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Solar scam: Kerala government orders probe against Oommen Chandy, other Congress leaders

A criminal case would also be registered against former Home Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, who the commission found had attempted to protect Chandy. Bel...

Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in Hockey Asia Cup opener today

Last edition's runner-up India, led by midfielder Manpreet Singh, will be eyeing a ideal start to their campaign in Pool A which also features arch-rivals Pakis...

Iraq to restore pipeline to Turkey, bypassing Kurdish region

Asia Cell and Korek Telecom whose headquarters are in the Kurdistan Region, provide mobile services across Iraq, not just the Kurdistan Region. The referendum...

Tornado touches down on east side of Madison, Sun Prairie

The Wisconsin State Journal reports the storm damaged the roof of a vehicle wash and ripped the facade from a convenience store. That tornado damaged a sheet me...

USA destroyer sails near China-claimed island in South China Sea

China immediately dispatched military vessels and aircraft for identification and warned the U.S. ship to leave, ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regula...

At least 13 killed in prison fight in northern Mexico

All afternoon Tuesday, desperate families battled authorities outside the prison gates, demanding information about their relatives inside as black smoke poured...

Day of the Girl: What you need to know

The demand for younger and younger victims in the sex trade affects millions of girls every year and puts many at risk. Girls who marry as children are deprived...

EU's Tusk sets December deadline for Brexit breakthrough

The warning comes just one day after the ehad of the NHS said the health service would be forced to make cuts without a bialout in next month's Budget. On Monda...

Federal Court rules on challenge to penalty rates

In February this year, the Fair Work Commission announced plans to cut Sunday penalty rates for employees working under retail , hospitality , fast food ...

Flights between United Kingdom and European Union could END after Brexit - Hammond issues warning

Chancellor says uncertainty must be removed "as soon as possible" in order to avoid further damage . Hammond, the most prominent voice in Theresa May's cabine...

Modi pays tributes to Nanaji Deshmukh, JP

Born in Kadoli in Maharashtra's Parbhani district on 11 October, 1916, Nanaji Deshmukh founded the Deendayal Research Institute and was credited with exemplary ...

Kenya court says minor candidate can contest presidential re-run

His party called for fresh elections with a completely new election board, blaming some officials there for the irregularities that caused the Supreme Court to ...

Is Kashmir another country: Ask Bihar education department

The question reads : What are the people of the following countries called: China, Nepal, England, Kashmir and India. Taking up responsibility, BEPC official...

Las Vegas Massacre Victim from Big Sandy Remembered as a Hero

NBC affiliate WSMV-TV aired the funeral on Facebook. "You were too good for this Earth and God has called you home", Sonny's cousin, Greg Brewer, said during th...

Sex With Minor Wife Is Rape, Rules Supreme Court Of India

In a landmark ruling on October 11, the country's highest court declared that having sex with a wife who is under the age of 18 counts as rape, and is therefo...

Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces she's running for reelection

However, when reminded of her age, a mere 38 percent said it would be good for her to run again, while 62 percent say it would be a bad idea. For months, sh...

Campbell Soup Company (CPB) Consensus Earnings Outlook

As regular trading ended, Aflac Incorporated (AFL) stock brought in a $0.31 rise to $82.58. The company's 50-day moving average is $48.09 and its 200 day moving...

Trump dismisses rift with WH Chief of Staff Kelly as "fake news"

The U.S. President's tweets come after a U.S. magazine, Vanity Fair , published an article suggesting that "Trump has grown frustrated with Kelly in recent w...

Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) Shares Bought by LS Investment Advisors LLC

The stock decreased 1.44% or $0.03 on October 9, reaching $2.06. About 945,198 shares traded. Macquarie Infrastructure Corp (NYSE:MIC) has risen 11.18% since Oc...

North Korea May Fire Short-Range Rockets Next Week, Daily Says

Rep. Lee Cheol-hee, a lawmaker for the ruling Democratic Party, cited unidentified defense officials as saying the hackers stole the plans previous year, accord...

Ominous email: 'In the event of a nuclear attack'

Gene Ward said. A link also was provided to the state emergency management website. It went on to say state and federal agencies are now providing informati...

Queensland man arrested in Bali over marijuana, pills possession

When he asked to go to the toilet it is alleged he then escaped. Mr Harjanto told the ABC Baker had attempted to pass through the "nothing to declare" customs...

Ariana Grande debuts gray hair on Instagram

Grande also displayed the new look alongside a photo of herself posing with a group of friends and her boyfriend, rapper Mac Miller . Grande has been known t...

No plan to ban firecrackers in Maharashtra: Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam

However, Sena MP Sanjay Raut opposed it by saying that many depend on firecracker industry for employment. The Supreme Court had yesterday said that its order...

Piper Jaffray Companies Reiterates $18.00 Price Target for Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (CORT)

One trial is investigating CORT125134 as a treatment for patients with Cushing syndrome. If the published price targets set by Sealed Air Corporation analysts h...

NJ gubernatorial candidates face off in televised debate

However, "She (Guadagno) is the only candidate that has a property tax plan for example which is the number one issue here in the state of New Jersey", said M...

Let women pay for their birth control

This sexist fear-mongering reveals that opposition to birth control isn't about public interest, but about an innate fear of female sexuality. With almost nin...

California wine country engulfed by deadly wildfires

Harder returned through "very unsafe smoke and haze" with a rented truck to rescue grapes that had been waiting in bins and barrels to ferment. Firefighters w...

Iraq imposes new measures on Kurdistan over independence push

The central government responded by banning worldwide flights out of the region and threatening to suspend Kurdish representatives from the national parliamen...

Three States cut Value-Added Tax on petrol, diesel

The revised rates will be applicable from midnight on Tuesday, he said. But despite the Rs 2 and Re 1reduction in prices of petrol and diesel, respectively, Mah...