22 killed in stampede at Mumbai’s Elphinstone railway station

At least 22 people were killed and several injured in a rush hour stampede on a foot over bridge linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban railway stations in Mumbai this morning, police said. Railway minister Piyush Goyal, who happens to be in the city, is expected to visit the site of the tragedy, said railway officials. A combination of heavy […]

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Trump congratulates Merkel on election win

US President Donald Trump has congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her election victory and discussed the Iran nuclear deal, in a telephone conversation, the White House said. Mr. Trump wished her well in the formation of her fourth government, the WH officials said. He underscored the deep ties that bind the two nations, their joint efforts to promote peace […]

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Nirmala Sitharaman begins 2-day J&K visit

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to review the preparedness of the soldiers on borders and security in the hinterland. The two-day visit would be her first since she assumed office as the Defence Minister of the country. Sources in the ministry said Ms. Sitharaman will visit forward posts on the line of control (LoC) […]

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