New Delhi, Feb 11 – The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Saturday successfully test fired a Prithvi Defence Vehicle interceptor missile designed to intercept and destroy hostile ballistic missiles in space even before they enter the Earth’s atmosphere. This further enhances India’s capability of dealing with a nuclear attack threat.
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Addiction, Arctic and aerospace:how federal politics touched Canadians this week
Well, it’s been three weeks since Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. president, and so far, nothing terrible has happened to Canada. That’s the nature of the strained attempt at optimism coursing through the national capital these days as policy makers muddle through the Trump-inspired confusion that is spilling around the world.
We also have your and Amit Shah’s ‘horoscopes’, Uddhav warns Modi
Mumbai, Feb 11 – In a sharp reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warning to Congressmen that he had prepared dossiers on them, Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday warned that even he had the horoscopes of both Modi and BJP President Amit Shah. Everybody who is born has a ‘janam patrika’ .
650 transgenders in Nepal apply for civil services
Kathmandu, Feb 11 – For the first time in the history of Nepal, 651 transgenders applied for civil service exams conducted by the Public Service Commission last year, a media report said. The forms for civil service jobs exams had three gender options, one for male examinees, the other for females, and the third for the ‘Other’ sex, Kathmandu Post reported.
Turkmenistan’s leader set to win re-election
FILE In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 file photo, Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov smiles as he attends an international conference in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The authoritarian president of Turkmenistan is set to sail to victory in Sunday’s election where eight other candidates are on the ballot, but all praise his polices.
Police fire tear gas at protesters in Baghdad
The protests Saturday were called by influential Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who is demanding that local elections be held on schedule this year. Some Iraqi politicians have called for a delay due to the ongoing fight against the Islamic State group.
Hunstanton Methodist Church helps keep Mission Aviation Fellowship in the air
Kevin Crook, from the Mission Aviation Fellowship, with one of its Cessna aircraft at Hunstanton Methodist Church. Picture: Chris Bishop A Christian charity which flies aid and medical supplies to remote areas of third world countries brought one of its planes to a Norfolk church which is supporting it.
Enlist as voters to determine your future, President to young people
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the youth to enlist as voters in large numbers, saying their vote will shape the country’s future. President Kenyatta said young people who constitute the largest percentage of the Kenyan population have the ability to determine the quality of leaders the country will have if they register as voters and participate in the coming general election.
Remembering The ‘Edutainer’ Who Made Statistics Come To Life
He called himself an “edutainer.” His gift was bringing statistics about the world to life.
Ukrainian author seized in Belarus, ordered to leave
A noted Ukrainian poet and novelist says he was seized by security agents in the middle of the night while visiting the capital of Belarus and ordered to leave the country. In a posting on a social media website, Serhiy Zhadan said Saturday that police confronted him in his hotel room in Minsk about 2 a.m. “Nothing was explained … I had to spend the night in a cell,” he wrote.
The scary reason #fitspo isn’t as healthy as you think
The #fitspo photos of toned, muscular bodies in your social media feeds may motivate you to get your sweat on. But those pictures could have a negative side too.
Afghan official: 7 killed in a suicide attack
An Afghan official says at least seven people were killed when a suicide bomber attacked Afghan soldiers in southern Helmand province. Omer Zwak, spokesman for the provincial governor in Helmand, said Saturday that 22 others were wounded in the attack, which took place in the provincial capital, Lashkar Gah.
Cambodian opposition chief resigns from party
In this Aug. 16, 2015 file photo, Sam Rainsy, leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party , waves from a car upon his arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport in Phnom Penh, Cambodia as hundreds of cheering supporters greeted him on his return from a trip abroad. The head of Cambodia’s opposition party has announced his resignation from the group after the country’s long-serving prime minister announced plans for a law that could lead to the party’s dissolution.
Eraman ‘Shop & Drive’ Contest Offers Lucrative Prizes
By Hazirah Husin KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — Eraman, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airports, which is renowned for a wide range of duty-free products, has launched the final part of the year-long ‘Shop & Drive’ contest. “With many passengers travelling through our airports in this period, it is the best time for them to shop at our stores and have a chance to win fabulous prizes we have to offer,” said Malaysia Airports Niaga Sdn Bhd General Manager Zulhikam Ahmad.
Modi faces biggest election test since 2014 landslide victory
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves towards the crowd as he leaves after attending the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India January 26, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces his biggest electoral test since coming to power when the battleground state of Uttar Pradesh, which he swept three years ago, holds an election starting on Saturday.
