IS suicide bomber attacks Saudi Shiite mosque, killing 21

IS suicide bomber attacks Saudi Shiite mosque, killing 21

Riyadh, May 23 : An Islamic State group suicide bomber attacked a Shiite mosque in Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia, killing 21 people and wounding 81 in an assault that threatens to fan sectarian tensions. The bomber struck during the main weekly prayers in Eastern Province yesterday, where assailants linked to the Sunni extremist IS killed seven […]

Passenger train derails in Assam, motorman seriously injured

Passenger train derails in Assam, motorman seriously injured

Guwahati, May 23 :Five coaches and the engine of a passenger train derailed in Kokrajhar district of Assam in the early hours today, seriously injuring its engine driver and causing minor injuries to some passengers. Northeast Frontier Railway spokesman Jayanta Sarma said that the accident occurred between Salakati and Basugaon at 5.15 AM as the […]

Dutch cabinet partially ban burqas in public places

Dutch cabinet partially ban burqas in public places

London, May 23 : The Dutch cabinet has imposed partial ban on wearing the face-covering Islamic veil i.e. burqua, at public areasincluding schools, hospitals and public transport. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that the prohibition bill of Islamic veil passed on May 22 will be regulated in education and healthcare institutions and government buildings in […]

Michael Bloomberg: Impressed by Narendra Modi’s commitment to clean energy

Michael Bloomberg: Impressed by Narendra Modi’s commitment to clean energy

Washington, May 23 : Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for proposing new public health standards for emissions from coal-fired power plants, former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has said he is impressed by the Indian leader’s commitment to build a clean energy future for India. ”Congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking such […]

Siddaramaiah: Narendra Modi’s one-year rule total failure

Siddaramaiah: Narendra Modi’s one-year rule total failure

New Delhi, May 23 : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today termed the one-year rule of Narendra Modi led NDA government at the Centre as “a total failure”. ”It’s a total failure in one year,” the Congress Chief Minister said here while responding to queries about the performance of BJP led government at the Centre during […]