<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/india-china-watch-keenly-as-sri-lanka-negotiates-new-military-deal-with-us-234975">India, China watch keenly as Sri Lanka negotiates new military deal with US</a>

As India scrambles to counter China's expanding footprint in Sri Lanka, negotiation over a military pact with the US threatens to split the strategically located Indian Ocean island's polity again.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-and-us-will-regret-detaining-our-oil-tanker-irans-elite-revolutionary-guards-deputy-commander-234959">Britain and US will regret detaining our oil tanker: Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards deputy commander</a>

Britain and the United States will regret detaining an Iranian oil tanker, a deputy commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday, according to the Tasnim news agency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/french-parliament-passes-law-taxing-us-digital-giants-234955">French law taxing US digital giants draws angry response from US President Trump</a>

The French parliament on Thursday passed a law taxing internet giants including Apple and Google in defiance of a probe ordered by President Donald Trump that could trigger reprisal tariffs.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-kicked-me-out-of-rcb-relationship-is-spoiled-jokes-widies-cricketer-chris-gayle-234909">'Kohli kicked me out of RCB, relationship is spoiled,' jokes Windies cricketer Chris Gayle</a>

West Indies legendary cricketer Chris Gayle, known for his power-hitting and dynamic attitude, spoke exclusively to Zee Business about his relationship with Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Indian fans.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-wanted-to-be-a-model-at-my-show-us-tv-host-wendy-williams-234938">Meghan Markle wanted to be a model at my show: US TV host Wendy Williams</a>

Not many in the people in the world can claim that they know more things about Duchess of Sussex aka Meghan Markle than what is already out in the public.&nbsp;

India, China watch keenly as Sri Lanka negotiates new military deal with US As India scrambles to counter China's expanding footprint in Sri Lanka, negotiation over a military pact with the US threatens to split the strategically located Indian Ocean island's polity again.

India, China watch keenly as Sri Lanka negotiates new military deal with US As India scrambles to counter China's expanding footprint in Sri Lanka, negotiation over a military pact with the US threatens to split the strategically located Indian Ocean island's polity again. Britain and US will regret detaining our oil tanker: Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards deputy commander Britain and the United States will regret detaining an Iranian oil tanker, a deputy commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday, according to the Tasnim news agency. French law taxing US digital giants draws angry response from US President Trump The French parliament on Thursday passed a law taxing internet giants including Apple and Google in defiance of a probe ordered by President Donald Trump that could trigger reprisal tariffs. 'Kohli kicked me out of RCB, relationship is spoiled,' jokes Windies cricketer Chris Gayle West Indies legendary cricketer Chris Gayle, known for his power-hitting and dynamic attitude, spoke exclusively to Zee Business about his relationship with Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Indian fans. Meghan Markle wanted to be a model at my show: US TV host Wendy Williams Not many in the people in the world can claim that they know more things about Duchess of Sussex aka Meghan Markle than what is already out in the public.

News brief: Big stories of the day

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dawoods-safe-haven-declines-to-even-acknowledge-his-existence-which-is-a-real-and-present-danger-to-us-india-at-un-234487">Dawood's 'safe haven' declines to even acknowledge his existence which is a real and present danger to us: India at UN</a> 
 
He said that the success achieved in denuding ISIL shows that the Council's focussed attention yield results and the same approach must be applied to address threats posed by the D company, Dawood Ibrahim and other proscribed entities.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/military-ties-with-taiwan-meant-to-promote-peace-across-the-strait-us-234484">Military ties with Taiwan meant to promote peace across the strait: US</a> 
 
The deal includes 108 M1A2T Abrams tanks, 250 Stinger portable anti-aircraft missiles, related equipment and support at an estimated cost of just over $2.2 billion.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-watchdog-proposes-to-fine-marriott-124-million-over-data-breach-234489">UK watchdog proposes to fine Marriott $124 million over data breach</a> 
 
The hack began in 2014, a year before Marriott offered to buy Starwood to create the world's largest hotel operator. The $13.6 billion deal closed in September 2016.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nicki-minaj-cancels-saudi-arabia-concert-over-womens-rights-concerns-234488">Nicki Minaj cancels Saudi Arabia concert over women's rights concerns</a> 
 
'After careful reflection I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest,' Minaj said in a statement.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-news-anchor-shot-dead-outside-karachi-cafe-234491">Pakistan news anchor shot dead outside Karachi cafe</a> 
 
Police said that an assailant identified as Atif Zaman opened fire at the journalist from a white-coloured car, according to Pak media.

Dawood's 'safe haven' declines to even acknowledge his existence which is a real and present danger to us: India at UN He said that the success achieved in denuding ISIL shows that the Council's focussed attention yield results and the same approach must be applied to address threats posed by the D company, Dawood Ibrahim and other proscribed entities.

Dawood's 'safe haven' declines to even acknowledge his existence which is a real and present danger to us: India at UN He said that the success achieved in denuding ISIL shows that the Council's focussed attention yield results and the same approach must be applied to address threats posed by the D company, Dawood Ibrahim and other proscribed entities. Military ties with Taiwan meant to promote peace across the strait: US The deal includes 108 M1A2T Abrams tanks, 250 Stinger portable anti-aircraft missiles, related equipment and support at an estimated cost of just over $2.2 billion. UK watchdog proposes to fine Marriott $124 million over data breach The hack began in 2014, a year before Marriott offered to buy Starwood to create the world's largest hotel operator. The $13.6 billion deal closed in September 2016. Nicki Minaj cancels Saudi Arabia concert over women's rights concerns 'After careful reflection I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest,' Minaj said in a statement. Pakistan news anchor shot dead outside Karachi cafe Police said that an assailant identified as Atif Zaman opened fire at the journalist from a white-coloured car, according to Pak media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lagarde-temporarily-steps-down-as-imf-chief-american-economist-david-lipton-named-interim-leader-232570">Lagarde 'temporarily' steps down as IMF chief; American economist David Lipton named interim leader</a>

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Tuesday announced she would step down "temporarily" from the global crisis lender after being nominated to lead the European Central Bank.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/4th-july-celebrations-battle-tanks-arrive-in-washington-trump-promises-incredible-flyovers-biggest-ever-fireworks-232578">4th July celebrations: Battle tanks arrive in Washington; Trump promises 'incredible flyovers &amp; biggest ever fireworks'</a>

Battle tanks were seen on a train in Washington on Tuesday ahead of a July Fourth celebration highlighting US military might that Democrats say President Donald Trump may turn into a re-election campaign rally.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rohit-sharma-presents-injured-fan-with-yellow-autographed-bat-after-sixer-ball-hit-her-232572">Rohit Sharma presents injured fan with yellow autographed hat after 'sixer ball' hit her</a>

India's opening batsman Rohit Sharma presented a young fan with an autographed hat after she was hit by one of the opener's sixes during his century on Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-submarine-fire-it-was-gas-explosion-claims-norway-as-moscow-denies-232574">Russia submarine fire: It was 'gas explosion' claims Norway as Moscow denies</a>

Norway's radiation authority said Tuesday that Moscow informed it there had been a gas explosion onboard a Russian sub on which a fire killed 14 crew -- a claim Moscow strongly denied.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-around-22-people-missing-as-dam-breached-in-ratnagiri-two-bodies-recovered-232585">Maharashtra: Around 22 people missing as dam breached in Ratnagiri; two bodies recovered</a>

As heavy rains lashed parts of Maharashtra, bodies of two people were recovered by civil administration after in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri after Tiware dam breached on Wednesday, causing a flood-like situation in seven downstream villages.

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Lagarde 'temporarily' steps down as IMF chief; American economist David Lipton named interim leader International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Tuesday announced she would step down "temporarily" from the global crisis lender after being nominated to lead the European Central Bank.

