Vanilla Sharma

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Brunei to punish gay sex and adultery with death by stoning, kingdom faces international ire

A notice on the law was posted on the Brunei attorney general's website on December 29, 2018 and also said that that cases of theft would see people losing a hand and a foot by amputation. It also states that a "group of Muslims" must be witness to the crimes.

Mar 29, 2019

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office

US approves secret deal to sell nuclear technology and assistance to Saudi Arabia

The approvals will allow the companies to carry out ground work on nuclear power, before a deal to build a nuclear plant gets a nod. However, the companies will not be permitted to ship any equipment to these nations.

Mar 29, 2019

Pakistan calls for action against 'militarisation of space' after ASAT launch, China bats for peace

The comment came after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on March 27, and announced Mission Shakti. He revealed that India had successfully test-fired an anti-satellite missile and had shot down a live satellite.

Mar 28, 2019

IAF inducts Boeing Chinook helicopters; importance and capabilities of the chopper

The four Chinooks were delivered to India in a semi-knocked down state at the Mudra Port in Gujarat in February 2019, after which the helicopters were reassembled, tested, and then sent to the IAF base in Chandigarh.

Mar 25, 2019

TCS' $420 million 'data theft' case filed by Epic Systems moves to higher US court

US-based Epic Systems had filed a case against TCS, accusing the Indian IT giant of stealing its intellectual property. It said that employees of the firm had created a fake user account and stole over 6,000 confidential details on Epic's system development information.

Mar 25, 2019

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

H-1B visa filing begins on April 1; fee, quota and lottery process

The H-1B visa filing process is for the fiscal year 2020, which begins on October 1, 2019. The process will go on until the quota for the year is completed.

Mar 23, 2019

Young women from Myanmar trafficked to China, 'hired' to bear children and then forced out

The demand for these women has risen due to China's "one child policy" and illegal sex-selection, which has resulted in a dearth of women in the east Asian country. It has earlier been said that China has 33 million lesser women than men.

Mar 23, 2019

Imran Khan asks Pakistanis to pray that cash-strapped nation discovers oil reserves in ongoing drilling

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan also explained that the quest for the oil reserve has been going on for a while and has now reached its final stage. The discovery may come in a matter of a few weeks and may, in turn, take care of the economic crisis that the nation has been facing.

Mar 23, 2019

Trump 'violates UNSC resolution,' says it's time to recognise Golan Heights as Israeli territory

The statement comes at a time when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is visiting Jerusalem, but the White House hasn't given out any details on why the president made the statement. It is also not known if this was a presidential order or a personal opinion.

Mar 22, 2019

Nirav Modi's payback time? Conman sent to UK's worst jail with crowded cells and bad toilets

Nirav Modi was arrested when he visited a Metro Bank branch in London to open a new account. The judge refused bail citing the "high value amount" involved in the case.

Mar 21, 2019

Nearly 260 Jet Airways pilots appear for SpiceJet interview ahead of April 1 strike

This comes days before the April 1 deadline that the pilots have set to stop flying unless their dues are cleared or a letter of intent is signed saying that their dues will be cleared. The staff — pilots, aircraft engineers and the senior management — is known to have three-months of payment due.

Mar 21, 2019

Cyclone Idai leaves trail of destruction in Mozambique, over 1,000 feared dead [PHOTOS]

The storm made landfall near the port city of Beira on March 14, as a high end Category 2 storm with winds of up to 177 kilometre per hour. However, the aid teams are said to have reached the city only on March 17, by which time "90 percent of the region" had been washed away.

Mar 19, 2019

Dalai Lama snubs China, says his incarnation may come from India

The 14th Dalai Lama said that after his death his incarnation could be found in India and any successor named by China would not command any respect from the followers. He also spoke of his relations with Beijing and said China was a wonderful nation, but needs to give people a sense of freedom.

