Two wounded in bear attack in Himachal
Shimla: Two people were critically wounded today when a bear attacked them in Himachal Pradesh, police said. Banka Ram, 52, and Rajdev, 38, were…
Vijay’s birthday celebration for a cause
Chennai, June 6 (IANS) Tamil actor Vijay’s 39th birthday falls on June 22, but members from his fan club have decided to celebrate it…
Maruti Suzuki to observe a day’s shutdown at two plants
New Delhi: Amid a slowdown in petrol car sales, car market leader Maruti Suzuki today said it will shut down its Gurgaon and Manesar plants…
Show resolve to ensure food security, CPI-M says
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The CPI-M Thursday asked the government to show “special resolve” — instead of convening a special session of parliament…
Almost half of Russian students dream of emigrating
Moscow, June 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Nearly half of Russian students would like to leave Russia, according to a survey by the Levada Center independent…
Thunderstorm lashes Chandigarh, mercury dips
Chandigarh: Accompanied by strong winds, a thunderstorm lashed Chandigarh and its surrounding areas in Punjab and Haryana today evening. The rain provided much-needed relief…
Eight booked, one held in three cases of sex crimes
Gurgaon: Eight people have been booked and a rape accused has been arrested here in three incidents of sexual assault and harassment, police said today….
China to protect investors’ interests: President Xi
Beijing, June 6 (IANS) President Xi Jinping promised to protect the lawful rights and interests of investors as hundreds of businessmen gathered in the…
Russians face jail over war memorial sex doll stunt
Stavropol (Russia) , June 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A group of young Russians face up to seven years in prison after they posed for photos…
Karnataka BJP rebuffs attempts to bring Yeddyurappa back
Bangalore, June 6 (IANS) The BJP’s Karnataka unit Thursday pulled up a section of its members for making moves to get the party’s former…