Lagarde 'temporarily' steps down as IMF chief; American economist David Lipton named interim leader International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Tuesday announced she would step down "temporarily" from the global crisis lender after being nominated to lead the European Central Bank. 4th July celebrations: Battle tanks arrive in Washington; Trump promises 'incredible flyovers & biggest ever fireworks' Battle tanks were seen on a train in Washington on Tuesday ahead of a July Fourth celebration highlighting US military might that Democrats say President Donald Trump may turn into a re-election campaign rally. Rohit Sharma presents injured fan with yellow autographed hat after 'sixer ball' hit her India's opening batsman Rohit Sharma presented a young fan with an autographed hat after she was hit by one of the opener's sixes during his century on Tuesday. Russia submarine fire: It was 'gas explosion' claims Norway as Moscow denies Norway's radiation authority said Tuesday that Moscow informed it there had been a gas explosion onboard a Russian sub on which a fire killed 14 crew -- a claim Moscow strongly denied. Maharashtra: Around 22 people missing as dam breached in Ratnagiri; two bodies recovered As heavy rains lashed parts of Maharashtra, bodies of two people were recovered by civil administration after in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri after Tiware dam breached on Wednesday, causing a flood-like situation in seven downstream villages.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-warns-china-of-serious-consequences-if-hong-kong-rights-not-honoured-232315">UK warns China of serious consequences if Hong Kong rights not honoured</a> 
 
Protesters, angry about proposed legislation allowing extraditions to mainland China, smashed their way into Hong Kong's legislature on Monday, with police using tear gas to disperse them.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rising-heat-stress-could-cost-80-million-jobs-by-2030-united-nations-232401">Rising heat stress could cost 80 million jobs by 2030: United Nations</a> 
 
The World Health Organisation has said heat stress linked to climate change is likely to cause 38,000 extra deaths a year worldwide between 2030 and 2050.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jamaat-ul-mujahideen-bangladesh-using-some-madrasas-in-west-bengal-for-radicalization-home-ministry-232434">Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh using some Madrasas in West Bengal for radicalization: Home Ministry</a> 
 
Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said relevant inputs in this regard are regularly shared with the state governments and agencies concerned with the advice to take appropriate action.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/france-warns-iran-against-further-breaches-of-nuclear-deal-232313">France warns Iran against further breaches of nuclear deal</a> 
 
The statement added that Macron would take steps in the coming days to ensure Iran met its obligations and continued to benefit from the economic advantages of the deal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-several-suspected-united-states-spies-face-possible-death-sentences-232329">Iran says several suspected United States spies face possible death sentences</a> 
 
In June, Iran said it executed a former contract employee of the defence ministry aerospace body on charges of spying for the US Central Intelligence Agency.

UK warns China of serious consequences if Hong Kong rights not honoured Protesters, angry about proposed legislation allowing extraditions to mainland China, smashed their way into Hong Kong's legislature on Monday, with police using tear gas to disperse them.

UK warns China of serious consequences if Hong Kong rights not honoured Protesters, angry about proposed legislation allowing extraditions to mainland China, smashed their way into Hong Kong's legislature on Monday, with police using tear gas to disperse them. Rising heat stress could cost 80 million jobs by 2030: United Nations The World Health Organisation has said heat stress linked to climate change is likely to cause 38,000 extra deaths a year worldwide between 2030 and 2050. Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh using some Madrasas in West Bengal for radicalization: Home Ministry Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said relevant inputs in this regard are regularly shared with the state governments and agencies concerned with the advice to take appropriate action. France warns Iran against further breaches of nuclear deal The statement added that Macron would take steps in the coming days to ensure Iran met its obligations and continued to benefit from the economic advantages of the deal. Iran says several suspected United States spies face possible death sentences In June, Iran said it executed a former contract employee of the defence ministry aerospace body on charges of spying for the US Central Intelligence Agency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-iran-written-all-over-tanker-attacks-227168">US President Trump says Iran 'written all over' tanker attacks</a>

'Iran did do it,' Trump said in an interview on "Fox and Friends," after the US military released footage it said showed an Iranian patrol boat removing an "unexploded limpet mine" from one of the tankers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-set-to-levy-higher-tariffs-on-some-us-goods-next-week-sources-227113">India set to levy higher tariffs on some US goods next week: Sources</a> 
 
India is by far the largest buyer of US almonds and second largest buyer of US apples

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-judge-sets-february-2020-for-wikileaks-founder-assanges-extradition-hearing-227139">UK judge sets February 2020 for WikiLeaks founder Assange's US extradition hearing</a> 
 
Assange, 47, is accused of violating the Espionage Act by releasing a vast trove of classified military and diplomatic files in 2010 about US bombing campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/in-meeting-with-imran-khan-xi-offers-support-for-improvement-of-indo-pak-ties-227159">In meeting with Imran Khan, Xi offers support for improvement of Indo-Pak ties</a> 
 
Modi did not meet Khan on the sidelines of the SCO summit, spurning Pakistan Prime Minister's suggestion for a bilateral meeting in Bishkek.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/apology-from-mamata-banerjee-among-6-demands-put-forth-by-agitating-west-bengal-doctors-227140">Apology from Mamata Banerjee among 6 demands put forth by agitating West Bengal doctors&nbsp;</a> 
 
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has declared an All India Protest Day Friday in the wake of violence against doctors in Kolkata.

US President Trump says Iran 'written all over' tanker attacks 'Iran did do it,' Trump said in an interview on "Fox and Friends," after the US military released footage it said showed an Iranian patrol boat removing an "unexploded limpet mine" from one of the tankers.

US President Trump says Iran 'written all over' tanker attacks 'Iran did do it,' Trump said in an interview on "Fox and Friends," after the US military released footage it said showed an Iranian patrol boat removing an "unexploded limpet mine" from one of the tankers. India set to levy higher tariffs on some US goods next week: Sources India is by far the largest buyer of US almonds and second largest buyer of US apples UK judge sets February 2020 for WikiLeaks founder Assange's US extradition hearing Assange, 47, is accused of violating the Espionage Act by releasing a vast trove of classified military and diplomatic files in 2010 about US bombing campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq. In meeting with Imran Khan, Xi offers support for improvement of Indo-Pak ties Modi did not meet Khan on the sidelines of the SCO summit, spurning Pakistan Prime Minister's suggestion for a bilateral meeting in Bishkek. Apology from Mamata Banerjee among 6 demands put forth by agitating West Bengal doctors The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has declared an All India Protest Day Friday in the wake of violence against doctors in Kolkata.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wuhan-provided-stability-and-momentum-to-india-china-ties-pm-modi-to-xi-226895">Wuhan provided 'stability and momentum' to India-China ties: PM Modi to Xi Jinping</a> 
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told Chinese President Xi Jinping that the relationship between the two countries has strengthened.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-delighted-to-win-first-round-of-race-for-british-prime-minister-226898">Boris Johnson 'delighted' to win first round of race for British Prime Minister</a> 
 
Boris Johnson, who has pledged to deliver Brexit on October 31, edged closer to power on Thursday when he won by far the most support from Conservative Party lawmakers in the first round of the contest to replace Prime Minister Theresa May.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/julian-assange-uk-foreign-secretary-signs-wikileaks-founders-us-extradition-papers-226823">Julian Assange: UK Foreign Secretary Javid signs WikiLeaks founder's US extradition papers&nbsp;</a> 
 
UK home secretary, Sajid Javid, on Friday said that he had signed a request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US where he faces charges of computer hacking.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-says-us-russia-relations-are-getting-worse-and-worse-226830">Putin says US-Russia relations are getting 'worse and worse'</a>

President Vladimir Putin said relations between Moscow and Washington were getting worse and worse, noting in an interview published on Thursday that the current US administration had imposed dozens of sanctions on Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-air-force-rescue-team-recovers-bodies-of-all-personnel-aboard-an-32-aircraft-226844">Indian Air Force's rescue team recovers bodies of all personnel aboard AN-32 aircraft</a> 
 
Indian Air Force's search and rescue team has recovered bodies of all 13 personnel who were aboard IAF's missing AN-32 aircraft. The black box of transport aircraft has also been recovered. Choppers would be used to carry the dead bodies from the crash site, news agency ANI reported.

Wuhan provided 'stability and momentum' to India-China ties: PM Modi to Xi Jinping Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told Chinese President Xi Jinping that the relationship between the two countries has strengthened.

Wuhan provided 'stability and momentum' to India-China ties: PM Modi to Xi Jinping Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told Chinese President Xi Jinping that the relationship between the two countries has strengthened. Boris Johnson 'delighted' to win first round of race for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has pledged to deliver Brexit on October 31, edged closer to power on Thursday when he won by far the most support from Conservative Party lawmakers in the first round of the contest to replace Prime Minister Theresa May. Julian Assange: UK Foreign Secretary Javid signs WikiLeaks founder's US extradition papers UK home secretary, Sajid Javid, on Friday said that he had signed a request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US where he faces charges of computer hacking. Putin says US-Russia relations are getting 'worse and worse' President Vladimir Putin said relations between Moscow and Washington were getting worse and worse, noting in an interview published on Thursday that the current US administration had imposed dozens of sanctions on Russia. Indian Air Force's rescue team recovers bodies of all personnel aboard AN-32 aircraft Indian Air Force's search and rescue team has recovered bodies of all 13 personnel who were aboard IAF's missing AN-32 aircraft. The black box of transport aircraft has also been recovered. Choppers would be used to carry the dead bodies from the crash site, news agency ANI reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-g20-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-expresses-concern-over-citizenship-by-investment-scheme-for-economic-offenders-225812">Disallow offenders to use investment schemes for citizenship: India at G20</a> 
 
In a strong message to countries that provide citizenship to fugitive economic offenders through investment-based schemes, India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for the need to deal with such practices.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kazakhstan-elects-new-leader-as-hundreds-arrested-in-protests-225813">Kazakhstan elects new leader as hundreds arrested in protests</a> 
 
The victory of career diplomat Kassym Jomart-Tokayev was never in doubt after he received the blessing of powerful Nazarbayev, who had led the Central Asian nation for the last three decades.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/booing-smith-not-acceptable-i-said-sorry-to-him-on-behalf-of-the-crowd-kohli-225807">Booing Smith not acceptable, I said sorry to him on behalf of the crowd: Kohli</a>

<a>Kohli said had apologised to Smith for the chants of "cheater" directed from the stands towards the former Australia captain.</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/major-fire-breaks-out-in-east-london-flats-225803">Major fire breaks out in east London flats</a> 
 
A fire broke out and set alight six floors of a residential block of flats in east London on Sunday evening , London Fire Brigade said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/situation-under-control-west-bengal-government-answers-home-ministrys-advisory-on-violence-225809">Situation 'under control', West Bengal government answers Home Ministry's advisory on violence</a> 
 
West Bengal Chief Secretary Malay Kumar De has informed the ministry that 'firm and appropriate actions' were initiated in case of a few 'stray post-poll clashes' in the state. 
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Disallow offenders to use investment schemes for citizenship: India at G20 In a strong message to countries that provide citizenship to fugitive economic offenders through investment-based schemes, India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for the need to deal with such practices.

