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Pakistan Summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner over 'Ceasefire Violations'
The Foreign Office summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia and condemned the unprovoked firing in the Lipa and Battal sectors in which one security personnel and two civilians were killed.
In Controversial U-Turn, TN Education Minister Says Colour-Coded Caste Bands to Continue in Schools
Education Minister KA Sengottaiyan disowned the circular that was issued by the department instructing officials to take actions against schools found culpable for this discriminatory practice.
Soon, Delhi IGI Airport to Become Most Technologically Advanced, Sport Highest ATC Tower
At present AAI is running a parallel operation to test the automation and other systems in the new facility. Notably, AAI has been mandated to handle the air traffic management services at the IGI Airport.
Hours After Ramming His Car into Posh South Kolkata Club, BJP MP Roopa Ganguly's Son Arrested
The police said that he has been arrested for rash driving and damaging properties. His blood sample has been collected to check if it was a case of drunk driving, while the car has been sent for a forensic test.
Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan’s Luxury Resort in UP Faces Trouble, Boundary Wall Razed
The resort had allegedly been built on a nullah owned by the Irrigation department. A notice has already been served to Azam Khan in the matter.
Kashmir Remains Shut for 12th Consecutive Day, Authorities Say Curbs Relaxed in Srinagar
Kashmir was placed a under a total clampdown on August 5, hours before Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in the Rajya Sabha that the special status for the state had been revoked.
Debt-Ridden Bengaluru Businessman Kills Pregnant Wife, Son and Parents Before Shooting Self
The head of the family Om Prakash shot them all in their forehead before shooting himself in the mouth. There appears to be consent as no sign of resistance was found. Further investigations are on, the police said.
Air India Becomes 1st Indian Airline to Fly over Zero Degree North Pole on I-Day
As Air India’s Boeing 777 debuted over the polar region, two of its flight plans had to be chalked up considering Pakistan's decision to close its airspace for Indian flights.
Kia Seltos vs MG Hector Spec Comparison - Prices, Specifications, Video Review and More
The Kia Seltos undercuts the MG Hector by almost Rs 2.5 lakh. Just as MG Hector marked its foray into the premiums SUV segment, we can only wait to see how the competition shapes up in the near future.
US Threatens Visa Ban on Mostly Indian Crew of Iran Supertanker After Failing to Block Their Release
Indian, Russian, Latvian and Filipino crew members were on board the vessel which was seized last month on suspicion of shipping oil to war-torn Syria in breach of international sanctions.
Brexit Protester Jailed in Britain for Halting International Trains
Terry Maher, 44, climbed on top of a tunnel above the railway line outside London's St Pancras terminal on March 29, the day Britain was originally due to leave the European Union.
Pakistan Summons Indian Diplomat Over 'Ceasefire Violations' That Killed 3 Soldiers
Faisal urged the Indian side to instruct its forces to respect the ceasefire, in letter and spirit and maintain peace on the LoC and the Working Boundary.
Tamil Nadu Honours 'Rocket Man' Sivan with Kalam Award for Stellar Scientific Work
The Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Award by the Tamil Nadu government is to honour those who work for promoting scientific growth, humanities and students' welfare and the awardees should hail from the state.
Sudan to Launch Historic Transition to Civilian Rule After Bloody Uprising
The deal brought an end to nearly eight months of upheaval that saw masses mobilise against the 30-year rule of Omar al-Bashir, who was eventually ousted in April.
US Move Halts Release of Iranian Tanker Held in Gibraltar for Breaching Sanctions
Britain's Foreign Office said in a statement that the "investigations conducted around the Grace 1 are a matter for the government of Gibraltar" and that it couldn't comment further.
Asit Kumar Tripathy Appointed New Odisha Chief Secretary
Prior to his appointment as chief secretary, Tripathy was the Development Commissioner and also in-charge of the Home department and Chief Administrator of the KBK region.