Month: October 2021

Question of survival stares at migrant workers’ families

By Sumir Kaul Srinagar/Saharanpur, Oct 19: How to make both ends meet is a question that is haunting 28-year-old Jehangir, a small-time carpenter in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur, after his father was shot dead by terrorists last Saturday in south Kashmir, triggering an exodus of migrant labourers from the area. […]

Prominent NC leader quits party after Rana’s exit

Jammu, Oct 19:  Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Prem Sagar Aziz quit the National Conference (NC) here on Tuesday and extended support to former party colleague Devender Singh Rana, who joined the BJP recently. Aziz, who was the NC’s Bani Assembly constituency in-charge, said he is resigning from […]

North Korea tests possible submarine missile, amid tensions

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Tuesday fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea in what South Korea’s military described as a weapon likely designed for submarine-based launches, marking possibly the most significant demonstration of the North’s military might since President Joe Biden took office. […]

President of India’s Greetings on the Eve of MILAD-UN-NABI

DELHI, OCT 18: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi has said: – “On the auspicious occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday which is celebrated as Eid-e-Milad or Milad-un-Nabi, I extend my greetings to all our fellow citizens, especially our […]

Floods, landslides kill at least 28 people in southern India

NEW DELHI — Officials predicted more rain as the death toll from floods and landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala rose to 28 on Monday. Since the ferocious downpours began last week, swollen rivers have decimated bridges, and vehicles and homes have been swept away. Several […]

Tigray forces say air strikes hit Ethiopia’s Mekelle, government denies

Summary Resident, aid worker and doctor say city was attacked Government denies carrying out any assault on Mekelle War erupted in Tigray in November last year NAIROBI, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Rebellious northern Ethiopian forces accused the government of launching air strikes on the capital of Tigray region […]

Thousands of migrant workers in Kashmir moved to secure locations, hundreds flee

SRINAGAR, India, Oct 18 – Indian authorities have moved thousands of migrant workers in Kashmir to safer locations overnight, while hundreds have fled the Himalayan valley after a wave of targeted killings, two security officials said on Monday. Suspected militants have killed eleven civilians, including five migrant workers, […]

Explainer: What is behind the recent surge in violence in Indian Kashmir?

NEW DELHI, Oct 18 – A surge in violence in Indian Kashmir in recent weeks, including a spate of militant attacks on civilians and a widespread crackdown by security forces, has left 33 people dead in the heavily militarised region since early October. Kashmir, which is claimed in […]

‘Favorite of presidents’ Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications

WASHINGTON, Oct 18 – Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state and top military officer, died on Monday at the age of 84 due to complications from COVID-19. He was fully vaccinated, his family said in a statement on Facebook. “We have lost a remarkable and loving […]

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat meets PM

New Delhi, Oct 18:  Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who recently underwent an elbow surgery, on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with her family. The 27-year-old had made a shock first-round exit from the Tokyo Olympics. She entered the Games as one of India’s strongest medal contenders. […]

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