Mar 19, 2019

Afghan refugee Abdul Aziz hailed as hero for saving lives and chasing away New Zealand gunman

Instead of hiding and trying to save his life when the gunman opened fire at the Linwood Masjid Mosque, Abdul Aziz is known to have picked up the first thing he could find — a card swiping machine — and chased after Tarrant screaming "Come here."

Mar 18, 2019

Who is Pinaki Chandra Ghose? Former SC judge to be India's first Lokpal

Pinaki Chandra Ghose's name was earlier recommended for the post and the same was cleared by a high-level selection committee, which met on Friday, March 15.

Mar 18, 2019

Manohar Parrikar: The half-sleeve bush shirt donning go-getter and the epitome of efficiency and simplicity

The former defence minister and CM of Goa, Manohar Parrikar died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Panaji on Sunday. He was 63 and is survived by two sons. He will be accorded a state funeral on March 18 and the National Flag will fly at half-mast.

Mar 17, 2019

India-Myanmar struck insurgent bases along eastern border while IAF demolished terror camps in Balakot

Operation Sunrise was carried out from February 17 and March 2 and saw the deployment of more than 12,000 Indian troops for the purpose. However, senior officials of the army specified that the forces did not cross the border

Mar 16, 2019

9 Indians missing and 2 injured in New Zealand shootings, families being assisted with visas

High commissioner Sanjiv Kohli tweeted that the nine people missing could be Indians or of Indian origin, but the officials have refused to identify any one of them until "certain processes" were completed.

Mar 16, 2019

New Zealand shooter shows no signs of remorse and smirks in court, in custody until April 5

Brenton Harrison Tarrant, the 28-year-old Dunedin resident, appeared in white prison clothes, shackled and barefeet, and remained silent throughout. He has been charged with murder and sent to custody without plea until April 5, when he will be produced before the high court for a hearing

Mar 16, 2019

New Zealand mosque shootings: 49 killed after gunmen open fire in Christchurch [VIDEO]

The New Zealand police confirmed the incident at the mosque in Christchurch and said that a "serious and evolving situation" was occurring. While four suspects have been detained, the police believe that there could be more offenders.

Mar 15, 2019

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Articles by Vanilla Sharma

Brunei to punish gay sex and adultery with death by stoning, kingdom faces international ire

US approves secret deal to sell nuclear technology and assistance to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan calls for action against 'militarisation of space' after ASAT launch, China bats for peace

IAF inducts Boeing Chinook helicopters; importance and capabilities of the chopper

TCS' $420 million 'data theft' case filed by Epic Systems moves to higher US court

H-1B visa filing begins on April 1; fee, quota and lottery process

Young women from Myanmar trafficked to China, 'hired' to bear children and then forced out

Imran Khan asks Pakistanis to pray that cash-strapped nation discovers oil reserves in ongoing drilling

Trump 'violates UNSC resolution,' says it's time to recognise Golan Heights as Israeli territory

Nirav Modi's payback time? Conman sent to UK's worst jail with crowded cells and bad toilets

Nearly 260 Jet Airways pilots appear for SpiceJet interview ahead of April 1 strike

Cyclone Idai leaves trail of destruction in Mozambique, over 1,000 feared dead [PHOTOS]

Dalai Lama snubs China, says his incarnation may come from India

Afghan refugee Abdul Aziz hailed as hero for saving lives and chasing away New Zealand gunman

Who is Pinaki Chandra Ghose? Former SC judge to be India's first Lokpal

Manohar Parrikar: The half-sleeve bush shirt donning go-getter and the epitome of efficiency and simplicity

India-Myanmar struck insurgent bases along eastern border while IAF demolished terror camps in Balakot

9 Indians missing and 2 injured in New Zealand shootings, families being assisted with visas

New Zealand shooter shows no signs of remorse and smirks in court, in custody until April 5

New Zealand mosque shootings: 49 killed after gunmen open fire in Christchurch [VIDEO]

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'