Friday

Whistleblower: White House tried to ‘lock down’ call details

9:19 pm September 26, 2019

WASHINGTON: The whistleblower complaint at the center of Congress’ impeachment inquiry alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office to “solicit interference from a foreign country” in next year’s U.S. election. The White House then tried to “lock down” the information to cover it up, the complaint says. The 9-page document released […]

US concerned by China's ongoing attempts to 'intimidate' neighbours: White House

Transcript confirms Trump asked Ukraine leader to investigate Biden

9:33 pm September 25, 2019

Washington: The White House released a call transcript Wednesday confirming Donald Trump asked his Ukrainian counterpart to probe his political rival Joe Biden — a day after Democrats seized on the explosive allegation to launch an impeachment process. “There’s a lot of talk about Biden’s son, that Biden stopped the prosecution and a lot of […]

Yellow weather warning issued for Himachal Pradesh

MeT dept issues warning for heavy rains in Himachal

8:12 pm September 25, 2019

Shimla: The meteorological department on Wednesday issued a warning for heavy rains on Friday and Saturday in Himachal Pradesh, even as light to moderate rainfall occurred at a few places in the state. A ‘yellow’ warning for heavy rainfall in plains and low and middle hills of the state on September 27-28 has been issued, […]

President Donald Trump says US troops ‘largely out’ of Syria region

Trump ordered aid frozen; more Democrats want impeachment

9:20 pm September 24, 2019

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before a phone call in which he pressured the Eastern European nation’s leader to investigate the family of political rival Joe Biden, a revelation that comes as more Democrats move toward impeachment proceedings. Trump, in remarks to […]

Srinagar flea market abuzz with shoppers

Vendors set up stalls at weekly flea market in Srinagar

3:12 pm September 22, 2019

Srinagar: A large number of vendors set up stalls at the weekly flea market here on Sunday while main markets and other business establishments remained shut for the 49th consecutive day in Kashmir over the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370. Public transport was off the roads in most parts of the valley but private […]