Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Zakir Ganai, was killed in Shopian after a six-day operation SRINAGAR: Security forces in J&K shot dead “category A” Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Zakir Ganie during a gunfight in Shopian district’s Chanapora Wednesday, nearly 10 months after the last such encounter in the region.The joint operation by J&K Police, the Army and CRPF was launched…
US launches major probe into H-1B visa ‘fraud’ The United States on Wednesday launched a major investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud, with IT services firm Cognizant among the companies under scrutiny.“This is another example where fraud is fueling violent crime,” FOX Business quoted labor department inspector general Anthony D’Esposito saying.“Much of the visa and…
Trump aims to create ‘humanitarian zones’ in Rafah US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is planning a pilot “humanitarian zone” in southern Gaza that would aim to accommodate tens of thousands of vetted Palestinian civilians, a board official told AFP.The official said the zone could act as a “starting point” for the Palestinian technocratic…
US stocks today: Oil jumps nearly 5%, shares tumble as Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over Global stock markets fell and oil prices surged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump cast doubt on the temporary truce in the Iran conflict, raising fears that renewed fighting could disrupt global energy supplies.Wall Street opened lower after Trump…
German doctor given life in prison for 15 murders, suspected on 76 more A German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients, with prosecutors investigating 76 other cases that could make it one of the worst serial murder cases in Germany’s history.A court in Berlin found the…
England’s Tammy Beaumont acknowledges the crowd before a break for tea during day three of the first Women’s Ashes cricket test match between England and Australia, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England, Saturday June 24, 2023. (PTI) England opener Tammy Beaumont has announced that she will retire from international cricket after the one-off Test against India…
Rescue operations in Rohingya Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide at a madrassa in a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh on Wednesday, killing eight children and injuring five others, officials said.The landslide buried the madrassa under mud and debris after days of heavy rain. Rescuers recovered 13 children from the site, eight of whom…
Ramesh Mhatre (in picture) along with his associates, allegedly assaulted two doctors and other hospital staff. MUMBAI: Amid mounting outrage over the assault on doctors and medical staff at a civic hospital in Thane district, the Vishnu Nagar police on Wednesday arrested Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, the main accused in the case, officials said.The…
Trump calls for end of all trade with Spain, calling them ‘hopeless’ US President Donald Trump ordered his Treasury Secretary to cut off all trade with Spain on Wednesday, calling the NATO ally “a wasted cause”, “a terrible partner,” “hopeless,” and “bad people” at a press conference alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara.“I…
ED freezes TMC bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore in Kolkata NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate issued orders to freeze the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)’s bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore in Kolkata. The order came under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Wednesday.The action follows an ongoing money laundering probe into…