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Japan offers $3.5 million to help Rohinga Muslim refugees
Japan has offered $3.5 million to Rohingya Muslim refugees. Finance Minister Fumio Kishida said that Japan remained committed to reconciliation efforts between the Myanmar Government and minority groups who complained of systematic discrimination.
Despite being defeated by Sri Lankan troops, LTTE network still intact: US
A US state department report said that despite its military defeat by the Sri Lankan government, the LTTE's international network and financial support is still in tact. IN 2014, the government had released a list of 16 organization working to revive LTT...
Nearly 1mn face risk of food insecurity in Nepal: UN
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called for urgent help for farmers in earthquake-hit Nepal, where one million people face the risk of prolonged food insecurity, said a UN spokesperson.
WHO assessing role of yoga in building a healthier world
The World Health Organization is researching how to integrate yoga with universal health care needs
Nandoo to essay a negative role in his next film
To be directed by debutant Navneeth, the bilingual is set to go on floors on June 24 in Mauritius.
IB issues alert ahead of Yoga Day celebrations, says flying objects may be used for attack on Rajpath
The June 21 mega event is expected to see participation of more than 35,000 people including government officials, NCC cadets, diplomats and others.
Dhanush's 'Kaaka Muttai' granted tax exemption in Karnataka
'Kakka Muttai' has turned out to be one of the most profitable Tamil films of the year so far.
Two days on, heavy rains paralyse Mumbai, two die of electrocution; local trains cancelled
The city's landmark Bandra-Worli Sea Link has been shut which may lead to heavy traffic jam.
MEA officials asked not to speak to media till Lalit Modi row gets over: sources
The sources added that a verbal directive has been given to all joint secretaries.
Delhi Court extends police custody of former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar by 2 days
A Delhi Court on Friday has extended former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar's police custody by two days for allegedly possessing fake degrees.
France replace Azerbaijan in women's Hockey World League semi-final
"France will directly replace Azerbaijan in the match schedule and the event will continue as per the existing pools and match times," FIH said in a statement.
High tide hits Mumbai coast as heavy rains cripple normal life, residents asked to stay indoors
The rainfall has led to water logging in several parts of the city, with areas like Kurla, Sion, Matunga, Hindmata, Jogeshwari and Andheri being the worst affected.
Swamy pleads for Asaram bail in Jodhpur court,verdict on June 20
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today argued for bail to Asaram Bapu, jailed in a sexual assault case, before a court in Jodhpur, which reserved the decision till June 20.
Qaeda in North Africa denies US strike killed ex-chief
Al Qaeda stated in a statement that Mokhtar Belmokhtar, Al Qaeda's infamous former leader in North Africa is alive, denying reports that he had been killed in US air strikes. Libya in the recent past has become a hotbed of terrorist activity.
Onus on Pakistan to create environment for improving ties: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Pakistan and India have been involved in a war of words recently with leaders from both sides exchanging sharp comments after Prime Minister Modi's critical remarks about Pakistan during his Dhaka visit and in the wake of India's military action in Myanma...
YouTube Newswire: A new service that shows the most newsworthy eyewitness videos of the day
The initiative will draw on user-contributed videos on YouTube such as those which have been important sources for events such as the Arab Spring uprisings and protests in Ferguson, Missouri.
