Modi calls citizenship protests ‘deeply distressing’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed violent protests across the country against the Citizenship Amendment Act as “unfortunate and deeply distressing”, and appealed to people to stay away from rumour-mongering and not let “vested interests” divide the society.

14 killed, 18 injured in Nepal

A passenger bus carrying Hindu pilgrims veered off a road and fell some 100 metres along the Araniko Highway in Nepal’s Sindhupalchok on Sunday, killing at least 14 people and injuring 18 others.

4 killed in New Zealand due to volcano eruption

The names of four more people killed in an eruption on New Zealand’s most active volcano were released on today, as the South Pacific nation prepared to mark one week since the disaster.

6.8 magnitude earth quake rocks Philippines

The death toll from the powerful quake that hit the southern Philippines climbed to three today as rescuers used heavy equipment and their bare hands to hunt for survivors in a collapsed building.

Ethiopia elections postponed?

Ethnic violence and mounting rancour among political elites could force Ethiopia to postpone the landmark elections set for May, according to a report released today by conflict analysis and prevention group ICG.

From YouTube to big screen

Remember Vadivelku’s most popular dialogue Money come today and go tomorrow Ya. It is the title of Asia’s largest crowd-funded film project, directed by debutant Karthi. The movie stars Gopi and Sudhakar of YouTube in lead roles.

Democratic lawmaker Jerry Nadler slams Donald Trump

A key Democratic lawmaker said Sunday that President Donald Trump’s misconduct amounted to “a crime in progress” that threatens US democracy, as the full House prepares for a historic vote on impeachment.