Category: International

Haryana NRIs in Canada fear reservation violence will deter investment in state

By Grmukh Singh Toronto, Feb 28 (IANS) Pained by the large-scale violence in Haryana during the Jat reservation agitation, the…

9 years ago

Voting underway in Hong Kong by-election

Hong Kong, Feb 28 (IANS) Thousands of people in Hong Kong cast their votes on Sunday in a legislative by-election…

9 years ago

Scientists create energy efficient bio supercomputer

Toronto, Feb 28 (IANS) Scientists have created an energy efficient biological supercomputer that is able to process information very quickly…

9 years ago

Pakistan court sends 3 Pathankot attack suspects to custody

Islamabad, Feb 28 (IANS) A Pakistani anti-terrorism court remanded in custody three men suspected of involvement in the Pathankot airbase…

9 years ago

37,000 participate in Tokyo Marathon

Tokyo, Feb 28 (IANS) A total of 37,000 people on Sunday participated in the 10th edition of the Tokyo Marathon.…

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20 Indian fishermen arrested in Pakistan

Islamabad, Feb 28 (IANS) The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) has arrested 20 Indian fishermen for fishing in Pakistani waters, a…

9 years ago

Here’s why conservatives oppose same-sex marriage

New York, Feb 28 (IANS) Socially conservative people tend to oppose same sex marriage because they believe that gay men…

9 years ago

Pookutty wins Golden Reel Award for ‘India’s Daughter’

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty has won a Golden Reel Award for the documentary film…

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Clinton routs Sanders in South Carolina Democratic race

By Arun Kumar Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton easily cruised to a sweeping victory in crucial…

9 years ago

10 militants killed in Afghanistan airstrikes

Kabul, Feb 28 (IANS) At least 10 militants were killed during airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunduz province, a senior police official…

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China to launch second space lab

Beijing, Feb 28 (IANS) China will send its second orbiting space lab Tiangong-2 into space in the third quarter of…

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China to raise retirement age

Beijing, Feb 28 (IANS) China will set a plan to raise the statutory retirement age in 2017 to relieve pressures…

9 years ago

Pakistan, US to hold strategic talks on Monday

Islamabad, Feb 28 (IANS) Pakistan and the US will hold the sixth round of the strategic dialogue in Washington on…

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Zimbabwe leader’s lavish birthday party criticised

Harare, Feb 28 (IANS) Zimbabwe's ruling party has been criticised for hosting a lavish 92nd birthday celebrations for President Robert…

9 years ago

Myanmar triples electricity supply expenditure

Nay Pyi Taw, Feb 28 (IANS) Myanmar has tripled its expenditure on electricity supply over the past five years, an…

9 years ago

Ronaldo’s comments spark controversy in Spain

Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo hit the headlines in the wake of his side's 1-0 home…

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Croatia imposes quota for migrants

Zagreb, Feb 28 (IANS) Croatian interior ministry confirmed the country will introduce a quota for migrants and allow only 580…

9 years ago

Nigeria not to devalue currency: Vice President

Lagos, Feb 28 (IANS) Nigeria's currency will not be devalued despite pressures, Vice President Yomi Osinbajo said. Speaking at a…

9 years ago

Algeria arrests Paris attacks suspect

Algeris, Feb 28 (IANS) An Algerian, suspected to be involved in the last year's terror attacks in Paris, has been…

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South African president stuck in Burundi

Cape Town, Feb 28 (IANS) South African President Jacob Zuma, who was heading a peace mission to Burundi, was unable…

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