By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group SHIMLA: Not at all if we go by the stats of petrol sales in India. Hue and cry over the rising prices of petrol and diesel appear to be a thing of past. Having already risen to the range of 80s people will just be amused to see it in the 100s bracket soon. Though there have been demands for cut in taxes but the union government is not ready to cut taxes or include it in the GST regime. They know it to…
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CHENNAI: DMK patriarch and former Tamil Nadu chief Minister M Karunanidhi passed away around 6 10 pm on Tuesday. He was 94 and has served Tamil Nadu as Chief Minister for five times. The DMK chief was admitted to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai for the first time on July 18 for change of tracheostomy tube. On July 26, the hospital said Karunanidhi was suffering from urinary tract infection and he was being treated with intravenous antibotics and fluids. Born in Thirukkuvalai on June 3, 1924, a small village in Thanjavur District (now…
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The Swiss-based JU-Air service offers sightseeing and adventure flights in three mid-century Junkers Ju-52 aircraft, which were decommissioned by the Swiss Air Force. BERN: A vintage Ju-52 tourist plane crashed at altitude in the Swiss Alps on Saturday, in canton Graubünden. All 20 passengers lost their lives in Switzerland’s worst air tragedy since 2001. Vintage Ju-52 tourist plane was carrying 17 passengers, all Swiss except for an Austrian couple and their son, the Swiss authorities said. Three crew members were also killed in the crash on Saturday. The victims were 11…
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By: Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group BOSTON: The advertisement read, “ Water is no barrier for a duck, why should it be for you?”.Had heard about it, had seen it on our last visit to Boston, so I had to experience the riding-cum-wading experience on my second visit there. Boston has been called ‘America’s Walking city’ for a reason but as of now, I would prefer to call it, “America’s Wading City ”. Boston is located in the state of Massachusetts in USA. One has to simply hop into a duck…
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By: Anoop Sood Famous for its volcanoes and great beaches Bali is emerging as the new preferred holiday destination for Indians who are frequently travelling overseas for leisure. It has been a popular travel hotspot, drawing holiday revellers, especially from Asia and Australia, for many years. Easy accessibility, temperate weather, delicious local cuisine and exciting night life along with wide range of water sports and dense jungle treks make it favourite destination for both for relaxation and adventure. Bali is one of the major islands in Indonesia and Denpasar is…
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MOSCOW: A Russian helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff Saturday in Siberia, killing all 18 people aboard, mostly oil workers, authorities said. The helicopter, operated by Utair airline, was carrying 15 passengers and three crew members, all of whom have been confirmed dead. The chopper was reportedly taking workers to an oil well. The crash took place shortly after take-off, with the helicopter’s fuel tanks full. The resulting fire is believed to have completely incinerated the aircraft. UTair, one of Russia’s largest airlines, operates an extensive fleet of helicopters serving Siberian…
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The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro tweeted his thanks for the loyalty of the National Guard soldiers who protected him, saying he is “standing and victorious”. CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was delivering a speech on the economy in Caracas when at least two explosions were heard. He cut short his address as hundreds of soldiers broke rank in fear. President Nicolas Maduro is blaming far-right factions in Venezuela for what he is describing as an assassination attempt. His wife, Cilia Flores, was standing next to him on a stage for…
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NEW DELHI: For the first time since it was established in 1950, the Supreme Court of India will have three women judges at the same time now.The elevation of Uttarakhand Chief Justice KM Joseph as Supreme Court judge hit the headlines hard yesterday. The President of India on Friday appointed Madras High Court Chief Justice Indira Banerjee, Orissa HC CJ Vineet Saran and Uttarakhand HC CJ K M Joseph as judges of the Supreme Court. Madras High Court Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Orissa High Court Chief Justice Vineet Saran…
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Portugal’s highest recorded temperature was 47.4C, in 2003. Emergency services have issued a red alert through Sunday placing extra services such as medical staff and firefighters on standby.The World Meteorological Organisation says continental Europe’s record is 48C in Greece in 1977. LISBON: Spain and Portugal faced another exceptionally hot day Saturday as a heat wave that has killed three people in Spain threatened to raise temperatures to record levels. In Spain, heat warnings were also issued for 41 of the country’s 50 provinces as temperatures were expected to reach up to 44C.A…
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Under the United Nations sponsored Paris Agreement on climate change, the international community is aiming to limit warming to 2.0°C, and the researchers warn of the impact that future generations will have to face. The tropical zone extends from the Andes in South America to northern parts of Argentina and Chile to the Sahara desert. The Sahara is currently sitting on the edge of the tropical atmosphere, known as the dry subtropical zone of the tropics, and is known for hot and humid summers and mild winters. The dry subtropical…
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