Disallow offenders to use investment schemes for citizenship: India at G20 In a strong message to countries that provide citizenship to fugitive economic offenders through investment-based schemes, India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for the need to deal with such practices. Kazakhstan elects new leader as hundreds arrested in protests The victory of career diplomat Kassym Jomart-Tokayev was never in doubt after he received the blessing of powerful Nazarbayev, who had led the Central Asian nation for the last three decades. Booing Smith not acceptable, I said sorry to him on behalf of the crowd: Kohli Kohli said had apologised to Smith for the chants of "cheater" directed from the stands towards the former Australia captain. Major fire breaks out in east London flats A fire broke out and set alight six floors of a residential block of flats in east London on Sunday evening , London Fire Brigade said. Situation 'under control', West Bengal government answers Home Ministry's advisory on violence West Bengal Chief Secretary Malay Kumar De has informed the ministry that 'firm and appropriate actions' were initiated in case of a few 'stray post-poll clashes' in the state.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-reaches-deal-with-us-on-migration-averting-tariff-war-trump-225346">Mexico reaches deal with US on migration, averts tariff war: Trump</a> 
 
'Mexico, in turn, has agreed to take strong measures to stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border. This is being done to greatly reduce, or eliminate, Illegal Immigration coming from Mexico and into the United States,'' Trump added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-arrives-in-kochi-will-visit-guruvayur-temple-in-thrissur-225348">PM Modi to offer prayers at Guruvayur temple in Thrissur ahead of his visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka</a> 
 
The foreign engagements will be the first to be undertaken by him after coming back to power for a second term as Prime Minister.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-delayed-fix-of-defective-737-max-warning-light-for-three-years-us-lawmakers-225351">Boeing delayed fix of defective 737 MAX warning light for three years: US lawmakers</a> 
 
Those crashes, which killed 346 people, have triggered investigations by aviation regulators and US lawmakers and left Chicago-based Boeing facing one of the biggest crises in its more than 100-year history.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/west-bengal-fire-breaks-out-near-kolkatas-howrah-bridge-20-fire-tenders-at-spot-225353">West Bengal: Fire breaks out near Kolkata's Howrah Bridge, 20 fire tenders at spot</a> 
 
More details are awaited; no loss of life or any word on people injured has been reported yet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-encounter-underway-between-security-forces-terrorists-in-anantnag-225349">Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Anantnag</a>

This comes a day after terrorists hurled a grenade at a police station in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday.

Mexico reaches deal with US on migration, averts tariff war: Trump 'Mexico, in turn, has agreed to take strong measures to stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border.

Mexico reaches deal with US on migration, averts tariff war: Trump 'Mexico, in turn, has agreed to take strong measures to stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border. This is being done to greatly reduce, or eliminate, Illegal Immigration coming from Mexico and into the United States,'' Trump added. PM Modi to offer prayers at Guruvayur temple in Thrissur ahead of his visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka The foreign engagements will be the first to be undertaken by him after coming back to power for a second term as Prime Minister. Boeing delayed fix of defective 737 MAX warning light for three years: US lawmakers Those crashes, which killed 346 people, have triggered investigations by aviation regulators and US lawmakers and left Chicago-based Boeing facing one of the biggest crises in its more than 100-year history. West Bengal: Fire breaks out near Kolkata's Howrah Bridge, 20 fire tenders at spot More details are awaited; no loss of life or any word on people injured has been reported yet. Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Anantnag This comes a day after terrorists hurled a grenade at a police station in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-prepared-to-talk-to-iran-but-says-always-a-chance-of-military-action-224490">Donald Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action</a>

Trump told British television station ITV that &nbsp;Iran is a place that was extremely hostile when he first came into office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-administrations-immigration-rules-hurting-american-dream-of-indian-techies-report-224564">Trump administration's immigration rules hurting American dream of Indian techies: Report&nbsp;</a> 
 
Critics attribute the lower rate of approvals to the Trump administration's aggressive policy to clamp down on the work visa programme, however, the new immigration policies have made it harder even for tech companies to bring highly skilled workers to the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/monsoon-rains-to-arrive-on-southern-coast-around-june-8-imd-224624">Monsoon rains to arrive on southern coast around June 8: IMD</a> 
 
Monsoon rains usually arrive in Kerala around June 1 and retreat from Rajasthan by September.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-8-south-africa-vs-india-224495">Innings break | SAvIND: South Africa set 228-run target against India</a>

South Africa set a 228-run target against India. India's spinners plunged South Africa deeper into trouble in their World Cup match in Southampton on Wednesday, backing up paceman Jasprit Bumrah, who did the early damage.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mission-to-recover-climbers-bodies-from-nanda-devi-could-take-10-days-or-more-224560">Mission to recover climbers' bodies from Nanda Devi could take 10 days or more</a> 
 
An Indian Air Force helicopter on Monday spotted five bodies partially buried in snow high on a mountain slope.

Donald Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action Trump told British television station ITV that Iran is a place that was extremely hostile when he first came into office.

Donald Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action Trump told British television station ITV that Iran is a place that was extremely hostile when he first came into office. Trump administration's immigration rules hurting American dream of Indian techies: Report Critics attribute the lower rate of approvals to the Trump administration's aggressive policy to clamp down on the work visa programme, however, the new immigration policies have made it harder even for tech companies to bring highly skilled workers to the US. Monsoon rains to arrive on southern coast around June 8: IMD Monsoon rains usually arrive in Kerala around June 1 and retreat from Rajasthan by September. Innings break | SAvIND: South Africa set 228-run target against India South Africa set a 228-run target against India. India's spinners plunged South Africa deeper into trouble in their World Cup match in Southampton on Wednesday, backing up paceman Jasprit Bumrah, who did the early damage. Mission to recover climbers' bodies from Nanda Devi could take 10 days or more An Indian Air Force helicopter on Monday spotted five bodies partially buried in snow high on a mountain slope.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/narendra-modi-ushers-in-second-term-as-prime-minister-222608">Narendra Modi to take oath as Prime Minister today</a>

With the 2019 Lok Sabha poll victory, he has become the first Prime Minister outside of the Congress to win two consecutive terms with a full majority since 1971.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-faces-second-election-in-months-as-netanyahu-fails-to-form-government-222605">Israel faces second election in months as Netanyahu fails to form government</a>

The September 17 ballot will be Israel's second this year. It spells unprecedented upheaval even for a country used to political infighting and is a big blow to Netanyahu, who had claimed victory in the last election on April 9.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/ahead-of-oath-taking-ceremony-pm-modi-pays-tribute-mahatma-gandhi-vajpayee-visits-national-war-memorial-222611">Ahead of oath-taking ceremony, PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Vajpayee; visits National War Memorial&nbsp;</a> 
 
Before taking oath as the prime minister for the second consecutive term today, Modi on Thursday morning visited National War Memorial and paid tribute to India's martyrs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mueller-says-he-could-not-charge-trump-as-congress-weighs-impeachment-222609">Mueller says he could not charge Trump as Congress weighs impeachment</a> 
 
US Special Counsel Robert Mueller said on Wednesday his probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election was never going to end with criminal charges against President Donald Trump but he did not clear him and indicated it was up to Congress to decide whether he should be impeached.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/europa-league-hazard-scores-twice-as-chelsea-thrash-arsenal-in-final-222607">Europa League: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea thrash Arsenal in final</a>

Chelsea destroyed Arsenal with four second-half goals that handed coach Maurizio Sarri his first major trophy at the age of 60, although that might not be enough to silence the speculation that he could also be leaving Stamford Bridge imminently. 
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Narendra Modi to take oath as Prime Minister today With the 2019 Lok Sabha poll victory, he has become the first Prime Minister outside of the Congress to win two consecutive terms with a full majority since 1971.

