Putin approves signing Russia-Belarus security guarantee agreement
Moscow, Dec 6 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a proposal to sign security guarantees with Belarus within the framework of the Union State, the Kremlin said in a statement. “By his Order, the President resolved to approve the Russian Foreign Ministry’s proposal, coordinated with the relevant federal state bodies, on signing a Treaty […]
7.0 earthquake hits California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning (Ld)
Los Angeles, Dec 6 (IANS) An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook parts of Northern California, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The notable quake struck an offshore area about 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a city in Humboldt […]
Over 5 mn people under tsunami warning after 7.0 earthquake hits California
Los Angeles, Dec 6 (IANS) More than five million people in northern California in the US were under a tsunami warning after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the area. The notable quake struck the area around Ferndale, a city in Humboldt County in northern California, at 10:44 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, according to the US […]
Macron says he will name new PM ‘within coming days’
Paris, Dec 6 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he will nominate a new Prime Minister “within the coming days” to replace Michel Barnier, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote a day before. “I will name a new Prime Minister within the coming days. I will instruct him to form a government […]
New York police hunt killer of CEO with help of street camera video: Report
New York, Dec 6 (IANS) The seconds before the shooting of the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, the fatal moments and the immediate aftermath were all captured on surveillance cameras, leaving investigators with a trail of digital evidence to help search for a man who was “proficient” with firearms, media reported, citing police sources. “After the […]
At minus 4.1, J&K’s Srinagar records season’s coldest night
Srinagar, Dec 6 (IANS) Mercury continued its free fall as the minimum temperature dropped to minus 4.1 degrees Celsius in Srinagar on Friday recording the coldest night of the season so far. Due to the clear night sky, the minimum temperature continued to drop further, said the Meteorological (MeT) Department officials adding that the city […]
Golden spire to adorn Ram Mandir as construction gathers momentum
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The construction of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is gaining momentum, with significant updates marking the journey toward its completion. The 161-foot pinnacle of the temple, a key architectural highlight, will be partially adorned with gold. The gold embellishment will extend approximately ten feet from the highest point of […]
BRS MLA arrested for threatening police officer, gets bail
Hyderabad, Dec 6 (IANS) A city court has granted bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy in the case booked for allegedly threatening a police officer. Kaushik Reddy was produced before a magistrate at his residence in Nagole late on Thursday night. The magistrate imposed a penalty of Rs 5,000 and asked […]
PM Modi leads nation in paying tributes to Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, former President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, on his death anniversary at the Parliament House Lawns. The leaders paid floral tributes to the architect of our Constitution. […]
101 protesting farmers will start Delhi Chalo march on foot today, to enter Haryana
Chandigarh, Dec 6 (IANS) Tens of thousands of protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab, gathered at two interstate borders of Haryana in support of ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest march by a delegation of 101 farmers that will start around 1 p.m. on Friday, for their long-pending demands including legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) for crops […]
