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10 Passengers injured as Plane makes Emergency Landing in Pakistan
Islamabad, Nov 3: At least 10 passengers were injured when the tyre of a plane burst during an emergency landing at Pakistan's Lahore airport on Tuesday.
The Karachi-Lahore flight NL-142 of Shaheen Airlines, carrying 276 passengers, made…
Arctic Ocean to have less Ice, more Water by 2050s
New York, Nov 3: The entire Arctic coastline and most of the Arctic Ocean will experience an additional two months of open water each year by the 2050s, projects a new study. Some sites in the Arctic Ocean -- once covered by sea ice -- may…
India has 75-125 Nuclear Weapons: US Report
Washington, Nov 3: Suggesting that India has a sizeable nuclear weapons effort, a US think tank estimated India's nuclear arsenal at around 75-125 weapons made from weapon-grade plutonium and perhaps some thermonuclear weapons.
"India…
Terrorists killed over 700 Iraqis in October
United Nations, Nov 3: At least 714 Iraqis were killed and 1,269 others wounded in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in October, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters here on Monday.
While addressing a daily news…
Don’t interfere in our Internal Affairs: Nepal PM warns India
Kathmandu, Nov 3: On a day when customs points along the India-Nepal international border saw renewed tension, Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli on Monday warned India not to interfere in the Himalayan nation's internal affairs.…
US Kerala Centre to honour six Indian American Malayalees
Washington, Nov 3: The Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Centre will honour six Indian American Malayalees for their outstanding achievements in their field of specialization or for their service to the society.
The honourees…
Over 8,500 people seek Asylum in Norway in October
Oslo, Nov 3: At least 8,800 asylum seekers came to Norway in October, almost two times as many as in the previous month, the country's immigration agency said on Monday.
A total of 2,365 asylum seekers came to the Nordic country in the…
South Africa facing Worst Drought since 1960s
Johannesburg, Nov 2: South Africa in the past few months has suffered the worst drought since 1960s, Minister of Water Affairs and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane said. The government on Monday announced the allocation of 350 million rand…
Two Indians among Finalists for New Zealand Award
Wellington, Nov 2: Two Indian-origin entrepreneurs in New Zealand are among the finalists for the 2015 Women of Influence Awards in the community and not-for-profit category, a media report said on Monday.
Founder of East Tamaki…
India closes Two major Entry Points into Nepal
Kathmandu, Nov 2: India on Monday shut two major entry points into Nepal citing security concerns. One of the points at Raxaul-Birgunj was closed after an Indian died in police firing. Nepalese authorities clamped a curfew in Birgunj…