Christchurch (New Zealand): Bangladesh's cricket team escaped unscathed after a shooting at a mosque in central Christchurch, an official told AFP on Friday.

MUMBAI: Azim Premji, India’s second-richest man, on Wednesday gave away 34% of his shares in Wipro Ltd to charitable causes, confirming his status as the most philanthropic Indian.

As his fingers flew over the keys, it became clear that Lydian Nadhaswaram, the 13-year-old child prodigy from Chennai, was the favourite to win ‘The World’s Best’ global talent contest. On Thursday Lydian was declared the winner, taking home $1 million in prize money.

Srinagar: A 40-year-old man was forcibly taken away from his home and shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Friday.

Christchurch: Multiple people were killed and several injured Friday when a gunman opened fire at a crowded mosque during afternoon prayers in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand media reported.

Udupi: Protesting against fielding JDS candidate from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency, Udupi Congress workers burnt tyres and vent their anger in Udupi on Thursday.

Karkala: A group of Bajarangadal workers stopped a farmer who was transporting cattle for farming and handed him over to police here on Thursday night.

Mumbai, Mar 14: Five persons were killed and 29 injured after a major portion of a foot overbridge near a train station in south Mumbai collapsed Thursday evening, officials said.