Russia steps up military attacks during Swiss peace conference: Ukraine
Kiev, June 17 - Against the backdrop of the two-day Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland that ended on Sunday, Russia has stepped up its military attacks on Ukraine, according to Kiev.
Pakistan’s Sindh govt collaborates with local NGO to provide artificial limb to camel
Karachi, June 17 - Cammie, the camel whose leg was chopped off by a landlord of Mund Jamrao in Sindh’s Sanghar district, has not only been rescued from its owner but also is going to get an artificial limb through the collaboration of
China activates Level-IV emergency response to potential flooding
Beijing, June 16 - China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters activated a Level-IV emergency response to possible flooding in Zhejiang and Guizhou on Sunday as rainstorms are expected in these regions, the media reported.
349 prisoners pardoned in Afghanistan before Eid
Kabul, June 16 - The Afghan caretaker government's Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has pardoned 349 inmates before Eid al-Adha, according to a statement by the country's Supreme Court.
Energy vouchers for 1.3 mn S. Korean vulnerable households this summer
Seoul, June 16 - The ruling People Power Party (PPP) and government officials on Sunday agreed to provide energy vouchers to 1.3 million vulnerable households as the country braces for a hotter-than-average summer.
Zelensky calls for second event as Ukraine peace summit ends
Vienna, June 16 - The two-day Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland should be quickly followed up with a second meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday towards the close of proceedings.
Iran condemns G7 claims against its nuclear activities
Tehran, June 16 - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani slammed on Sunday the claims of the Group of Seven (G7) over the country's nuclear activities as "anti-Tehran".
Final document at Ukraine peace summit backed by 80 countries
Vienna, June 16 - The final declaration of the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland was approved by 80 of the 93 participating states at the close of the two-day event on Sunday.
Jordan says 14 pilgrims dead, 17 missing during Haj in Saudi Arabia
Amman, June 16 - Jordan on Sunday confirmed the deaths of 14 citizens and the missing of 17 others who were performing Haj rituals in Saudi Arabia.
Iran, UAE urge effective measures to stop Israeli attacks in Gaza
Tehran, June 16 - Iran and the UAE on Sunday highlighted the necessity of effective measures to stop the ongoing Israeli attacks against the Gaza Strip and ensure the entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave.
Kanchanjungha Express accident: Five killed, 30 hurt; rescue ops hit by rains
Kolkata, June 17 - Five people were killed and 30 injured in the Kanchanjungha Express accident that took place on Monday.
‘Tanker Mafia’: Delhi BJP slams Kejriwal govt over water crisis
New Delhi, June 17 - With regard to the compounding water crunch in the national capital, Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva led a protest here against the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Admi Party government.
Indian national accused in alleged assassination plot against Khalistani extradited to US
New York, June 17 - Nikhil Gupta, who has been accused of involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist here has been extradited to the United States and is in federal custody, according to prison records.
Four Maoists killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district
Chaibasa (Jharkhand), June 17 - Four Maoists, including a woman were killed in an encounter with police in Chaibasa, in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, on Monday.
Kanchanjungha Express hit by goods train in Bengal
Kolkata, June 17 - The Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train on Monday between New Jalpaiguri and Rangapani stations in West Bengal.
PM Modi’s special message on Eid ul-Adha
New Delhi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha and wished for the strengthening of the bonds of harmony and unity in the society.
One terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J&K’s Bandipora
Srinagar, June 17 - One terrorist was killed in an ongoing gunfight with the security forces in J&K’s Bandipora district.
PM Modi to interact with 50k farmers in Varanasi on Tuesday
Varanasi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with 50,000 farmers in Varanasi during his visit on June 18, BJP's Kashi region chief Dilip Patel has said.
Adani Group to build 570 MW green hydro plant in Bhutan, to collaborate on infra projects: Gautam Adani
New Delhi, June 16 - Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Sunday announced the signing of an agreement with Bhutan for a 570 MW green hydro plant, along with collaborating on transformative infrastructure initiatives in the neighbouring country.
Has Agnipath Scheme been relaunched? Govt says fake WhatsApp message doing rounds
New Delhi, June 16 - The government on Sunday dismissed reports that the Agnipath Scheme has been relaunched, terming the social media message fake and clarifying no such decision to this effect was taken.