BJP questions Rahul Gandhi’s absence from rallies NEW DELHI: The BJP on Friday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the cancellation of his scheduled student outreach programmes, alleging he was “vacationing abroad” and accusing him of exploiting students for political purposes.BJP national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha questioned Gandhi’s whereabouts, claiming he had been absent from public…

At least seven people were killed and 40 others injured after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan on Friday, authorities said. The attack took place in the southern city of Karak, around 180 kilometres south of the capital, Amman.Jordan’s government described the attackers as unknown assailants and said investigations were…

Flavio Bolsonaro from the Liberal Party (PL) Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been ordered to surrender his passports within 24 hours and barred from leaving the country. The order comes after his dramatic defeat to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Sunday’s presidential runoff.Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the confidential ruling,…

A stampede broke out during prayers at Madhda Sheetla Temple, leaving several dead and injuring others. NALANDA: At least eight devotees died and six others were injured in a stampede-like situation at the Sheetalashtami temple in the Maghra area of Bihar Sharif on Tuesday morning.The incident occurred on the last Tuesday of the Chaitra month,…

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he would remove “some oil sanctions” to reduce the soaring prices as the crude cost hit $100 a barrel amid Iran war.“We’re also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices,” he said addressing reporters. “We’re going to take those sanctions off till this straightens out,” he added.Moreover,…