec 8: Onion prices continued to rise in Madhya Pradesh, with the kitchen staple retailing at Rs 100- 120 per kilogram in capital Bhopal. Prices have been consistently above Rs 70 per kilogram across the state for the last one month. “Retailers are selling onions at Rs 120 […]

Fire incident extremely horrific: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed the fire incident in Delhi’s Anaj Mandi area as extremely horrific. A massive fire swept through a factory in Anaj Mandi area of north Delhi on Sunday morning, leaving 43 labourers dead and many others injured, police said. […]

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