India's space agency called off the launch of its second lunar mission, Chandrayaan-2, less than an hour before the scheduled take off on Monday (July 15) due to a "technical snag." Public Relations Officer at the Indian Space Research Organisation, Guru Prasad told reporters in India's spaceport of Sriharikota that a technical snag in the launch vehicle system prompted the postponement. The mission, dubbed by the ISRO chairman as the most complex mission it has ever undertaken, was scheduled to launch at 09:21 p.m. GMT, or 02:51 a.m. local time. Prasad told reporters a revised launch date would be announced later.

India calls off second lunar mission due to 'technical snag'- ISRO

More than 1,000 people took to the streets of Moscow on Sunday (July 14) protesting against a possible ban on opposition candidates running in elections to the Russian capital's parliament.

More than 1,000 people rally in Moscow over opposition exclusion in city parliament vote

The hijab debate has further polarized Iranians at a time when the country is buckling under unprecedented U.S. sanctions imposed since the Donald Trump administration pulled out of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers last year.Watch full video to know more.

Iranian women forced to wear hijab

Russia, U.S, China, Pak come together on Taliban. 4 nations issue statement on Afghan talks. India left out of the negotiating table. Pakistan gains a good round on the Taliban. India wants Kabul elections to be held on time. Watch this video to know more.

India Sidelined In Afghan Talks?

More than 1,000 people took to the streets of Moscow on Sunday (July 14) protesting against a possible ban on opposition candidates running in elections to the Russian capital's parliament. Opposition leaders cried foul after Moscow's election commission said most of their sponsored candidates failed to secure the required number of signatures to participate in the election as candidates. The commission has yet to officially announce the list of legitimate candidates for the Sept. 8 vote to the 45-seat parliament.

Over 1,000 protest in Moscow over exclusion to city parliament vote

Seven Hong Kong media associations held a silent march in Hong Kong on July 14 against alleged police violence. Several hundred reporters marched from a park in Admiralty near the Central Government Offices to the police headquarters. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong unrest: 7 media associates organize silent march in Hong Kong

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has scheduled the launch of its lunar probe, by a GSLV Mk-III rocket, from the country’s Sriharikota spaceport for 2.51 a.m. And the countdown is set to begin at 6.51 a.m. on Sunday.

ISRO: A jewel in the crown

Chandrayaan-2 to explore south of Moon

Chandrayaan-2: Countdown to India's lunar mission begins

At least 47 people were killed in landslide in Nepal due to heavy rainfall and flooding.133 people are rescued from the settlements on high risk. Watch this video to know more.

Nepal floods: 47 killed in landslide, 133 people rescued

Thousands of troops paraded as France celebrated Bastille Day on Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron presided over the annual military parade as warplanes flew over Paris. Watch this video to know more.

France's Bastille Day celebrations: Macron presides over military parade

A day before the crucial second round of technical-level talks for the Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan, in a late night development on Friday, Islamabad removed Khalistani supporter Gopal Singh Chawla from Pakistan Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (PSGPC). India had been raising concerns and objections regarding the inclusion of anti-India elements in a committee that is critical to the operationalisation of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor.

Pro-Khalistani Gopal Singh Chawla removed from PSGPC key to Kartarpur corridor

Anshula Kant, managing director of the State Bank of India, has been appointed as managing director and chief financial officer of the World Bank, its president David Malpass announced on Friday. As Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Kant will be responsible for financial and risk management of the World Bank Group, reporting to the President.

SBI MD Anshula Kant appointed as World Bank CFO and MD

U.S. authorities plan to start arresting immigrants eligible for deportation in 10 cities this weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (July 12), adding that he was not concerned about the advance notice. Trump warned last month about the planned deportations, which were earlier reported by the New York Times. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he was not concerned that plans of the arrests have become publicly known, saying the deportations were not a secret.

Trump says immigrant deportations to start this weekend in 10 cities

Thousands have been displaced within the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh over the last few days after heavy monsoon rains started causing flooding and landslides. Watch this video to know more.

