Melbourne, May 9 : Australian police today said it had foiled a terror strike planned for Mother’s Day tomorrow and arrested a 17-year-old for plotting multiple bomb attacks in the heart of Melbourne. Police said they seized three pipe bombs from the boy’s bedroom during a raid at the Greenvale family home after learning an […]
Washington, May 9: The Pentagon decided to raise the alert at all its military bases and installations in the US, to “Force Protection Bravo” level, as defence against “homegrown extremists” inspired or instigated by Islamic State (IS) jihadists. The threat level was raised by the Northern Command on Friday due to the “increased and predictable […]
Kutch, May 9 : A mild quake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale was felt this morning in Kutch district of Gujarat. However, there were no reports of any casualties. “A minor earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter Scale hit Kutch district at 6.30 AM. The epicentre of the earthquake was 22 kms northwest from […]
New Delhi, May 9 : There shall be no discrimination in providing health and life insurances to HIV positive people and it should “preferably” at regular rate of premium, a standing committee of Rajya Sabha has said in a report on a bill to stop discrimination against those suffering from HIV/AIDS. The Rajya Sabha’s standing […]
London, May 8 : Liberal Democrats (Lib Dems) party leader Nick Clegg said it was a “cruel and punishing night” as the party has held only eight seats and lost 44 in the general elections held on Thursday, a media report said on Friday. “It is now painfully clear this has been a cruel and […]