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10% reservation for economically weaker sections achieved due to political will of my govt: PM Modi Ram Rahim, three others sentenced to life imprisonment in Journalist murder case J&K: Security forces kill five Pak soldiers in retaliation along LoC NIA conducts searches in UP, Punjab in connection with ISIS inspired module case Malaysian Masters: Kidambi, Nehwal to play their pre-quarter matches

International News

Colombia: At least five killed, 10 injured in a car bombing

In Colombia, at least five people were killed and 10 others were injured in a car bombing at a police academy in capital Bogota. City Mayor confirmed the casualties.

Top North Korean official in Beijing en route to Washington

A top North Korean official arrived in Beijing today, en route to Washington for talks with his US counterpart ahead of an expected summit between President Donald Trump and Pyongyang's leader Kim Jong Un.

Nine arrested following Nairobi terror attack

In Kenya, nine people have been arrested following an attack on a luxury hotel compound in the capital Nairobi that killed at least 21 people.

Lankan President ppoints Commission to probe corruption

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry today to investigate into allegations of corruption and malpractices that had taken place from 15th January 2015 to 31st December 2018.

India condemns horrific Nairobi terror attack

India today strongly condemned the horrific terrorist attack in Dusit D2 Hotel and offices complex in Nairobi on 15th of this month which caused loss of innocent lives.

UK PM Theresa May wins no-confidence vote

British Prime Minister Theresa May has won a confidence vote, a day after her government suffered a parliamentary defeat over her Brexit deal with the European Union (EU).

N Korea yet to take concrete steps to dismantle nukes: Pence

US Vice President Mike Pence has said North Korea is yet to take concrete steps to dismantle its nuclear weapons that threaten America and other countries in the region.

Pelosi urges Trump to reschedule his State of the Union address

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged President Donald Trump to reschedule his annual State of the Union address slated for January 29, citing security concerns triggered by the ongoing government shutdown.

US Prez Trump nominates 3 Indian Americans to key administration post

US President Donald Trump has nominated three Indian Americans to key administration positions as per the latest list of senior nominations sent by the White House to the Senate.

Greek PM Tsipras survives confidence vote after Macedonia row

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has survived a confidence vote after a row over a landmark name deal with Macedonia sunk his four-year coalition.

Volcano erupts in southern Japan

In Japan, a volcano erupted this morning on a small Kuchinoerabu island in the southern part of the country.

US has put China on notice: Vice President Pence

US Vice President Mike Pence has said, China has been put on notice for using, for what he said, debt diplomacy and unfair trade practices to expand its influence.

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