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Violence flares after Hong Kong protesters defy police ban

9:58 pm September 15, 2019

HONG KONG: Police fired chemical-laced blue water and tear gas at protesters who lobbed Molotov cocktails outside the Hong Kong government office complex Sunday, as violence flared anew after thousands of pro-democracy supporters marched through downtown in defiance of a police ban. A mixed crowd of hardcore protesters in black and wearing masks, along with […]

‘Glory to Hong Kong’: The new anthem embraced by protesters

12:08 pm September 12, 2019

Hong Kong: A defiant protest anthem penned by an anonymous composer has become the unofficial new soundtrack to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests, belted out by crowds at flashmobs in malls, on the streets and in the football stands. “Glory to Hong Kong” first appeared on YouTube on 31 August and has quickly won a huge […]

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

New Trump rules would further restrict legal immigration

1:16 am August 13, 2019

Washington: The Trump administration is moving forward with one of its most aggressive steps yet to restrict legal immigration, denying green cards to many migrants who use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers or other forms of public assistance, officials said announced Monday. Federal law already requires those seeking to become permanent residents and gain legal […]

Chirag-Satwik eye World Championship medal and retaining top 10 spot by year end

6:48 pm August 11, 2019

New Delhi: Buoyed by a maiden Super 500 title win at Thailand Open, India’s new doubles sensation Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are eyeing a medal at next week’s World Championship. The Indian duo became the first men’s doubles pair from the country to win a BWF Super 500 title last Sunday, helping them break […]

DCW chief Swati Maliwal's phone stolen, recovered

DCW chief wants FIR against Khattar, Goel for ‘sexist’ remarks

9:59 pm August 10, 2019

New Delhi: Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal said on Saturday that Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar and BJP MP Vijay Goel should be booked for their “sexist and misogynist remarks and acts” after scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. Her statement drew a sharp retort from Goel who said it reflects […]