Narendra Modi to take oath as Prime Minister today With the 2019 Lok Sabha poll victory, he has become the first Prime Minister outside of the Congress to win two consecutive terms with a full majority since 1971. Israel faces second election in months as Netanyahu fails to form government The September 17 ballot will be Israel's second this year. It spells unprecedented upheaval even for a country used to political infighting and is a big blow to Netanyahu, who had claimed victory in the last election on April 9. Ahead of oath-taking ceremony, PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Vajpayee; visits National War Memorial Before taking oath as the prime minister for the second consecutive term today, Modi on Thursday morning visited National War Memorial and paid tribute to India's martyrs. Mueller says he could not charge Trump as Congress weighs impeachment US Special Counsel Robert Mueller said on Wednesday his probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election was never going to end with criminal charges against President Donald Trump but he did not clear him and indicated it was up to Congress to decide whether he should be impeached. Europa League: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea thrash Arsenal in final Chelsea destroyed Arsenal with four second-half goals that handed coach Maurizio Sarri his first major trophy at the age of 60, although that might not be enough to silence the speculation that he could also be leaving Stamford Bridge imminently.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/this-is-nonsense-says-supreme-court-dismissing-pil-seeking-100-vvpat-verification-220408">'This is nonsense,' says Supreme Court dismissing PIL seeking 100% VVPAT verification</a> 
 
A vacation bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra refused to entertain the plea, saying that a larger bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had already dealt with the matter and passed an order.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/theres-no-bigger-motivation-than-indian-army-virat-kohli-ahead-of-cricket-world-cup-2019-220427">'There's no bigger motivation than Indian Army,' says Virat Kohli ahead of Cricket World Cup 2019</a> 
 
'If we go in with that motivation that we can do something for the Army, you will see a different level of passion coming out of us,' said Kohli

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-accuses-us-of-bullying-says-working-with-google-to-counter-ban-220421">Huawei accuses US of bullying, says working with Google to counter ban</a> 
 
The US government said it imposed the restrictions because of Huawei's involvement in activities contrary to national security or foreign policy interests.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/reports-of-alleged-evm-tampering-are-absolutely-false-election-commission-220417">Reports of alleged EVM tampering are 'absolutely false': Election Commission</a> 
 
The top poll body also stated that any lapse in the handling of reserve EVMs will be investigated and action will be taken against those responsible.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-amit-shah-meet-union-ministers-thank-them-for-service-to-nation-220445">PM Modi, Amit Shah meet Union ministers, thank them for 'service to nation'</a> 
 
Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Arun Jaitley, JP Nadda and Prakash Javadekar were among the key leaders from the BJP at the meeting.

'This is nonsense,' says Supreme Court dismissing PIL seeking 100% VVPAT verification A vacation bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra refused to entertain the plea, saying that a larger bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had already dealt with the matter and passed an order.

'This is nonsense,' says Supreme Court dismissing PIL seeking 100% VVPAT verification A vacation bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra refused to entertain the plea, saying that a larger bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had already dealt with the matter and passed an order. 'There's no bigger motivation than Indian Army,' says Virat Kohli ahead of Cricket World Cup 2019 'If we go in with that motivation that we can do something for the Army, you will see a different level of passion coming out of us,' said Kohli Huawei accuses US of bullying, says working with Google to counter ban The US government said it imposed the restrictions because of Huawei's involvement in activities contrary to national security or foreign policy interests. Reports of alleged EVM tampering are 'absolutely false': Election Commission The top poll body also stated that any lapse in the handling of reserve EVMs will be investigated and action will be taken against those responsible. PM Modi, Amit Shah meet Union ministers, thank them for 'service to nation' Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Arun Jaitley, JP Nadda and Prakash Javadekar were among the key leaders from the BJP at the meeting.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-shares-sink-as-us-china-trade-talks-go-to-the-wire-217277">World shares sink as US-China trade talks go to the wire</a>

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He was heading to Washington for two days of talks but Trump's insistence that China "broke the deal", and then Beijing's response that it would retaliate against tariffs were ratcheting up the stakes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-president-moon-says-north-koreas-missile-launch-was-a-protest-after-failed-trump-summit-217292">South Korea President Moon says North Korea's missile launch was a protest after failed Trump summit&nbsp;</a>

"North Korea seemed to be discontented it could not reach a deal in Hanoi," Moon said in an interview with South Korean broadcaster KBS.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/facebook-co-founder-says-it-is-time-to-break-up-the-company-217297">Facebook co-founder says it is time to break up the company</a>

Facebook Inc co-founder and former Mark Zuckerberg roommate Chris Hughes has called for the break up of the social network in an opinion piece in the New York Times.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-fani-nasa-shares-before-after-photos-of-power-outage-caused-by-storm-in-odisha-217271">Cyclone Fani: NASA shares before-after photos of power outage caused by storm in Odisha</a>

The images released on Thursday by NASA showed data visualisations of the scale of destruction caused to the state due to the storm.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/gautam-gambhir-demands-proofs-after-aaps-atishi-accuses-him-of-distributing-pamphlets-against-her-217298">Gambhir demands proof after AAP's Atishi accuses him of distributing 'derogatory' pamphlets against her</a>

Gambhir further demanded Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal to step down in case no proof is found against him.

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World shares sink as US-China trade talks go to the wire Chinese Vice Premier Liu He was heading to Washington for two days of talks but Trump's insistence that China "broke the deal", and then Beijing's response that it would retaliate against tariffs were ratcheting up the stakes.

World shares sink as US-China trade talks go to the wire Chinese Vice Premier Liu He was heading to Washington for two days of talks but Trump's insistence that China "broke the deal", and then Beijing's response that it would retaliate against tariffs were ratcheting up the stakes. South Korea President Moon says North Korea's missile launch was a protest after failed Trump summit "North Korea seemed to be discontented it could not reach a deal in Hanoi," Moon said in an interview with South Korean broadcaster KBS. Facebook co-founder says it is time to break up the company Facebook Inc co-founder and former Mark Zuckerberg roommate Chris Hughes has called for the break up of the social network in an opinion piece in the New York Times. Cyclone Fani: NASA shares before-after photos of power outage caused by storm in Odisha The images released on Thursday by NASA showed data visualisations of the scale of destruction caused to the state due to the storm. Gambhir demands proof after AAP's Atishi accuses him of distributing 'derogatory' pamphlets against her Gambhir further demanded Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal to step down in case no proof is found against him.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-serial-blasts-13-under-arrest-ninth-bomb-defused-near-colombo-airport-212476">Sri Lanka blasts: 13 under arrest, ninth bomb defused near Colombo airport</a>

Thirteen people were arrested by Sri Lankan police in connection with a series of eight devastating bomb blasts in the country on churches and hotels that killed more than 207 people and injured 500, officials said Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/25-foreigners-among-207-killed-in-sri-lanka-mayhem-report-212463">5 Indians among 25 foreigners killed in Sri Lanka mayhem: Report</a>

At least five Indians were killed in the serial bomb blasts that ravaged Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday in the island country's bloodiest day since the civil war ended a decade ago.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-memo-circulated-a-day-before-had-warned-of-attack-212458">Sri Lanka: Memo circulated a day before had warned of attack</a>

A memo that warned of a potential attack was circulated a day before the deadly explosions in Sri Lanka, reports CNN.The memo dated April 11 was signed by Sri Lanka`s deputy inspector general of police.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudan-protest-leaders-halt-talks-with-military-212459">Sudan protest leaders halt talks with military</a>

Sudanese protest leaders Sunday suspended talks with military rulers, after the army failed to meet their demand for an immediate transfer to civilian rule.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-s8-episode-2-leaks-online-hours-before-hbo-airing-212461">'Game of Thrones' S8 episode 2 leaks online hours before HBO airing</a>

According to The Wrap, fans of the epic fantasy series alerted on social media about the leak, claiming that the to-be-aired episode was released early via Amazon Prime Video in Germany.

Sri Lanka blasts: 13 under arrest, ninth bomb defused near Colombo airport Thirteen people were arrested by Sri Lankan police in connection with a series of eight devastating bomb blasts in the country on churches and hotels that killed more than 207 people and injured 500, officials said Monday.

