A labourer was killed and two others, including a BSF trooper, were injured on Thursday in firing exchanges between Pakistani and Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said. “A labourer was killed and a driver injured from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) in the firing. A […]
Former legislator and BJP leader Vijay Jolly’s belongings were stolen from his parked car by two unidentified persons in Lado Sarai area of the city, the police said on Thursday. Jolly filed a complaint at the Saket police station after the incident on Wednesday evening, the police said. The rear, right side windowpane of the […]
A Malaysia Airlines plane was forced to return to the Melbourne airport after a man who claiming to have a bomb tried to enter the cockpit of the aircraft, police said on Thursday. Flight MH128 from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was forced to return after take-off at 11.11 p.m. on Wednesday night when a […]
Former FBI Director James Comey is planning to testify publicly before the Senate Intelligence Committee as soon as next week about his conversations with President Donald Trump about the ongoing Russia probe, the media reported. As of Wednesday, Comey’s testimony in front of the committee had not yet been scheduled, though there are talks that […]
China on Thursday launched a controversial cybersecurity law, claiming to ensure its national security, amid criticism from foreign companies which say it might hamper their operations. The new legislation came into force on Thursday, provoking criticism and posing uncertainty among the business sector in the country, Efe news reported. “The law will have a big […]
Stray incidents of violence marred the start of an unprecedented ‘indefinite strike’ by over half a million farmers in Maharashtra in support of various demands, including the long-pending loan waiver package, here on Thursday. If the strike continues beyond a couple of days, major cities like Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and others […]
A brilliant array of colour, music and creativity will shine upon Sydney for the next 23 nights as the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas Vivid Sydney, officially opens for 2017. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the festival is a boost for the State’s visitor economy and is expecting another bumper year […]
Audio Creatures and opening night performance by Fleet Foxes Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House launched tonight with Lighting the Sails: Audio Creatures, curated and designed by visionary director Ash Bolland. Transforming Jorn Utzon’s iconic sails into a breathtaking display of glowing deep sea creatures, the mesmeric artwork is set to a bespoke soundtrack by […]
North Korea on Tuesday announced that it succeeded in the latest launch of a ballistic missile, which it said features a new high-precision guidance system and a quick launch process, according to state media reports. Leader Kim Jong-un observed the test-firing of a “precision-guided ballistic rocket capable of making ultra-precision strike,” the Korean Central News […]
US President Donald Trump offered a solemn tribute to America’s service members during a Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring those who gave their lives in war and those serving in defence of the country. “Here at this hallowed shrine, we honour the noblest among us, the men and women who paid the […]