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Around 100 people feared buried in China landslide: state media
Around 100 people are feared buried after a landslide smashed through their village in southwest China's Sichuan Province early today, local officials said, as they launched an emergency rescue operation. Some 40 homes in the village of Xinmo were swallowed by the cascading debris after the side of a mountain collapsed, blocking a two kilometre stretch of river, according to a statement from the Maoxian government news office
Indian-origin doctor arrested over circumcision of baby
An Indian-origin general practitioner (GP) from the East Midlands region of England has been arrested for allegedly circumcising a baby boy without his mother's consent. Dr Balvinder Mehat is accused of carrying out a non- therapeutic circumcision or a procedure for religious rather than medical reasons on the three-month old baby believed to belong to the Muslim faith in July 2013
Combustible cladding found in other residential blocks: May
Prime Minister Theresa May today warned that the cladding of a number of tower blocks in Britain has been found to be "combustible", as the first head in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower blaze rolled with the local council's chief executive resigning amid criticism
20 dead, 50 wounded in Afghan car bombing: official
A car bomb that struck a bank in southern Afghanistan today left at least 20 people dead and 50 wounded, a government spokesman said. "The blast killed 20 people and left 50 others wounded, both civilians and military officials," Omar Zwak said, warning that the toll could rise
US announces USD 7.5 mn to advance India's power grid
The US will provide USD 7.5 million to help advance India's power grid as part of their commitments to ensure access to affordable and reliable energy in both countries. The Ministry of Science and Technology and industry will match the commitment of US' Department of Energy, bringing the total commitment to USD 30 million, officials here said
At UN, India raises questions about source of terror funding
In a veiled reference to Pakistan, India has asked the UN member states to find the source from where the "anti-government elements" in Afghanistan were getting weapons, training and funds to fight one of the biggest collective military forces in the world
India seeks Russian firms' support in defence manufacturing
Showcasing policy initiatives for defence production in India, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today invited Russian firms to join hands with Indian companies in developing high-end military platforms and weapons systems
Yoga close to UN values of sustainability, peace: official
United Nations: Yoga can make an important contribution in achieving a healthy life and promoting well being for all at a time when the world is striving to achieve sustainable development goals, a top UN official has said on the eve of the third International Yoga Day.
UN chief says he is engaged in bringing about India-Pak dialogue
UN chief Antonio Guterres has said he is engaged in bringing about a dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue through his meetings with the prime ministers of the two countries. "Why do you think I met three times the Prime Minister of Pakistan and two times the Prime Minister of India," Guterres said with a laughter, responding to a question during a press briefing here whether he is engaged in bringing about dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute
Online Australian visa applications for Indians from July 1
New Delhi: The Australian government today announced that Indian nationals can apply for a visitor visa online starting from first July. Australia's Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Alex Hawke, said the online application option would make applying for the country's visitor visas easier and enhance the experience for Indians.