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Sudan drone attack kills 24 civilians

India, Feb. 8 -- A drone attack by a paramilitary group hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan Saturday, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, a doctors' group said... Read More


Judge orders Trump administration to bring back 3 families deported to Honduras, other countries

India, Feb. 8 -- A judge says the federal Government must return 3 families hurt by the first Trump administration's policy of separating parents from the children at the border, saying their deportat... Read More


US military leader in Oman joins talks

India, Feb. 8 -- President Donald Trump has taken the unusual step of tapping military leaders for high-level diplomacy, sending the top US commander in the Middle East to talks over Iran's nuclear pr... Read More


Tourist arrivals surpass 300,000 mark

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka exceeded 300,000 within the first few weeks of this year. According to the Tourism Development Authority, 317,381 tourists visited the island... Read More


Temporary decline in island-wide rainfall

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A temporary reduction in the current rainy weather conditions is anticipated from today (08) until the 11th, according to the Department of Meteorology. Forecasts indicate that l... Read More


Police constable cites mental exhaustion

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A constable at the Aluthgama Police station departed from duty after recording a formal note stating that continuous work without rest caused him severe mental distress. Reports ... Read More


Consumer groups call for controlled price on domestic gas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A controlled price for domestic gas is being requested by consumer organisations from the government, pointing out that such regulation is essential due to frequent inconsistencie... Read More


Ritu Tawde set to become Mumbai mayor

India, Feb. 8 -- BJP's Ritu Tawde is all set to become the mayor of Mumbai and the party's first in four decades after Shiv Sena (UBT) decided against fielding a challenger, making the contest unoppos... Read More


Army Chief's surprise visit to old buddy in Poonch

India, Feb. 8 -- Taking some quality time out of his busy schedule, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday, dropped in at the residence of his old pal (Honorary Captain) Parvez Ahmed... Read More


Biker death: Subcontractor held for withholding information

India, Feb. 8 -- The Delhi Police have arrested a subcontractor for allegedly withholding the fact that a biker had fallen into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in the Janakpuri area, despite be... Read More