Beijing rejects claim of Snowden being Chinese spy
byBeijing, June 18 (IANS) Beijing has rubbished a former US president’s claim that Edward Snowden, a former US intelligence contractor-turned-whistleblower hiding in Hong Kong,…
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Russia surprised by Egypt severing ties with Syria
byMoscow, June 18 (IANS) The Russian government has expressed surprise over Egypt’s decision to cut off diplomatic relations with Syria. “This, quite unexpected decision…
Sri Lanka seal Champions Trophy semifinal berth
byLondon, June 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka edged Australia by 20 runs and in the process booked their seat in the semifinals of the Champions…
Champions Trophy scoreboard: Sri Lanka vs Australia, Group A
byLondon, June 18 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Champions Trophy Group A match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Kennington Oval here Monday. Sri…
Man found dead in Delhi train
byNew Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The body of an unidentified man, appearing to be in his mid-30s and bearing multiple wounds, was found in…
Trinamool Mahila Congress rally demands ‘impartial’ poll panel
byKolkata, June 17 (IANS) In a bid to increase pressure on the West Bengal State Election Commission, hundreds of activists of the Trinamool Mahila…
Youth killed by neighbours in Delhi
byNew Delhi, June 17 (IANS) A 19-year-old was stabbed to death by four of his neighbours here over an enmity, police said Monday. Shobin…
Woman’s body found in train in Rajasthan
byJaipur, June 17 (IANS) The body of a young woman was found stuffed in an unattended box in a train compartment at a railway…
Gunfight after rebels attack Meghalaya Police
byShillong, June 17 (IANS) A gun battle ensued in Meghalaya’s restive West Garo Hills district Monday after Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels tossed…
Seven pilgrims killed in UP road accident
byLucknow, June 17 (IANS) Seven people were killed and five injured when a bus carrying pilgrims rammed into a stationary truck in Muzaffarnagar, police…