Sabah UMNO Wanita Able To Make Impact On Community – Musa Aman
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 11 — Sabah UMNO Wanita is capable of making an impact on the people when delivering government policies due to their presence and persistence at the grassroot level. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said UMNO Wanita, especially in Sabah, was well-known for their attitude of hard work and high powered party causes.
American woman visits all 196 countries in record time
American Cassie De Pecol has become the first documented woman to visit all 196 countries in the world and she did so at record speed. De Pecol, 27, managed to get around all 196 sovereign nations in 18 months and 26 days – less than half the time it took the previous Guinness World Record holder, says a CNN report.
Indian IT companies worried over Trump’s new visa plans
Indian experts say concerns are mounting that India’s software industry will take a hit as the United States looks at tightening visa rules for skilled foreign workers. This AFP photo taken on March 3, 2012 shows Indian labourers walk past the Meenakshi technology park at HITECH City , or Cyberabad, a major technology township at the centre of the information technology industry in Hyderabad.
US opposes Palestinian’s appointment to top UN post
The Trump administration opposed the appointment of a senior Palestinian leader for a top United Nations post Friday over concern that the move would boost the Palestinian cause at the world body. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres sent a letter to the Ukraine ambassador, who serves as president of the Security Council, informing the council of his intention to appoint former Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad to be his special representative for Libya, according a copy of the letter shown to CNN.
Trump warns Iran president he ‘better be careful’
War of words between Washington and Iran escalates after Rouhani speech Image Credit: Reuters Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani waves during a ceremony marking the anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, in Tehran, Iran February 10, 2017.
Russell Wangersky: That shrinking feeling
It’s a numbers game – and not in the way you think. There’s been plenty of talk over the year about declines in this province’s population, legitimate hand-wringing over an aging population that doesn’t have a strong cohort of young people coming up to pay taxes and fill jobs as an ever-larger portion of residents totter into retirement.
Uttar Pradesh MLC Election Result 2017: BJP wins all three graduate…
Uttar Pradesh, February 11: The Bharatiya Janata Party has managed to secure a victory in all three graduate MLC seats from Kanpur, Gorakhpur and Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh. The polling for the same was held on February 6, 2017.
UP polls 2017: Akhilesh Yadav-Rahul Gandhi promise free smartphones,…
New Delhi: In a bid to make their alliance more stronger, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday released the Common Minimum Programme of their ‘gathbandhan’ in Lucknow. Addressing the second joint press conference, the duo released a joint list of ten commitments to the people of Uttar Pradesh which includes free smartphones, skill development, better connectivity, infrastructural development, women empowerment and homes for the poor.
Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh’s relative killed; all poll…
New Delhi : In yet another horrifying incident, the son of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh’s brother-in-law Akansh Sen, died in the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh after battling for life for nearly 36 hours. Akansh, who was the nephew of former MP Pratibha Singh, wife of Virbhadra Singh was left critically injured after two youths from Punjab hit him early on Thursday from BMW car in Chandigarh’s upscale Sector 9. The car driver did not stop the vehicle and crushed the victim’s head under its wheels.
More than 2,500 coins from 500 regions at Intl Coin Fair10 min ago
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11: More than 2,500 coins from around 500 regions, including those from the times of empires and princely states, will be on display at the three day international Coin fair which will get underway here from February 13. The exhibition will also feature collections of Justin Gilbert Lopez, who holds a Guinness world record for the largest coin collection, a press release said. Lopez, who hails from Poovar, has a collection of coins from 310 countries, even those whose claims of statehood are currently under dispute.
It is a big responsibility for me: New SEBI Chief0 min ago
New Delhi [India], Feb. 11 : A day after his appointment as the new Chief of Securities and Exchange Board of India , IAS officer Ajay Tyagi revealed that he is looking forward to the appointment. “It is a big responsibility for me and I look forward to handling it.
Civic polls: Many councillors lose seats post delimitation0 min ago
New Delhi, Feb 11 : Wards of many senior councillors in the three municipal corporations in Delhi have come under the reserved categories after delimitation, upstaging their plans to contest the civic body polls from their home turf. Malviya Nagar ward in South Delhi Municipal Corporation , represented by former Delhi BJP president Satish Upadhyay, has been reserved for women candidates.