Bangladesh: Floods hits refugee camps, UN assisting in relief work

Floods hits Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh

India`s ambitious second lunar mission will be launched on July 15. ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan, said, “we're going to launch the most prestigious mission Chandrayaan-2. GSLV MK-III being used for the mission. After a successful launch, it'll take nearly two months to go and land on Moon near South Pole.”

Chandrayaan-2: India's second mission to the moon

On Saturday a Grenade launcher was fired at the building of a Ukraine TV Channel after it announced plans to air a controversial documentary on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Watch this video to know more.

Grenade attack hits Ukraine TV Channel

Islamist gunmen killed 26 people, including Kenyans, Americans, a Briton and Tanzanians, when they stormed a hotel in Somalia's city of Kismayo. Watch this video to know more.

Somalia hotel attack: 26 killed and 56 injured

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U.S trade representatives were in New Delhi for talks. United States is India's largest trading partner. U.S ended India' preferential status then India retaliated. India slapped tariffs on U.S almonds and 27 other U.S products. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit U.S soon. Watch this video to know more.

Sources: No breakthrough in India-U.S trade talks

The stratregic Hambantota port goes to China. China gets contract for colombo port city project. It's funding the multi-billion dollar project. Colombo port gets largest F.D.I in lankan history. Watch this video to know more.

Sri Lanka is on a selling spree

First parts of S-400 missile system land in Turkey. S-400 among most advanced missile defence system. U.S condemns Turkey's use of Russian military tech. Watch this video to know more.

U.S: Will talk to Turkey on S-400 deal

Britain deployed destroyer HMS Duncan to the Gulf to replace HMS Montrose on Friday (July 12), maintaining a continuous presence there during a time of heightened tension in the region. The warship sailed through Turkey's Bosphorus river on its way to the Persian Gulf. Relations between Tehran and the West have been increasingly strained after Britain seized an Iranian tanker in Gibraltar and London said HMS Montrose had to fend off Iranian vessels which sought to block a British-owned tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Britain deploys HMS Duncan to Gulf amid Iran tensions

New Orleans officials warned city residents to stock up on supplies and prepare to shelter in their homes on Friday (July 12) as "life-threatening" Tropical Storm Barry was poised to come ashore as possibly the first Atlantic hurricane of 2019. While the storm did not yet have hurricane-force winds, it was forecast to bring torrential rains of up to 25 inches (64 cm) in certain places, which officials said risked flooding along the already-swollen lower Mississippi River.

'Life-threatening' Tropical Storm Barry heads towards New Orleans

Hundreds of undocumented migrants surged into the Pantheon in central Paris on Friday. Watch this video to know more.

Paris: 700 undocumented migrants surged into the Pantheon

Su-30Mki jets armed with Brahmos supersonic missiles. Rearmament to enhance IAF's combat capabilities. More Brahmos missile test to be carried out in August. Watch this video to know more.

IAF jets rearmed with cruise missiles

New Zealand’s first firearms buy-back event was a success, after 169 individuals handed in 224 prohibited firearms in the city of Christchurch. Watch this video to know more.

New Zealand gets first firearm buy back

Trump warns Iran again. Trump said, ''Iran treading on dangerous territory.'' Iran has exceeded Uranium enrichment limit by 4.5%. Watch this video to know more.

Donald Trump: ''Iran if you're listening, better be careful''

An LGBTI job fair, billed by organisers as the first such event in India, attracted more than 250 people on Friday looking for employment with companies including Intel, Goldman Sachs and Uber. The event on Friday (July 12) in the southern city of Bengaluru comes after India's Supreme Court overruled a law banning homosexuality in 2018, which the organizers said now enables companies to freely hire people who have been marginalized for years. Many Indians who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTI) still face stigma and violence.

First LGBTI job fair held in India after gay ban lifted

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday urged the United States to correctly handle the Taiwan-related issues, and not "play with fire." Watch this video to know more.

China's stern warning to US over Taiwan

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