Sri Lanka blasts: 13 under arrest, ninth bomb defused near Colombo airport Thirteen people were arrested by Sri Lankan police in connection with a series of eight devastating bomb blasts in the country on churches and hotels that killed more than 207 people and injured 500, officials said Monday. 5 Indians among 25 foreigners killed in Sri Lanka mayhem: Report At least five Indians were killed in the serial bomb blasts that ravaged Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday in the island country's bloodiest day since the civil war ended a decade ago. Sri Lanka: Memo circulated a day before had warned of attack A memo that warned of a potential attack was circulated a day before the deadly explosions in Sri Lanka, reports CNN.The memo dated April 11 was signed by Sri Lanka`s deputy inspector general of police. Sudan protest leaders halt talks with military Sudanese protest leaders Sunday suspended talks with military rulers, after the army failed to meet their demand for an immediate transfer to civilian rule. 'Game of Thrones' S8 episode 2 leaks online hours before HBO airing According to The Wrap, fans of the epic fantasy series alerted on social media about the leak, claiming that the to-be-aired episode was released early via Amazon Prime Video in Germany.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-multiple-blasts-seven-arrested-death-toll-passes-200-212339">Sri Lanka multiple blasts: Seven arrested, death toll passes 200</a> 
 
Seven people were arrested and three police officers were killed during a raid on a house in Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/trumps-solidarity-message-on-sri-lanka-blasts-goes-wrong-tweets-out-heartfelt-condolences-on-death-of-138-million-people-212299">Trump accidentally tweets condolences on death of '138 million people' in Sri Lanka</a> 
 
US President Donald Trump on Sunday offered "heartfelt condolences" to the people of Sri Lanka after a series of deadly explosions at churches and hotels in the island nation killed more than 160 people.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-contest-from-varanasi-if-rahul-gandhi-asks-me-says-priyanka-gandhi-212313">Will contest from Varanasi if Rahul Gandhi asks me, says Priyanka Gandhi</a>

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said that she will contest the Lok Sabha election from Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi if the party president Rahul Gandhi asks her to do so.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/these-blasts-are-grim-reminder-of-most-serious-challenge-to-humanity-pm-modi-to-sri-lankan-president-pm-212293">Sri Lanka blasts grim reminder of serious challenge to humanity: PM Modi</a> 
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on series of blasts that hit the neighbour island today.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-supreme-court-extends-president-ashraf-ghanis-term-until-delayed-elections-212297">Afghan supreme court extends President Ashraf Ghani's term until delayed elections</a> 
 
Afghanistan's supreme court on Sunday said it had extended the term of President Ashraf Ghani until delayed elections take place - resolving, for now, the question of what would happen after his term expires on May 22. 
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Sri Lanka multiple blasts: Seven arrested, death toll passes 200 Seven people were arrested and three police officers were killed during a raid on a house in Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday.

Sri Lanka multiple blasts: Seven arrested, death toll passes 200 Seven people were arrested and three police officers were killed during a raid on a house in Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday. Trump accidentally tweets condolences on death of '138 million people' in Sri Lanka US President Donald Trump on Sunday offered "heartfelt condolences" to the people of Sri Lanka after a series of deadly explosions at churches and hotels in the island nation killed more than 160 people. Will contest from Varanasi if Rahul Gandhi asks me, says Priyanka Gandhi Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said that she will contest the Lok Sabha election from Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi if the party president Rahul Gandhi asks her to do so. Sri Lanka blasts grim reminder of serious challenge to humanity: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on series of blasts that hit the neighbour island today. Afghan supreme court extends President Ashraf Ghani's term until delayed elections Afghanistan's supreme court on Sunday said it had extended the term of President Ashraf Ghani until delayed elections take place - resolving, for now, the question of what would happen after his term expires on May 22.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/lenders-reject-jet-airways-request-for-rs-400-crore-emergency-funding-sources-211192">Lenders reject Jet Airways funding request, flights grounded: Sources</a>

Cash-strapped Jet Airways which had requested for Rs 400 crore funding from banks as a form of "emergency liquidity support" has been rejected, PTI sources said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/firmly-oppose-forcing-new-resolution-through-unsc-on-masood-azhar-china-211140">Firmly oppose forcing new resolution through UNSC on Masood Azhar: China</a>

China on Wednesday dismissed reports that it had been served an ultimatum until April 23 by the US, UK and France to lift its "technical hold" on designating Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist but claimed that the vexed issue is moving towards settlement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/madras-high-court-upholds-election-commissions-decision-to-cancel-vellore-lok-sabha-polls-211196">Madras High Court upholds EC decision to cancel Vellore Lok Sabha polls</a>

Madras High Court today upheld the decision of Election Commission of India to cancel the election to Vellore Lok Sabha constituency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joko-widodo-leading-in-early-count-in-indonesia-pollsters-211136">Joko Widodo leading in early count in Indonesia: Pollsters</a>

Indonesia's Joko Widodo was on track to be re-elected leader of the world's third-biggest democracy with pollsters giving him a wide lead over rival Prabowo Subianto, a firebrand ex-general, hours after voting closed Wednesday across the 17,000-island archipelago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-name-preliminary-world-cup-squad-jofra-archer-left-out-211187">IPL 2019 hero Jofra Archer left out as England name preliminary World Cup squad</a>

England have not picked uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in a preliminary 15-man World Cup squad but have named him in squads for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland.

 
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Lenders reject Jet Airways funding request, flights grounded: Sources Cash-strapped Jet Airways which had requested for Rs 400 crore funding from banks as a form of "emergency liquidity support" has been rejected, PTI sources said.

Lenders reject Jet Airways funding request, flights grounded: Sources Cash-strapped Jet Airways which had requested for Rs 400 crore funding from banks as a form of "emergency liquidity support" has been rejected, PTI sources said. Firmly oppose forcing new resolution through UNSC on Masood Azhar: China China on Wednesday dismissed reports that it had been served an ultimatum until April 23 by the US, UK and France to lift its "technical hold" on designating Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist but claimed that the vexed issue is moving towards settlement. Madras High Court upholds EC decision to cancel Vellore Lok Sabha polls Madras High Court today upheld the decision of Election Commission of India to cancel the election to Vellore Lok Sabha constituency. Joko Widodo leading in early count in Indonesia: Pollsters Indonesia's Joko Widodo was on track to be re-elected leader of the world's third-biggest democracy with pollsters giving him a wide lead over rival Prabowo Subianto, a firebrand ex-general, hours after voting closed Wednesday across the 17,000-island archipelago. IPL 2019 hero Jofra Archer left out as England name preliminary World Cup squad England have not picked uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in a preliminary 15-man World Cup squad but have named him in squads for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahus-likud-party-gaining-slender-lead-against-gantz-israel-exit-polls-209161">Netanyahu's Likud party gaining </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahus-likud-party-gaining-slender-lead-against-gantz-israel-exit-polls-209161">slender</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahus-likud-party-gaining-slender-lead-against-gantz-israel-exit-polls-209161"> lead against Gantz: Israel exit polls</a>

Two updated exit polls by Israeli television channels put his rightwing Likud ahead of rival Benny Gantz's Blue and White by one seat.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/need-to-do-little-more-than-very-deep-regrets-on-jallianwala-bagh-british-minister-mark-fields-209164">Need to do little more than very 'deep regrets' on Jallianwala Bagh: British minister Mark Fields</a>

On April 13, 1919, in Jallianwala Bagh British troops opened fire on thousands of unarmed protesters which remains an enduring scar of British colonial rule in India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/baisakhi-celebrations-pakistan-issues-2200-visas-to-indian-sikh-pilgrims-209166">Baisakhi celebrations: Pakistan issues 2,200 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims&nbsp;</a>

The protocol between India and Pakistan enables a large number of pilgrims to visit the other country to observe various religious festivals/occasions every year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tibetan-spiritual-leader-dalai-lama-undergoes-check-up-at-delhi-hospital-209177">Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama undergoes </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tibetan-spiritual-leader-dalai-lama-undergoes-check-up-at-delhi-hospital-209177">check-up</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tibetan-spiritual-leader-dalai-lama-undergoes-check-up-at-delhi-hospital-209177"> at Delhi hospital&nbsp;</a>

The 83-year-old leader came down here from Dharamshala for the check-up at the Max hospital in Saket, they said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-son-heung-mins-late-winner-gives-tottenham-edge-over-manchester-city-209155">Champions League: Son Heung-min's late winner gives Tottenham edge over Manchester City</a>

Quadruple-chasing City were not at their best as Spurs chased and harried Pep Guardiola's side for 90 minutes and they will rue Sergio Aguero's first-half penalty miss.

Netanyahu's Likud party gaining slender lead against Gantz: Israel exit polls Two updated exit polls by Israeli television channels put his rightwing Likud ahead of rival Benny Gantz's Blue and White by one seat.

