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April 3, 2017 4:39 AM

Vipul takes charge as new Consul General of Dubai

Diplomat Vipul, a 1998 batch Indian Foreign Service officer today took up the charge as the new Consul General of Dubai. <br/>&apos;<br/>In a tweet today Mr Vipul said that he looks forward to contribute to India - UAE relations and welfare of the Indian Community. <br/>&apos;<b...

April 2, 2017 8:24 PM

Former Nepal PM Baburam Bhattarai arrested during protest outside EC office

Former Nepal prime minister Baburam Bhattarai and several other leaders were today arrested during a protest outside the Election Commission office. Bhattarai, 62, and the coordinator of the Naya Shakti Nepal (NSN), was leading the protest against the Local Level Election Act, 2017 that bars parties...

April 2, 2017 7:37 PM

Sumitra Mahajan calls on Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka today and said India attaches the highest importance to its relations with Bangladesh and believes that a strong, stable and prosperous neighbour is in its best interest.<br/>&apos;<br/>Mahajan, ...

April 2, 2017 7:24 PM

3 suicide bombers blow themselves up; Nigerian Police confirms

Nigerian Police today confirmed that three suicide bombers blew themselves up attempting to get into the northeastern city of Maiduguri. Police spokesman Victor Isuku said that two men detonated explosive vests when security agents challenged them. The entry to northeastern city has sustained severa...

April 2, 2017 7:16 PM

Moscow Police detains dozens of people at anti-government protests rallies

In Russia, Moscow Police have detained about two dozen people at unauthorised rallies in the capital, a week after anti-government protests broke out across Russia.<br/>&apos;<br/>The police presence was notably heavy in central Moscow today. Pedestrian access to Red Square was only thro...

April 2, 2017 12:41 PM

Colombia: 250 people died, 100 missing after heavy rain flooded Mocoa

In Colombia, at least 250 people died and hundreds are missing after heavy rain flooded the city of Mocoa in the country's southwest with mud and rocks. <br/><br/>Security forces said, they are searching for the missing people and more than 1000 soldiers and police are involved in t...

April 2, 2017 12:35 PM

Indonesian destroys 81 foreign vessels that captured fishing illegally

Indonesian authorities have destroyed 81 foreign vessels that were captured fishing illegally in the country's waters. The ships were blown up at sea in 12 locations around the archipelago yesterday. Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Susi Pudjiastuti, said Indonesia was upholding its ...

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