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Shoe hound, writer, over-thinker who digs books, love, life and fashion. A real-world Monica Geller and Harvey Specter lover, when not fixing news copies at her current gig, she uses her time to spruce up a thing called blog.

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What is bomb cyclone? Monster storm slams central US, brings rain and severe blizzard conditions

The Colorado governor declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard. Several roads and highways remain closed in the region and the Denver International Airport's runways were also completely shut down, affecting about 1,400 flights

Mar 14, 2019

Pulwama only first dose, fire will engulf India if Kashmir not surrendered: JeM chief Masood Azhar

In the 15-minute long recording, JeM chief Masood Azhar can be heard saying that the terror group would carry out "further attacks" on India and would not stop until New Delhi surrenders Kashmir to Pakistan.

Mar 14, 2019

America says 'no basis' to ground Boeing 737 Max; here are US airlines that operate the aircraft

Almost 40 countries have grounded the aircraft and banned it from their airspace after a 737 Max plane, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, crashed on the way to Nairobi on March 10 killing 157 people on board.

Mar 13, 2019

India grounds 737 Max aircraft as Boeing crisis escalates, other nations that have banned the plane

The decision was taken after a Boeing 737 Max, operated by the Ethiopian Airlines, crashed enroute Nairobi in Kenya on March 10, six minutes after take-off. The cause of the mishap isn't yet known, but the airline said that the pilot had issues with the aircraft.

Mar 13, 2019

Saudia jet to Malaysia forced to return as mother forgets baby at Jeddah terminal

The woman is said to have realised that the baby wasn't with her after take off and alerted the cabin crew of the same. The pilot of the aircraft then had to get in touch with the Air Traffic Control tower, requesting permission to return.

Mar 12, 2019

Will UN designate Masood Azhar as global terrorist on March 13? China's backing uncertain

The proposal to ban the JeM was moved by the three members on February 27, and the chair of the UNSC sanctions committee has now said that Azhar will be designated as a global terrorist on March 13, if there is no objection by 3 pm

Mar 12, 2019

Pak must dismantle terror infrastructure, says US as Foreign Secretary Gokhale and Mike Pompeo meet

Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale arrived in the US on Sunday and spoke to Pompeo the next day discussing major foreign policy and security-related issues. Pompeo expressed an understanding of India's concerns in terms of cross-border terrorism.

Mar 12, 2019

Rouhani demands "decisive" action against terror groups, warns inaction would undermine Iran-Pak ties

The Iranian president said that a Pakistani suicide bomber carried out an attack in the southeastern province of Sistan-Balochistan in which 27 Revolutionary Guards were killed. He also told the Pak PM that many of the attacks were traced back to Pakistan and that he must deal with these terrorists.

Mar 11, 2019

Is air travel really safe? 'Officials at many air traffic control towers not qualified to guide planes'

The Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau said this in a report while investigating an incident in which an IndiGo aircraft is said to have come dangerously close to an Emirates plane over Nagpur airspace.

Mar 11, 2019

Indian aviation regulator seeks info from Boeing, Jet, and SpiceJet after Ethiopian air crash

The DGCA has also sought information on the 737 Max aircraft and its instruments from Indian carriers Jet Airways and Spice Jet, who are known to operate these planes. While many of Jet's 737 Max remain grounded, SpiceJet is said to be operating about 13 of these aircraft.

Mar 11, 2019

Who are Baloch Liberation Tigers? Group claims gas pipeline bombing that killed 4

The pro-freedom group blew up the pipeline on Friday as they blame Pakistan for exploiting their resources. The group has often protested the fact that gas from Balochistan is supplied to Punjab province of Pakistan whereas people in Balochistan have no fuel for themselves.

Mar 9, 2019

Nirav Modi spotted in London, living in £8 million flat and has started new diamond business

Revealing Modi's whereabouts, Telegraph UK released a video on March 9, in which the fugitive businessman can be seen strolling on the streets of London sporting a handle-bar moustache and a jacket by Ostrich Hide, said to cost "at least £10,000."

Mar 9, 2019

Bruised, pushed, and dragged along the floor: Indian immigrants allege mistreatment at US detention centre

Terrifying stories are now pouring in from the El Paso centre where seven Punjabi asylum seekers remain detained for several months. The detainees have said they haven't been granted bonds to make their case making it almost impossible for them to get an access to a counsel or win the case.

