Authors discuss India’s diversity in present times
Author and journalist Syed Ali Mujtaba unveiled his new book, Changing Nature of Indian State, at Press Club today.
Cambodian Opp: Cambodia’s Opposition on Monday rejected the claim of victory by the ruling party of strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen in weekend elections, alleging widespread irregularities. afp
Qantas evacuation: Passengers of a Qantas Airline aircraft, with 50 passengers, had to be evacuated and its pilots hospitalised on Monday after smoke was reported from its cockpit at Canberra Airport. pti
China knife attack: In fresh knife attack, three people were killed and five others hurt on Monday in China when a man went on a stabbing spree, raising nationwide concerns over such attacks by disgruntled people. pti
US drone attack: Seven suspected militants were killed and three others wounded when a US drone fired two missiles at a compound in Pakistan’s tribal region, triggering strong condemnation. pti
Pak President: Mr Mamnoon Hussain, the India-born nominee of ruling PML-N, is set to become the
12th President of Pakistan in the election tomorrow, succeeding incumbent Asif Ali Zardari. pti
Taiwan minister: Taiwan on Monday named a civilian, Andrew Yang, 58, to head the defence ministry that is struggling to attract recruits and facing protests over the death of a soldier while he was confined. ap
Afghan official: A Pakistani national of Afghan-origin working in the consulate of Afghanistan in Quetta has been missing since 25 July and Pakistani authorities are trying to locate him, officials said today. pti
US copter crash: A helicopter crash on Saturday in a rugged, wooded area of Pennsylvania claimed the lives of five people, including one child, officials have said. ap
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