June 19, 2014

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Congress Thursday condemned the abduction of Indian workers in Iraq and appealed to international organisations and authorities concerned to ensure their safety."The Congress strongly condemns the…

Srinagar, June 19 (IANS) Three separatist guerrillas were killed in a gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district Thursday, police said.Two soldiers were also injured in the exchange of fire. "Security forces, including local…

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday stayed the execution of the death sentence of Sonu Sardar, convicted and sentenced for killing five members of a scrap dealer's family in Chhattisgarh.Staying the execution of the death…

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Bansi Lal's monthly income has almost trebled -- from Rs.5,000 to Rs.15,000 -- since he switched over from his rickety pedal rickshaw to a battery-powered one. The advent of e-rickshaws, so called because they run…

Mirpur, June 19 (IANS) India had to be content with a 2-0 series win against Bangladesh as their third ODI was washed out by heavy rain at a time when the visitors were reeling at 119 for nine in 34.2 overs at the Sher-e-Bangla National…