Netanyahu's Likud party gaining slender lead against Gantz: Israel exit polls Two updated exit polls by Israeli television channels put his rightwing Likud ahead of rival Benny Gantz's Blue and White by one seat. Need to do little more than very 'deep regrets' on Jallianwala Bagh: British minister Mark Fields On April 13, 1919, in Jallianwala Bagh British troops opened fire on thousands of unarmed protesters which remains an enduring scar of British colonial rule in India. Baisakhi celebrations: Pakistan issues 2,200 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims The protocol between India and Pakistan enables a large number of pilgrims to visit the other country to observe various religious festivals/occasions every year. Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama undergoes check-up at Delhi hospital The 83-year-old leader came down here from Dharamshala for the check-up at the Max hospital in Saket, they said. Champions League: Son Heung-min's late winner gives Tottenham edge over Manchester City Quadruple-chasing City were not at their best as Spurs chased and harried Pep Guardiola's side for 90 minutes and they will rue Sergio Aguero's first-half penalty miss.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/possibility-of-having-latin-america-countries-as-partners-nato-chief-207800">Possibility</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/possibility-of-having-latin-america-countries-as-partners-nato-chief-207800"> of having Latin American countries as partners: NATO chief</a>

"Until 2017, NATO didn’t have any partners in Latin America and then in 2017 we got our first partner, which was Colombia, and to be a close partner of NATO is something that is good for NATO and the partner country," the NATO leader said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ban-chinese-video-app-tiktok-madras-high-court-to-government-207807">Ban Chinese video app TikTok: Madras High Court to government</a>

Created by Beijing Bytedance Technology Co, TikTok allows users to create and share short videos with special effects. It has become hugely popular in rural India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-to-file-nomination-from-wayanad-today-arrives-in-kerala-with-priyanka-207801">Rahul to file nomination from Wayanad today; arrives in Kerala with Priyanka</a>

Rahul Gandhi arrived here Wednesday night to a tumultuous welcome by hundreds of party workers. Priyanka, who came separately, reached here shortly before her brother arrived.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maradonas-blond-haired-puppet-remark-on-trump-finds-himself-in-hot-water-207796">Maradona under investigation after he praises President Maduro</a>

Maradona is close to Maduro, the embattled leftist leader who has presided over a spiralling political and economic crisis in Venezuela.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-may-renew-waivers-to-countries-importing-iranian-oil-including-india-207805">US</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-may-renew-waivers-to-countries-importing-iranian-oil-including-india-207805"> may renew waivers to countries importing Iranian oil, including India</a>

The US will probably fail to meet its goal to reduce Iranian oil exports to zero, despite renewed talk from the White House about letting all oil import waivers expire on May 2

Possibility of having Latin American countries as partners: NATO chief "Until 2017, NATO didn’t have any partners in Latin America and then in 2017 we got our first partner, which was Colombia, and to be a close partner of NATO is something that is good for NATO and the partner country," the NATO leader said.

Possibility of having Latin American countries as partners: NATO chief "Until 2017, NATO didn’t have any partners in Latin America and then in 2017 we got our first partner, which was Colombia, and to be a close partner of NATO is something that is good for NATO and the partner country," the NATO leader said. Ban Chinese video app TikTok: Madras High Court to government Created by Beijing Bytedance Technology Co, TikTok allows users to create and share short videos with special effects. It has become hugely popular in rural India. Rahul to file nomination from Wayanad today; arrives in Kerala with Priyanka Rahul Gandhi arrived here Wednesday night to a tumultuous welcome by hundreds of party workers. Priyanka, who came separately, reached here shortly before her brother arrived. Maradona under investigation after he praises President Maduro Maradona is close to Maduro, the embattled leftist leader who has presided over a spiralling political and economic crisis in Venezuela. US may renew waivers to countries importing Iranian oil, including India The US will probably fail to meet its goal to reduce Iranian oil exports to zero, despite renewed talk from the White House about letting all oil import waivers expire on May 2

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ethiopian-airlines-crash-official-report-states-crew-followed-procedures-ceo-says-proud-of-crashed-pilots-efforts-to-save-flight-207903">Ethiopian Airlines crash: Crew followed Boeing's procedures but could not regain control of </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ethiopian-airlines-crash-official-report-states-crew-followed-procedures-ceo-says-proud-of-crashed-pilots-efforts-to-save-flight-207903">plane</a>

Ethiopia’s minister of transport delivered the first official report on the airplane disaster and stated that the Ethiopian Airlines pilots followed proper procedures when their Boeing MAX 8 airplane repeatedly nosedived before a March 10 crash that killed 157 people, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chhattisgarh-4-bsf-jawans-killed-in-encounter-with-naxals-207898">Chhattisgarh: 4 Border Security Force jawans killed in </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chhattisgarh-4-bsf-jawans-killed-in-encounter-with-naxals-207898">encounter</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chhattisgarh-4-bsf-jawans-killed-in-encounter-with-naxals-207898"> with Naxals</a>

Four BSF jawans have been killed and two injured in an encounter battle with Naxals in southern Chhattisgarh.&nbsp;Police said the encounter took place in the district of Kanker.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/trumps-criticizes-india-for-tremendously-high-tariffs-on-us-goods-says-its-one-of-the-highest-taxing-nations-in-world-207904">India one of the world's 'highest-taxing nations': US President Donald Trump</a>

India is one of the world's "highest-taxing nations", US President Donald Trump has alleged as he again criticised the country for imposing 100 per cent tariffs on American products, including the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-takes-lead-in-advertising-on-google-youtube-with-rs-121-cr-spend-207865">Lok Sabha polls: BJP has spent Rs 1.21 crore on advertising on Google, Congress Rs 54,100</a>

A week before the first phase of elections, ruling BJP has taken a big lead in advertising on Google and its affiliated platforms such as YouTube with an ad spend of Rs 1.21 crore, while its main rival Congress has spent only Rs 54,100, the search engine said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-slams-un-experts-who-condemned-deportation-of-rohingyas-207935">India slams UN experts who 'condemned' deportation of Rohingyas</a> 
 
India has slammed the UN human rights experts who "condemned" the Indian government’s decision to deport three Rohingya to Myanmar, saying the statements made by them are misleading and incorrect and that New Delhi's action is in accordance with Indian laws.

Ethiopian Airlines crash: Crew followed Boeing's procedures but could not regain control of plane Ethiopia’s minister of transport delivered the first official report on the airplane disaster and stated that the Ethiopian Airlines pilots followed proper procedures when their Boeing MAX 8 airplane repeatedly nosedived before a March 10 crash that killed 157 people, news agency Reuters reported.

Ethiopian Airlines crash: Crew followed Boeing's procedures but could not regain control of plane Ethiopia’s minister of transport delivered the first official report on the airplane disaster and stated that the Ethiopian Airlines pilots followed proper procedures when their Boeing MAX 8 airplane repeatedly nosedived before a March 10 crash that killed 157 people, news agency Reuters reported. Chhattisgarh: 4 Border Security Force jawans killed in encounter with Naxals Four BSF jawans have been killed and two injured in an encounter battle with Naxals in southern Chhattisgarh. Police said the encounter took place in the district of Kanker. India one of the world's 'highest-taxing nations': US President Donald Trump India is one of the world's "highest-taxing nations", US President Donald Trump has alleged as he again criticised the country for imposing 100 per cent tariffs on American products, including the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Lok Sabha polls: BJP has spent Rs 1.21 crore on advertising on Google, Congress Rs 54,100 A week before the first phase of elections, ruling BJP has taken a big lead in advertising on Google and its affiliated platforms such as YouTube with an ad spend of Rs 1.21 crore, while its main rival Congress has spent only Rs 54,100, the search engine said. India slams UN experts who 'condemned' deportation of Rohingyas India has slammed the UN human rights experts who "condemned" the Indian government’s decision to deport three Rohingya to Myanmar, saying the statements made by them are misleading and incorrect and that New Delhi's action is in accordance with Indian laws.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-indians-confirmed-dead-in-new-zealand-terror-attack-death-toll-rises-to-50-203766">New Zealand mosque attack: 5 Indians among dead, toll rises to 50</a>

Five Indians were among the 50 people killed in a terror attack on Al Noor mosque in Christchurch in New Zealand, the Indian high commission said Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-at-least-42-dead-in-floods-in-papua-203783">Indonesia: At least 42 dead in floods in Papua</a>

At least 42 people were reported dead and over 20 got injured in floods that hit Indonesia's Papua on Saturday, news agency AFP reported citing Indonesian officials.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hero-charged-attacker-during-new-zealand-mosque-massacre-witness-203778">Hero charged attacker during New Zealand mosque massacre: Witness</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/like-we-never-left-steve-smith-and-david-warner-back-in-australia-cricket-fold-203785">'It's like we didn't really leave': Steve Smith, David Warner on returning to the Australian cricket team</a>

Steve Smith and David Warner have been welcomed back into the Australian fold with "hugs and cuddles" at a team meet-up in Dubai, and said it was like they'd never left.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paris-luxury-stores-looted-burned-in-yellow-vest-riots-203768">'Yellow vest' protesters torch shops, businesses in heart of Paris</a>

Rioters looted and torched shops and businesses on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on Saturday, on the 18th weekend of French "yellow vest" protests, characterised by a sharp increase in violence after weeks of dwindling turnout.

 
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New Zealand mosque attack: 5 Indians among dead, toll rises to 50 Five Indians were among the 50 people killed in a terror attack on Al Noor mosque in Christchurch in New Zealand, the Indian high commission said Sunday.

