Thousands of anti-government protesters, many clad in black masks, caps and shades to obscure their identity, had raced through the streets, engaged in cat-and-mouse tactics with police, setting street fires and blocking roads in the heart of the former British colony where many key business districts are located. HONG KONG: …
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Former Andhra Pradesh Speaker Kodela Siva Prasad Rao commits suicide
As per reports, former Andhra Assembly Speaker and senior TDP leader Kodela hanged himself at his residence in Hyderabad. New Delhi: Former Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Kodela Siva Prasad Rao committed suicide at his Hyderabad residence. Rao, 72, was one of the senior-most leaders …
Read More »Now, Kamal Haasan takes on Amit Shah over Hindi, warns of ‘battle for language’
In a video message, Kamal Haasan stated that a lot of kings had given up their kingdoms for India to be born, but a lot of Indians and states vehemently opposed giving up their language. Actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan is the latest to join the chorus of politicians in Tamil …
Read More »SC allows Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to visit Kashmir: What happened in court today
The SC accepted Ghulam Nabi Azad’s plea and allowed him to visit Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla and Jammu to carry out social activities for the benefit of people in the area. The Supreme Court on Monday heard a bunch of pleas filed by senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and several …
Read More »PM Narendra Modi lauds US President Donald Trump’s ‘special gesture’ to participate in ‘Howdy Modi’ event
Modi said Trump’s participation “highlights the strength of the relationship and recognition of the contribution of the Indian community to American society and economy”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the “special gesture” of United States President Donald Trump to participate in ‘Howdy Modi’, one of the largest Indian diaspora …
Read More »Moscow, New Delhi in talks over S-400 missiles production in India: Rostec CEO
New Delhi had signed a USD 5.43 billion deal with Russia for the purchase of five S-400s during the 19th India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit in New Delhi on October 5, 2018, last year, which Washington had indicated may trigger Countering America`s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions. MOSCOW: Moscow is …
Read More »Heavy rains wreak havoc in several districts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, heavy rains have created flood-like situation in Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar and Chittorgarh districts. Incessant rains have created flood-like situation in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan as several districts of Madhya Pradesh are experiencing heavy rainfall. Mandsaur, Ratlam, Agar-Malwa, Shajapur, Bhind Sheopur, Neemuch, Damoh, Raisen and Ashok Nagar are …
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