Day: September 23, 2019

Afghan officials: 24 civilians killed in anti-Taliban raid

8:19 pm September 23, 2019

Kabul: At least 24 civilians were killed Monday during a raid conducted by Afghan special forces on Taliban hideouts in the southern Helmand province, provincial officials said. Abdul Majed Akhund, deputy provincial councilman, said that initial reports showed 24 civilians were killed, but the number “possibly would rise” when a final toll was available. Attahullah […]

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Benny Gantz agree to explore unity government

Israelis await president’s PM choice after crucial talks end

8:16 pm September 23, 2019

Jerusalem: Israel’s president wrapped up his second and final day of crucial talks to find a new prime minister and a way out of political deadlock, after meeting Monday with the smaller parties elected in last week’s vote. After hearing the recommendations from the remaining party for who should head a government, President Reuven Rivlin […]

Man held for raping MBA job aspirant in Mumbai hotel

8:11 pm September 23, 2019

Mumbai: A 25-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Monday for allegedly raping a woman after she was called to a hotel room in Mumbai’s Juhu area for a job interview, police said. An official said Sahil Singh Arora, a native of Delhi, was held from a kin’s residence following a tip-off. “He […]

Sharad Pawar should head UPA, says Shiv Sena leader Raut

Next 24 hours crucial for Sena-BJP alliance: Sanjay Raut

8:08 pm September 23, 2019

Mumbai: As uneasiness grew in the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena over a seat-sharing arrangement for the next month’s assembly polls in Maharashtra, Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said a formula was almost worked out between them, and that the “next 24 hours” are “crucial” for the alliance. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister […]

Bollywood stars praise Modi for ‘Howdy, Modi’ event

8:05 pm September 23, 2019

Mumbai: Describing his speech as “inspiring”, several Bollywood celebrities, including Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan, took to Twitter on Monday to praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the Howdy Modi event in Houston. About 50,000 people of the Indian-American community attended the event on Sunday that was jointly addressed by Prime Minister […]