ladakh snowfall, avalanche, soldiers death

Manali-Leh highway to reopen in 10 days

"The work to clear the snow is going on at a fast pace. If the weather remains favorable, traffic between Manali and Leh is likely to be restored in 10 days," Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Commander Col A.K. Awasthi told IANS May 2, 2018
Migrants From Caravan In Limbo As U.S. Says Border Crossing Full

Migrants From Caravan In Limbo As U.S. Says Border Crossing Full

About 50 people from a Central American migrant caravan including women, children and transgender individuals tried to seek U.S. asylum on April 29 but were not immediately allowed to cross the Mexico border because officials said the facility was full. About 20 people in the group were able to reach the final fence at the busy crossing, where they were watched by armed U.S. border guards who did not immediately open the gate. Apr 30, 2018
Jim Bridenstine

Who is Jim Bridenstine? Politician sworn in as the 13th NASA Administrator

Jim Bridenstine, who was the Republican Representative from Oklahoma, resigned from the House of Representatives Monday to take up the new role of NASA Administrator. He is the first politician to be named as the NASA administrator. Bridenstine was given the oath of office by Pence at the NASA Headquarters in Washington. Apr 26, 2018
Israel Army

Chances of direct Iran-Israel conflict are very high

Now that Syria has imploded and Assad has willingly sacrificed his sovereignty, his country has turned into a playground of militias that Israel sees as a direct threat. Many of these militias have an Iranian stamp on them and are funded by Tehran. Apr 24, 2018
AFSPA revoked in Meghalaya

What is AFSPA? Controversial law revoked in Meghalaya after 27 years

The controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has completely been revoked from Meghalaya with effect from March 31, 2018. It has also been removed from parts of Arunachal Pradesh and is now applicable to eight out of the 16 police stations in the state. Apr 24, 2018