Day: August 14, 2020

Belarus authorities free detainees amid protesters’ pressure

3:42 pm August 14, 2020

Minsk: Belarusian authorities have released dozens of people detained amid demonstrations contesting the results of the presidential election, in an attempt to assuage public anger against a brutal crackdown on peaceful protests. Around midnight, scores of detainees were seen walking out of one of Minsk’s jails. In the early morning, volunteers also saw at least […]

Will get COVID-19 under control by listening to experts: Kamala Harris

Trump campaign dubs Harris as ‘morally and intellectually bankrupt’

3:33 pm August 14, 2020

Washington: Launching a frontal attack on Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris, the Trump campaign has dubbed the Democratic vice-presidential nominee as “morally and intellectually bankrupt”. Democratic presidential nominee 77-year-old Joe Biden on Tuesday named 55-year-old Harris as his vice-presidential running mate, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket. […]

Heavy rains cause waterlogging in parts of Rajasthan

3:26 pm August 14, 2020

Jaipur: Heavy rains lashed Rajasthan on Friday, inundating low-lying areas and paralysing normal life. Several parts of Jaipur were waterlogged and scores of vehicles were stranded on roads after the city received excessive rainfall for almost three hours. According to a spokesperson of the MeT Department, Jaipur recorded 80 mm rainfall between 8.30 am and 11.30 am. Shabad of Baran district received 127mm […]

Australia will respond 'very seriously' to war crime allegations: PM Morrison

India-Australia friendship based on Bharosa, Samman: Aus PM Morrison

3:18 pm August 14, 2020

Melbourne: Describing India as a “longstanding friend” of Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday sent a special message of trust, respect, and friendship to Indians across the world ahead of the country’s 74th Independence Day. Morrison said the “deep friendship” between Australia and India was about more than trade and diplomacy. “Founded on Bharosa (trust) and Samman (respect) – it is a friendship with depth, […]

Family alleges 9-year-old girl raped, killed by neighbour

3:11 pm August 14, 2020

Sambhal: The family of a nine-year-old girl has alleged that the minor was raped and killed by their neighbour in Chandausi area of Sambhal district, officials said Friday. The girl had gone missing after visiting the neighbour’s home Thursday morning and the family members were looking for her since, Circle Officer Ashok Kumar said. Early […]