Day: October 30, 2019

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

NC condemns killing of five migrant labourers in Kulgam

7:28 pm October 30, 2019

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) on Wednesday condemned the killing of five labourers from West Bengal in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and called for a thorough probe into the incident. “We condemn this dastardly and inhuman act. The party has always been against violence of any sorts and the killing of innocent non-local […]

UP too acts against farmers burning stubble

AAP to hold protest against stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana

7:26 pm October 30, 2019

New Delhi: The AAP members led by senior leader Gopal Rai will hold a protest on Thursday outside Haryana Bhawan and Punjab Bhawan over the alleged inaction by the two states in controlling stubble burning, a major cause of pollution in Delhi. Claiming that both the BJP and the Congress are “playing with the lives […]

China ‘supports’ barring of Joshua Wong from Hong Kong election

7:14 pm October 30, 2019

Beijing: Beijing expressed “approval and support” Wednesday for the disqualification of Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong from upcoming local elections, after months of protests in the semi-autonomous city. Wong, one of the most prominent figures in the otherwise leaderless movement, accused the Hong Kong government of “political screening” after an election officer ruled his […]

US stocks open sharply lower amid pressure on oil market

Crude oil futures decline nearly 1 pc on weak global cues

7:04 pm October 30, 2019

New Delhi: Crude oil futures fell nearly 1 per cent to Rs 3,924 per barrel on Wednesday after participants reduced positions tracking a subdued trend in global markets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in November dropped by Rs 36, or 0.91 per cent, to Rs 3,924 per barrel with a business […]

First case of black fungus reported in HP

Beijing eyes facial recognition tech for metro security

7:00 pm October 30, 2019

Beijing: Beijing will use facial recognition tools to speed up security checks in the city’s overcrowded metro, using a ‘credit system’ to sort passengers into different channels, state-run media reported on Wednesday. Long queues and commuters arguing with staff over slow security procedures are common sites during rush hour in the metro system of the […]