Iran hits US airbase in Iraq in response to Soleimani's death

Tehran/Baghdad (IANS) Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that it launched a missile attack on the US airbase of Ain al-Asad in Iraq in retaliation against the death of Major General Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in an…

Thousands protest in Delhi showing support for 'Bharat Bandh'

New Delhi (IANS) Thousands of members from at least ten trade unions on Wednesday protested here against the Centre and extended their support to the all-India shutdown by trade unions.

Gathered at the Shaheed Park, the members walked towards…

No move to reduce age limit for exams, clarifies UPPSC

Lucknow (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has said that there was no proposal to reduce the age limit for candidates appearing for the provincial civil services examination.

The clarification comes after the UPPSC aspirants…

Centre to SC: Transfer all PILs on CAA to Supreme Court

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on Friday Centre's plea to transfer all PILs filed in different High Courts, across the country challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, to…

Coal import case: SC notice to Adani Group on DRI's appeal

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to Adani Enterprises on an appeal by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in a matter connected with the alleged over-invoicing of Indonesian coal imports.

A bench headed by…

80 US personnel killed in Iran missile attack: IRGC source

Tehran (IANS) Some 80 US personnel were killed and nearly 200 others injured during Iran's missile attack on the American Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq on Wednesday, which was launched in retaliation to the killing of Major General Qasem Soleimani,…

India with US in all areas of mutual interest: Modi tells Trump

New Delhi (IANS) In a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that New Delhi will continue to work with Washington for enhancing cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

Though a Ministry…

JMM's Rabindra Nath Mahto elected Jharkhand Assembly Speaker

Ranchi (IANS) Rabindra Nath Mahto, a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) legislator has been unanimously elected as the new Speaker of Jharkhand Assembly on Tuesday.

Mahto had filed nomination on Monday. Six sets of nomination papers were filed…

35 killed in stampede during Soleimani's funeral procession

Kerman (Iran) (IANS) At least 35 mourners were killed on Tuesday in a stampede during a funeral procession for Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani in his hometown of Kerman, where he will be laid to rest later in the day, according to state media.
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Banking services may be affected as employees strike

New Delhi (IANS) Bank customers may face hardships with services as several bank branches and ATMs could be affected on Wednesday as bank employees have threatened to go on a day-long strike.

The strike call of five bank employee unions is…