French jihadist Rachid Kassim targeted in Mosul strike: Pentagon
PanARMENIAN.Net – French jihadist Rachid Kassim , suspected of inspiring several attacks in France , was targeted in a coalition air strike near the Iraqi city of Mosul, but his death is not yet confirmed, the Pentagon said Friday, February 10, according to AFP. “We can confirm that coalition forces targeted Rashid Kassim, a senior ISIS operative, near Mosul in a strike in the past 72 hours,” said Pentagon spokesman Major Adrian J.T. Rankine-Galloway.
BJP wins three MLC seats in UP0 min ago
Uttar Pradesh, [India], Feb. 11 : In the ongoing Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has won all three MLC seats in Kanpur, Gorakhpur and Bareilly. The voting began earlier today and around 12 percent voting was recorded in the first phase of Uttar Pradesh elections till 9 a.m. With elaborate security arrangements being made to ensure smooth polling, the state will vote for 839 candidates at 26,823 polling stations today.
Man jailed for raping and repeatedly beating woman
A 30-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for more than six years for raping and repeatedly beating a woman. Gareth Owen, of Manor Drive, Cottingley , Bingley , was convicted by a jury at Bradford Crown Court after a trial lasting several days.
Uttar Pradesh polls 2017: Candidate goes missing, driver says he fled without paying for hired car
A Rashtriya Congress candidate, contesting from Moradabad Sadar, has allegedly gone missing under “mysterious circumstances” while canvassing on Thursday afternoon, his driver alleged. While police did not lodge a missing case, Dinesh Kumar, the owner-cum-driver of the SUV used by candidate Radhey Shyam for campaigning, lodged a complaint of criminal breach of trust with the police, alleging the man escaped without paying his vehicle fare.
Brothers burst into pizza shop and hit family members with bat and hammer in honour attack
TWO brothers carried out a brutal ‘honour attack’ with a baseball bat and hammer as a family dined at a pizza shop. Burnley Crown Court heard Khalil Hussain, 24, and Munir Ali Hussain, 35, burst into Planet Pizza in Croft Street, Burnley, to settle an ‘honour feud’.
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017 Phase 1 Live Updates: Polling…
Polling began in 73 constituencies of Uttar Pradesh’s western region on Saturday morning in which an estimated 2.6 crore people are expected to caste their votes. This will also kickstart the Assembly elections in the state which will be held in seven phases.
Amid UP assembly elections, Aligarh Muslim University continues to search for a voice
In poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, students of Aligarh Muslim University discuss politics sipping evening tea with snacks inside a small hostel room. On asking whether AMU has produced significant voices over the years in the political arena, the discussion bounces off from names such as former Union Minister Arif Mohammed Khan to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan.
Punjab: Fearing hung House, parties woo Independents
INDEPENDENTS, WHO contested this Assembly election in Punjab, are the cynosure of all parties ahead of the results on March 11. Parties are leaving no stone unturned to woo the strong Independents as fears of a hung Assembly loomed large over the parties as the election was a fiercely fought triangular contest. While all parties have officially claimed that they would get absolute majority, their leaders are either on the job to woo Independents or trying to keep them in good humour.
Pune civic polls: Rumblings turn into strident shouts as sidelined BJP leaders fume
On Thursday, when the Chief Minister arrived in Pimpri to launch BJP’s campaign, Durge sat on a hunger strike in protest against a ticket being denied to him in Sambhajinagar. THE BJP, which is hoping to capture the Pawar bastion of Pimpri-Chinchwad, seem to be facing opposition from within the party, especially from the sidelined leaders-who many believe are ‘sure-shot winners’.
A Year Since Gravitational Waves Were Discovered: – Preferred’ for…
Building the world’s third Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave observatory is an ambitious task, one that scientists are excited about. But they want to make sure that the ‘primary’ site at Maharashtra’s Hingoli district is the best location to help filter noise and interpret signals better.
Nighttime quake in Philippines kills at least 3, injures 80
Civil defense officials in the southern Philippines say a powerful nighttime earthquake has killed at least three people, injured about 80 others and damaged buildings and an airport. The late Friday quake with a magnitude of 6.5 roused residents from sleep in Surigao del Norte province, sending hundreds to flee their homes.
US voices concern over shadowy ‘Libyan National Guard’ group
The United States says it has “serious concern” about the emergence of a security force claiming to be the “Libyan National Guard” in the city of Tripoli. State Department spokesman Mark Toner says “numerous tactical vehicles” from the organization have entered Tripoli.
Siberian tigers seen in NE China
Siberian tigers rest at a Siberian tiger park in Harbin, capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 10, 2017. Siberian tigers here have gained more weight than they are in summer due to increased food supply. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)