Rights groups slam Pakistan over crackdown on protests in PoK, cite rights violations
Islamabad, June 10 (IANS) Several leading international human rights organisations slammed the Pakistani authorities’ violent crackdown on “peaceful protests” in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), including an internet shutdown, mass arbitrary arrests, and…
Hugh Laurie apologises for his ‘drunk’ outburst against critique of his show
Los Angeles, June 10 (IANS) English actor Hugh Laurie has tendered an apology for his “drunk” brutal outburst over an Internet user criticising ‘House’. The 66-year-old actor responded with a charged up tweet after a journalist poked fun at…
‘Historic achievement’: V-P Radhakrishnan congratulates PM Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving PM
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday extended heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India and said that under his visionary leadership,…
Yoga now part of daily US life: Ambassador Kwatra (IANS exclusive)
Washington, June 10 (IANS) As preparations gather pace for the 12th International Day of Yoga across the United States, India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra has said yoga has become so deeply embedded in American society that…
PM Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected PM; surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became India’s longest-serving Prime Minister, marking 12 years at the helm of the Central government. PM Modi crossed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s record with…
Salman Khan’s family Sohail Khan, Arpita Khan mourn the loss of close friend Kumoud Raney
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Grief seems to have engulfed the Khan family after the demise of their close friend Kumoud Raney. Salman Khan’s brother Sohail Khan, sister Arpita Khan Sharma, and close friend Iulia Vantur took to their respective social…
2 people caught cheating on English-language proficiency test using AI glasses
Seoul, June 10 (IANS) Two people have been caught cheating on the TOEIC English-language proficiency test using artificial intelligence (AI) glasses in first such case in South Korea, the test administrator said on Wednesday. The two people were caught…
Indian mangoes spark summer rush across US
Washington, June 10 (IANS) From Seattle to Los Angeles and from New Jersey to Washington DC, Indian mangoes are triggering a summer buying frenzy across the United States, with shipments selling out within hours at major retailers as demand surges for…
Seoul shares open sharply lower on renewed Iran tensions
Seoul, June 10 (IANS) South Korean stocks started sharply lower on Wednesday on news that the United States has launched new strikes on Iran and overnight tech losses on Wall Street. After opening 2.43 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock…
Rights groups urge UN action on detention of 49 Awami League activists
Paris, June 10 (IANS) Several prominent international human rights organisations have filed an urgent action petition with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD), raising concerns over the alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of…