New Zealand mosque attack: 5 Indians among dead, toll rises to 50 Five Indians were among the 50 people killed in a terror attack on Al Noor mosque in Christchurch in New Zealand, the Indian high commission said Sunday. Indonesia: At least 42 dead in floods in Papua At least 42 people were reported dead and over 20 got injured in floods that hit Indonesia's Papua on Saturday, news agency AFP reported citing Indonesian officials. Hero charged attacker during New Zealand mosque massacre: Witness 'It's like we didn't really leave': Steve Smith, David Warner on returning to the Australian cricket team Steve Smith and David Warner have been welcomed back into the Australian fold with "hugs and cuddles" at a team meet-up in Dubai, and said it was like they'd never left. 'Yellow vest' protesters torch shops, businesses in heart of Paris Rioters looted and torched shops and businesses on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on Saturday, on the 18th weekend of French "yellow vest" protests, characterised by a sharp increase in violence after weeks of dwindling turnout.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/multiple-injured-after-mass-shooting-in-new-zealands-mosque-203408">New Zealand police hunt 'active shooter' after gunman opens fire at </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/multiple-injured-after-mass-shooting-in-new-zealands-mosque-203408">mosque</a>

New Zealand police were hunting "an active shooter" in the&nbsp;centre of Christchurch city on Friday&nbsp;after a gunman opened fire at a mosque inflicting several casualties.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/christchurch-mosque-attack-bangladesh-cricket-team-was-about-to-go-inside-safe-but-mentally-shocked-203418">Christchurch mosque attack: Bangladesh cricket team was about to go inside; 'safe but mentally shocked'</a>

Bangladesh's&nbsp;cricket team escaped unscathed&nbsp;after a deadly shooting at a mosque in New Zealand, an official told AFP on Friday. Bangladesh Cricket Board spokesman Jalal Yunus said most of the team were bussed to the mosque in Christchurch and were about to go inside when the incident happened.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-foot-overbridge-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-six-fir-registered-203405">Mumbai foot overbridge collapse: Death toll rises to six, CM Fadnavis calls for </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-foot-overbridge-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-six-fir-registered-203405">high-level</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-foot-overbridge-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-six-fir-registered-203405"> inquiry</a>

At least six people were killed and over 30 injured after a portion of a&nbsp;(CSMT) railway station in Mumbai&nbsp;collapsed on Thursday evening. A big slab of the bridge came crashing down at around 7.20 pm due to which several pedestrians were injured.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-pausing-delivery-but-will-continue-production-of-737-max-boeing-203401">We are pausing </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-pausing-delivery-but-will-continue-production-of-737-max-boeing-203401">delivery,</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-pausing-delivery-but-will-continue-production-of-737-max-boeing-203401"> but will continue production of 737 Max: Boeing</a>

US aerospace giant Boeing said Thursday it was suspending deliveries of its top-selling 737 MAX as French investigators took delivery of the black boxes from the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed all 157 passengers and crew.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pompeo-says-all-us-diplomats-have-left-venezuela-203407">All US diplomats have left Venezuela: Pompeo</a>

All&nbsp;US diplomats&nbsp;remaining in Venezuela left the country on Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, amid a&nbsp;political crisis&nbsp;over the legitimacy of President Nicolas Maduro's 2018 re-election.

New Zealand police hunt 'active shooter' after gunman opens fire at mosque New Zealand police were hunting "an active shooter" in the centre of Christchurch city on Friday after a gunman opened fire at a mosque inflicting several casualties.

New Zealand police hunt 'active shooter' after gunman opens fire at mosque New Zealand police were hunting "an active shooter" in the centre of Christchurch city on Friday after a gunman opened fire at a mosque inflicting several casualties. Christchurch mosque attack: Bangladesh cricket team was about to go inside; 'safe but mentally shocked' Bangladesh's cricket team escaped unscathed after a deadly shooting at a mosque in New Zealand, an official told AFP on Friday. Bangladesh Cricket Board spokesman Jalal Yunus said most of the team were bussed to the mosque in Christchurch and were about to go inside when the incident happened. Mumbai foot overbridge collapse: Death toll rises to six, CM Fadnavis calls for high-level inquiry At least six people were killed and over 30 injured after a portion of a (CSMT) railway station in Mumbai collapsed on Thursday evening. A big slab of the bridge came crashing down at around 7.20 pm due to which several pedestrians were injured. We are pausing delivery, but will continue production of 737 Max: Boeing US aerospace giant Boeing said Thursday it was suspending deliveries of its top-selling 737 MAX as French investigators took delivery of the black boxes from the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed all 157 passengers and crew. All US diplomats have left Venezuela: Pompeo All US diplomats remaining in Venezuela left the country on Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, amid a political crisis over the legitimacy of President Nicolas Maduro's 2018 re-election.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huaweis-cfo-meng-wanzhou-sues-canada-for-violating-her-constitutional-rights-during-arrest-200965">Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou sues Canada for violating her constitutional rights during arrest</a>

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has filed suit against Canadian authorities for violating her constitutional rights when she was arrested in Vancouver, her lawyers said Sunday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-fourteen-dead-in-alabama-tornado-official-200990">At least fourteen dead in Alabama tornado: Official</a>

At least fourteen people died after a tornado swept through Lee County, Alabama on Sunday, destroying numerous homes and leaving a death toll that could rise as rescuers sift through the rubble, Sheriff Jay Jones said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/algerian-president-bouteflika-offers-to-leave-within-one-year-if-re-elected-report-200977">Algerian President Bouteflika offers to leave within one year if re-elected: Report</a>

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, facing mass protests over his 20 years in power, will run in April's elections, his campaign manager said on Sunday, with Ennahar TV saying he had offered to step down after a year if re-elected.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/never-done-when-a-president-is-overseas-shame-trump-tweets-as-he-attributes-cohen-hearing-to-hanoi-summit-failure-200980">'Never done when a president is overseas. Shame!': Trump attributes Cohen hearing to Hanoi Summit failure</a>

Donald Trump blasted Democrats and said that decision to interview his longtime fixer, lawyer Michael Cohen, on the same day as a meeting with Kim Jong Un may have led to the North Korea summit ending with no deal.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/psgs-neymar-hints-at-joining-real-madrid-says-everything-is-possible-200969">PSG's Neymar hints at joining Real Madrid, says 'everything is possible'</a>

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has been linked with a return to La Liga ever since joining PSG from Barcelona in 2017.

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Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou sues Canada for violating her constitutional rights during arrest Chinese telecoms giant Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has filed suit against Canadian authorities for violating her constitutional rights when she was arrested in Vancouver, her lawyers said Sunday.

Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou sues Canada for violating her constitutional rights during arrest Chinese telecoms giant Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has filed suit against Canadian authorities for violating her constitutional rights when she was arrested in Vancouver, her lawyers said Sunday. At least fourteen dead in Alabama tornado: Official At least fourteen people died after a tornado swept through Lee County, Alabama on Sunday, destroying numerous homes and leaving a death toll that could rise as rescuers sift through the rubble, Sheriff Jay Jones said. Algerian President Bouteflika offers to leave within one year if re-elected: Report Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, facing mass protests over his 20 years in power, will run in April's elections, his campaign manager said on Sunday, with Ennahar TV saying he had offered to step down after a year if re-elected. 'Never done when a president is overseas. Shame!': Trump attributes Cohen hearing to Hanoi Summit failure Donald Trump blasted Democrats and said that decision to interview his longtime fixer, lawyer Michael Cohen, on the same day as a meeting with Kim Jong Un may have led to the North Korea summit ending with no deal. PSG's Neymar hints at joining Real Madrid, says 'everything is possible' Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has been linked with a return to La Liga ever since joining PSG from Barcelona in 2017.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/kulbhushan-jadhav-case-india-has-demonstrated-lack-of-faith-throughout-the-proceedings-alleges-pakistan-at-icj-198323">Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India has demonstrated lack of faith throughout the proceedings, alleges Pakistan at ICJ</a>

Pakistan on Tuesday responded to India at the International Court of Justice(ICJ) in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, insisting that the Indian Navy officer was a "spy" and not a businessman.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/army-claims-victory-says-eliminated-jem-leadership-in-less-than-100-hours-198278">Army claims victory says eliminated JeM leadership in less than 100 hours after Pulwama attack</a>

Giving a strong message to terrorists and Pakistan, after the Pulwama attack, top officials of the security forces on Tuesday said that anyone who picks up the gun will be killed.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-hopes-pakistan-india-will-exercise-restraint-engage-in-dialogue-says-china-on-pulwama-tensions-198315">Hope Pakistan, India will exercise restraint, engage in dialogue: China on Pulwama tensions</a>

China on Tuesday urged restraint by India and Pakistan amid escalating tensions over the Pulwama terror attack and called on both the countries to peacefully resolve their issues through dialogue as soon as possible.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-polls-2019-after-weeks-of-speculation-aiadmk-announces-alliance-with-bjp-and-pmk-198338">Lok Sabha polls 2019: After weeks of speculation, AIADMK announces </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-polls-2019-after-weeks-of-speculation-aiadmk-announces-alliance-with-bjp-and-pmk-198338">alliance</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-polls-2019-after-weeks-of-speculation-aiadmk-announces-alliance-with-bjp-and-pmk-198338"> with BJP and PMK</a>

Ending weeks of speculation, Tamil Nadu's ruling party the AIADMK made two important alliance announcements in a day, &nbsp;offering 7 Lok Sabha seats and 1 Rajya Sabha seat to the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and 5 Lok Sabha seats to the BJP.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/suicide-bomber-who-killed-27-members-of-irans-guards-was-pakistani-guards-commander-198313">Suicide</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/suicide-bomber-who-killed-27-members-of-irans-guards-was-pakistani-guards-commander-198313"> bomber who killed 27 elite guards was Pakistani: Iran's Guards commander</a>

The man who carried out a suicide bombing which killed 27 members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards near the border with Pakistan last week was Pakistani, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander said on Tuesday

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India has demonstrated lack of faith throughout the proceedings, alleges Pakistan at ICJ Pakistan on Tuesday responded to India at the International Court of Justice(ICJ) in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, insisting that the Indian Navy officer was a "spy" and not a businessman.

