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Indian student waiting at bus stand dies after being hit by stray bullet in Ontario

Indian student waiting at bus stand dies after being hit by stray bullet in Ontario

Ottawa/New Delhi, Apr 19 (UNI) A 21-year-old Indian student, Harsimrat Randhawa, died after being hit by a stray bullet, during a shooting incident between people in two vehicles, in Ontario, Canada.

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Himachal Minister warns against ignoring tribal land rights

Himachal Minister warns against ignoring tribal land rights

Shimla, April 19 (UNI) A new political flashpoint is emerging in Himachal Pradesh as the debate over the allotment of mostly non-forest government land in the tribal districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti has intensified.

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China successfully launches new test satellites

China successfully launches new test satellites

Taiyuan, Apr 19 (UNI) China sent six new test satellites into space on Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province.

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UNIDO criticises U.S. tariff hikes, calling for worldwide cooperation

UNIDO criticises U.S. tariff hikes, calling for worldwide cooperation

Vienna, Apr 19 (UNI) The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) on Friday published an article on its website, expressing concern over the adverse effects of the United States' recent tariff increases on global economic development and industrial growth.

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Canadians turn up for advance voting

Canadians turn up for advance voting

Ottawa, Apr 19 (UNI) Canada's federal election advance polls opened on Friday, giving voters several days to cast their ballots ahead of the official election day on April 28.

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UK aims to expand military activity in Arctic: Reports

UK aims to expand military activity in Arctic: Reports

London, Apr 19 (UNI) In a report, which is yet to be published, the British government will call for an expansion of the country's military activity in the Arctic, the Financial Times reported.

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Russia, China to discuss Iran deal guarantees with United States: Iranian Lawmaker

Russia, China to discuss Iran deal guarantees with United States: Iranian Lawmaker

Tehran, Apr 19 (UNI) The United States will not be the only one providing guarantees for a potential Tehran-Washington agreement on the Iranian nuclear program and lifting sanctions on the Islamic Republic, Russia and China will discuss with the US the issue of "more reliable guarantees" for Tehran, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian parliamentary committee on national security and foreign policy, said.

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Kerala: Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor brand ambassador of Runwal

Kerala: Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor brand ambassador of Runwal

Kochi, Apr 19 (UNI) Bollywood star and global fashion icon Sonam Kapoor will be the brand ambassador of real estate major Runwal.

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Shots fired, police vehicle rammed after pursuit in Sydney's eastern suburbs

Shots fired, police vehicle rammed after pursuit in Sydney's eastern suburbs

Sydney, Apr 19 (UNI) A search was underway after a police vehicle was rammed and shots were fired following the pursuit of a stolen car through Sydney's eastern suburbs early on Saturday morning.

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Country moving towards self-reliance in defence material products: Rajnath Singh

Country moving towards self-reliance in defence material products: Rajnath Singh

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 18 (UNI) The country is becoming self-reliant by reducing the import of products required for defence material, and currently, more than 500 products are being manufactured in India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

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