Egyptian security officials say Islamic militants attacked a checkpoint in the restive northern part of the Sinai Peninsula, killing at least 10 policemen.
Clashes between protestors and security forces were reported after Eid prayers in some parts of Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.
A woman was electrocuted while she was on her way to attend nature’s call. The incident took place in Kudalur village of Hanur Taluk in Chamarajanagar.
Mumbai: Veteran actor and theatre legend Dinyar Contractor, who appeared in films such as "Baadshah" and "Khiladi", passed away Wednesday morning here. He was 79.
Srinagar: Militants shot dead a woman and injured a man Wednesday in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
Mangaluru: Muslim community in the coastal part of Karnataka celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday with devotion and gaiety.
China marked 30 years since the deadly Tiananmen crackdown on Tuesday with a wall of silence and extra security after arresting activists and tightening internet censorship ahead of the politically sensitive anniversary.
Chennai: DMK president M K Stalin alleged on Monday that the Centre's move on dropping the clause on compulsory Hindi learning in the draft National Education Policy was aimed at deceiving Tamil Nadu and demanded an explanation over it.
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday extended Eid greetings and hoped the festival would bring peace and happiness for everyone.
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das inaugurated the Haj House here on Tuesday on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.
