Manila: A powerful typhoon pounded the southern Philippines on Tuesday, cutting power, suspending travel and flooding areas already vulnerable to landslides.
More than 41,000 residents have moved out of their homes in high-risk coastal villages and along rivers, including in southern provinces that were devastated by a deadly storm a year ago.
Manila: A powerful typhoon pounded the southern Philippines on Tuesday, cutting power, suspending travel and flooding areas already vulnerable to landslides.
More than 41,000 residents have moved out of their homes in high-risk coastal villages and along rivers, including in southern provinces that were devastated by a deadly storm a year ago.
Perth, Dec 4: Australia coach Mickey Arthur says captain Michael Clarke will likely retain his No. 5 spot in the batting lineup with allrounder Shane Watson a possibility to fill in at No. 4 in a reshuffle forced by the retirement of Ricky Ponting.
Perth, Dec 4: Australia coach Mickey Arthur says captain Michael Clarke will likely retain his No. 5 spot in the batting lineup with allrounder Shane Watson a possibility to fill in at No. 4 in a reshuffle forced by the retirement of Ricky Ponting.
New Delhi, Dec 4: In a boost to the tourism industry, India has relaxed its tourist visa rules by lifting restrictions imposed on foreign visitors to have a two-month cooling off period between subsequent visits.
However, citizens of Pakistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sudan and people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin and “stateless persons” will continue to come under the 60-day gap rule.
New Delhi, Dec 4: In a boost to the tourism industry, India has relaxed its tourist visa rules by lifting restrictions imposed on foreign visitors to have a two-month cooling off period between subsequent visits.
However, citizens of Pakistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sudan and people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin and “stateless persons” will continue to come under the 60-day gap rule.
New Delhi: From December 1, people travelling on Indian railways are going to face a new problem as they will have to establish their bonafides for travelling in any reserved train compartment.
The Railways have made identity proof mandatory for even those travelling in sleeper class and second class reserved coaches, economy class and first class. The move in an attempt to prevent touts from getting the tickets and selling them at a premium.
New Delhi: From December 1, people travelling on Indian railways are going to face a new problem as they will have to establish their bonafides for travelling in any reserved train compartment.
The Railways have made identity proof mandatory for even those travelling in sleeper class and second class reserved coaches, economy class and first class. The move in an attempt to prevent touts from getting the tickets and selling them at a premium.
Perth, Australia, Nov 30: Mitchell Starc took two wickets late in the first session as Australia’s gamble on an all-new pace attack paid off, reducing South Africa to 63-3 at lunch Friday after the tourists won the toss and elected to bat in the crucial third test.
Shane Watson marked his return from injury by removing South Africa skipper Graeme Smith (16) before Starc bowled opener Alviro Peterson (30) and Jacques Kallis (2) in his last two overs before the interval.
Perth, Australia, Nov 30: Mitchell Starc took two wickets late in the first session as Australia’s gamble on an all-new pace attack paid off, reducing South Africa to 63-3 at lunch Friday after the tourists won the toss and elected to bat in the crucial third test.
Shane Watson marked his return from injury by removing South Africa skipper Graeme Smith (16) before Starc bowled opener Alviro Peterson (30) and Jacques Kallis (2) in his last two overs before the interval.
London, Nov 29: Prime Minister David Cameron failed to offer any clues on Wednesday on whether he will support new more stringent regulation of Britain's press following the conclusion of a yearlong inquiry into the country's unruly tabloids.
London, Nov 29: Prime Minister David Cameron failed to offer any clues on Wednesday on whether he will support new more stringent regulation of Britain's press following the conclusion of a yearlong inquiry into the country's unruly tabloids.
Chicago, Nov 29: The sentencing of American-born Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist David Headley, accused of involvement in 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has been fixed for January 17 next year while that of his accomplice Tahawwur Rana has been rescheduled for January 15 from December four.
Chicago, Nov 29: The sentencing of American-born Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist David Headley, accused of involvement in 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has been fixed for January 17 next year while that of his accomplice Tahawwur Rana has been rescheduled for January 15 from December four.
Melbourne, Jul 5: A 42-year-old Australian was today sentenced to at least 35 years in jail without parole for brutally killing his Indian girlfriend and her two siblings, in the longest sentence handed down in Queensland history.
Melbourne, Jul 5: A 42-year-old Australian was today sentenced to at least 35 years in jail without parole for brutally killing his Indian girlfriend and her two siblings, in the longest sentence handed down in Queensland history.
Thane (Maha), Nov 29: A teenage boy was detained by police in neighbouring Thane district for questioning today in connection with an allegedly vulgar post on Facebook against MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
Thane (Maha), Nov 29: A teenage boy was detained by police in neighbouring Thane district for questioning today in connection with an allegedly vulgar post on Facebook against MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