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India has demonstrated lack of faith throughout the proceedings, alleges Pakistan at ICJ Pakistan on Tuesday responded to India at the International Court of Justice(ICJ) in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, insisting that the Indian Navy officer was a "spy" and not a businessman. Army claims victory says eliminated JeM leadership in less than 100 hours after Pulwama attack Giving a strong message to terrorists and Pakistan, after the Pulwama attack, top officials of the security forces on Tuesday said that anyone who picks up the gun will be killed. Hope Pakistan, India will exercise restraint, engage in dialogue: China on Pulwama tensions China on Tuesday urged restraint by India and Pakistan amid escalating tensions over the Pulwama terror attack and called on both the countries to peacefully resolve their issues through dialogue as soon as possible. Lok Sabha polls 2019: After weeks of speculation, AIADMK announces alliance with BJP and PMK Ending weeks of speculation, Tamil Nadu's ruling party the AIADMK made two important alliance announcements in a day, offering 7 Lok Sabha seats and 1 Rajya Sabha seat to the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and 5 Lok Sabha seats to the BJP. Suicide bomber who killed 27 elite guards was Pakistani: Iran's Guards commander The man who carried out a suicide bombing which killed 27 members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards near the border with Pakistan last week was Pakistani, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander said on Tuesday

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/competition-commission-probes-accusations-that-google-abused-android-to-block-its-rivals-sources-196940">India probing if Google used its Android operating system to block rivals: Sources</a>

India's antitrust commission is looking into accusations that Alphabet Inc's unit Google abuses its popular Android mobile operating system to block its rivals, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-hotel-fire-people-jumped-to-save-themselves-but-to-their-deaths-196943">Delhi hotel fire: People jumped to save themselves, but fell to their deaths</a>

People jumped from the top floors of the Hotel Arpit Palace in Delhi's Karol Bagh after it caught fire early Tuesday morning, but to their deaths.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/samajwadi-party-chief-akhilesh-yadav-stopped-at-lucknow-airport-alleges-govt-preventing-him-from-visiting-allahabad-196923">Akhilesh Yadav stopped at Lucknow airport, alleges govt preventing him from visiting Allahabad</a> 
 
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday claimed he was stopped at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in a bid to prevent him from visiting Allahabad to attend an oath-taking ceremony at Allahabad University.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/contempt-of-court-ex-cbi-chief-nageswara-rao-leaves-courtroom-after-serving-day-long-sentence-of-confinement-196949">SC allows ex-CBI chief M Nageswara Rao to leave </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/contempt-of-court-ex-cbi-chief-nageswara-rao-leaves-courtroom-after-serving-day-long-sentence-of-confinement-196949">court</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/contempt-of-court-ex-cbi-chief-nageswara-rao-leaves-courtroom-after-serving-day-long-sentence-of-confinement-196949"> after day-long detention</a> 
 
The Supreme Court has finally allowed former interim CBI director M Nageswara Rao to leave the court after his day-long detention.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-denies-telling-banks-to-stop-working-with-palestinians-196947">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-denies-telling-banks-to-stop-working-with-palestinians-196947"> says it did not tell banks to stop working with Palestinians</a>

The United States has denied accusations it is pressuring banks to stop dealing with the Palestinian government, whose relations with Washington have been plummeting.

India probing if Google used its Android operating system to block rivals: Sources India's antitrust commission is looking into accusations that Alphabet Inc's unit Google abuses its popular Android mobile operating system to block its rivals, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

India probing if Google used its Android operating system to block rivals: Sources India's antitrust commission is looking into accusations that Alphabet Inc's unit Google abuses its popular Android mobile operating system to block its rivals, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Delhi hotel fire: People jumped to save themselves, but fell to their deaths People jumped from the top floors of the Hotel Arpit Palace in Delhi's Karol Bagh after it caught fire early Tuesday morning, but to their deaths. Akhilesh Yadav stopped at Lucknow airport, alleges govt preventing him from visiting Allahabad Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday claimed he was stopped at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in a bid to prevent him from visiting Allahabad to attend an oath-taking ceremony at Allahabad University. SC allows ex-CBI chief M Nageswara Rao to leave court after day-long detention The Supreme Court has finally allowed former interim CBI director M Nageswara Rao to leave the court after his day-long detention. US says it did not tell banks to stop working with Palestinians The United States has denied accusations it is pressuring banks to stop dealing with the Palestinian government, whose relations with Washington have been plummeting.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/parliamentary-committee-gives-twitter-another-15-day-deadline-to-appear-before-it-196714">Parliamentary</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/parliamentary-committee-gives-twitter-another-15-day-deadline-to-appear-before-it-196714"> committee gives Twitter another 15-day deadline to appear before it</a>

Twitter had been summoned by the committee today (Monday, February 11) but the company had declined to appear saying the notice was too short. The summons had been sent out on February 1.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-hope-we-can-together-start-a-new-kind-of-politics-priyanka-gandhi-says-on-lucknow-road-show-196688">'I hope we can together start a new kind of politics,' Priyanka Gandhi says on Lucknow roadshow</a>

The recently-appointed Congress general secretary of eastern Uttar Pradesh, accompanied by her brother and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, and Congress leaders Jyotiraditya Scindia and Raj Babbar, held a 20-kilometre roadshow in the Uttar Pradesh capital on Monday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/with-2019-general-elections-closing-in-facebook-expands-fact-checking-network-to-curb-fake-news-in-india-196669">With Lok Sabha elections coming, Facebook says it is expanding its fact-checking network</a>

Facebook Inc is expanding its fact-checking network in India to curb the spread of misinformation as the world's largest democracy prepares for a general election that must be held by May, the US-based social media giant said on Monday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-economy-posts-slowest-growth-in-six-years-196677">Brexit uncertainty: UK economy posts slowest growth in six years</a>

Britain's economy grew at the slowest pace in six years in 2018 with near-flat output in the final quarter, data showed Monday, as Brexit uncertainty and weaker global growth bites.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/rouhani-iran-to-continue-expanding-military-might-missile-work-196656">Iran to continue expanding military might, missile work: President Hassan Rouhani</a>

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran was determined to expand its military power and ballistic missile programme despite mounting pressure from hostile countries to curb Iran's defensive work, state TV reported.

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Parliamentary committee gives Twitter another 15-day deadline to appear before it Twitter had been summoned by the committee today (Monday, February 11) but the company had declined to appear saying the notice was too short.

Parliamentary committee gives Twitter another 15-day deadline to appear before it Twitter had been summoned by the committee today (Monday, February 11) but the company had declined to appear saying the notice was too short. The summons had been sent out on February 1. 'I hope we can together start a new kind of politics,' Priyanka Gandhi says on Lucknow roadshow The recently-appointed Congress general secretary of eastern Uttar Pradesh, accompanied by her brother and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, and Congress leaders Jyotiraditya Scindia and Raj Babbar, held a 20-kilometre roadshow in the Uttar Pradesh capital on Monday. With Lok Sabha elections coming, Facebook says it is expanding its fact-checking network Facebook Inc is expanding its fact-checking network in India to curb the spread of misinformation as the world's largest democracy prepares for a general election that must be held by May, the US-based social media giant said on Monday. Brexit uncertainty: UK economy posts slowest growth in six years Britain's economy grew at the slowest pace in six years in 2018 with near-flat output in the final quarter, data showed Monday, as Brexit uncertainty and weaker global growth bites. Iran to continue expanding military might, missile work: President Hassan Rouhani Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran was determined to expand its military power and ballistic missile programme despite mounting pressure from hostile countries to curb Iran's defensive work, state TV reported.

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