Mar 7, 2019

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

'Reckless and ruthless' Saudi crown prince has gone 'full gangster,' say US senators

The US senators also spoke of issues such as the torture of women's activists and a US citizen by Riyadh, and the brutal murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. They added that Saudi Arabia "has engaged in acts that are simply not acceptable."

Mar 7, 2019

Pak Army claims JeM does not exist in country; ex-president Musharraf says ISI supports terror group

Contradicting foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's statement, Pak army spokesperson Major General Asif said that the JeM does not exist in the country. He also spoke of the recent crackdown on terror and said that the detentions were a part of the nation's policy.

Mar 7, 2019

North Korea restoring missile-launch facility; result of unsuccessful Kim-Trump Hanoi summit?

South Korea's National Intelligence Service has said Pyongyang is undertaking restoring work at the site. The same has been confirmed by 38 North, a Washington-based North Korea thinktank, which spoke of the presence of construction cranes at Tongchang-ri.

Mar 6, 2019

The site on on the Srinagar-Jammu highway where 20 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were killed and 15 others injured in an audacious suicide attack by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Feb 14, 2019.

Blind scientist to donate Rs 110 crore for Pulwama martyrs, says has tech 'to avoid such attacks'

Murtaza A. Hamid has sought to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and intends to donate the amount from his taxable income to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. He believes that every citizen must help the armed forces who so selflessly lay down their lives for the country.

Mar 5, 2019

Saudi Arabia allegedly tortured American citizen, cracks in US-Saudi relations to widen?

Fitaihi was held during Saudi Arabia's reported crackdown on corruption and kept at the Ritz Carlton in Riyadh for about a week. While things were known to be civil until then, Fitaihi, one day, was reportedly dragged by the guards to another room, where he was brutally tortured.

Mar 4, 2019

Where is Masood Azhar? 'Unwell' but 'alive,' JeM chief moved out of army hospital

Shortly after Masood Azhar was shifted from the hospital around 7.30 pm, the JeM released a statement refuting Azhar's death and said that he was alive and doing well. The terror group also admitted that its training camp at Balakot had been hit by the IAF, but said that there were no casualties.

Mar 4, 2019

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Lu Kang

China refuses to recognise India, Pakistan as nuclear powers even as threat hangs over two nations

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang's comment was in response to a question whether China considered North Korea a nuclear power. The spokesperson made it clear that China did not recognise India and Pakistan as a nuclear state and its idea of Pyongyang was the same.

Mar 2, 2019

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Articles by Vanilla Sharma

What is bomb cyclone? Monster storm slams central US, brings rain and severe blizzard conditions

Pulwama only first dose, fire will engulf India if Kashmir not surrendered: JeM chief Masood Azhar

America says 'no basis' to ground Boeing 737 Max; here are US airlines that operate the aircraft

India grounds 737 Max aircraft as Boeing crisis escalates, other nations that have banned the plane

Saudia jet to Malaysia forced to return as mother forgets baby at Jeddah terminal

Will UN designate Masood Azhar as global terrorist on March 13? China's backing uncertain

Pak must dismantle terror infrastructure, says US as Foreign Secretary Gokhale and Mike Pompeo meet

Rouhani demands "decisive" action against terror groups, warns inaction would undermine Iran-Pak ties

Is air travel really safe? 'Officials at many air traffic control towers not qualified to guide planes'

Indian aviation regulator seeks info from Boeing, Jet, and SpiceJet after Ethiopian air crash

Who are Baloch Liberation Tigers? Group claims gas pipeline bombing that killed 4

Nirav Modi spotted in London, living in £8 million flat and has started new diamond business

Bruised, pushed, and dragged along the floor: Indian immigrants allege mistreatment at US detention centre

'Reckless and ruthless' Saudi crown prince has gone 'full gangster,' say US senators

Pak Army claims JeM does not exist in country; ex-president Musharraf says ISI supports terror group

North Korea restoring missile-launch facility; result of unsuccessful Kim-Trump Hanoi summit?

Blind scientist to donate Rs 110 crore for Pulwama martyrs, says has tech 'to avoid such attacks'

Saudi Arabia allegedly tortured American citizen, cracks in US-Saudi relations to widen?

Where is Masood Azhar? 'Unwell' but 'alive,' JeM chief moved out of army hospital

China refuses to recognise India, Pakistan as nuclear powers even as threat hangs over two nations

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'