World, Americas, 6th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 06 Aug 2019

World, Americas, 06 Aug 2019

India is among the 17 countries, which are a home to a quarter of the world's population, facing 'extremely high' water stress, close to "Day Zero" conditions when the taps run dry, according to a report that was unveiled on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

India among 17 countries facing ‘extremely high’ water stress: report

Northern India faces severe groundwater depletion, visualised on Aqueduct's maps and included in calculations of water stress for 1st time.

06 Aug 2019 2:37 PM

The Indian-American community in the US has urged the Trump administration to 'fully support' India's decision to revoke the constitutional provision that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir and to continue to exert pressure on Pakistan to end its support to cross-border terrorism. (Photo: File)

Indian-Americans urge Trump to 'fully support' India on Kashmir

Moreover, it will help create conditions for the full rehabilitation and resettlement of the Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley, he added.

06 Aug 2019 1:50 PM

US expressed concern over the reports of detentions of some politicians in the state. (Photo: ANI)

US 'closely following' events in J&K, raises concern over reports of detentions

Kashmir has been on the edge in the wake of a massive security build-up.

06 Aug 2019 1:19 PM

The US allows citizens of 38 countries -- including South Korea, Japan and France -- to enter for up to 90 days without a visa under a waiver programme. (Photo: File)

US ends visa-free entry for visitors to North Korea

The change will affect tens of thousands of people from visa waiver countries.

06 Aug 2019 1:06 PM

UN is following the tense situation in the region. (Photo: FIle)

UN urges India, Pak to exercise restraint: Article 370

'Over the past few days, the UNMOGIP has observed and reported an increase in military activity along the Line of Control.

06 Aug 2019 12:57 PM

Days after shooting, Trump to visit El Paso on Wednesday

27 people were injured in the gruesome incident, including an infant who is suffering from broken bones.

06 Aug 2019 12:40 PM

Voice of Karachi chairman Nadeem Nusrat. (Photo: ANI)

Pak has no moral ground to plead Kashmir's case: US based Mohajir leader

The group seeks for complete autonomy to all ethnic entities and regions that are part of Pakistan's own territory.

06 Aug 2019 11:42 AM

San Francisco international airport to ban plastic water bottles

The ban is a part of broader SFO airport initiative to reduce plastic waste, according to media reports.

06 Aug 2019 11:31 AM

The group Sound Vision, which claims to be North America's pioneering Muslim media organisation, said demonstrations will also be held outside Indian consulates in New York and Chicago. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

US-based Muslim body to protest scrapping of Art 370

It has urged its supporters to reach out to their state senators to raise the issue of Kashmir.

06 Aug 2019 10:47 AM

During the 2016 presidential elections, Donald Trump had promised to label China as a currency manipulator. (Photo: File)

Trump administration designates China 'currency manipulator'

US Congressman Roger Marshall said once again, Trump is doing exactly what he said he would do with China, now in regard to their currency.

06 Aug 2019 10:35 AM

They also released a video in which da Silva can be seen removing the mask and some of the clothes, and saying his full name. (Representational Image)

Video: Brazilian gang leader tries to escape jail dressed as his 19-year-old daughter

Police are looking into her possible role as an accomplice in Saturday’s failed escape attempt from Gericino prison.

06 Aug 2019 9:52 AM

Former President Barack Obama said Monday, in his first public statement since a pair of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, that Americans must 'soundly reject language' from any leader who 'feeds a climate of fear and hatred or normalises racist sentiments.' (Photo: File)

‘Americans must not let racist views become normalised,’ says Obama

Obama, like many presidents before him, has exerted caution as he avoids pointed criticism of his successor.

06 Aug 2019 9:38 AM

The US on Monday said it was 'closely' observing the events in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution by the Indian government and urged all stakeholders to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control (LoC). (Photo: File)

After Centre’s move on Kashmir, US urges to maintain peace, stability along LoC

The Narendra Modi government revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

06 Aug 2019 8:34 AM

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