An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale shook Guwahati and its adjoining areas on Wednesday, the Met said. No damage was reported.

England fast bowler James Anderson on Tuesday became the most prolific pacer in Test cricket after taking his 564th wicket. He achieved this feat in the fifth Test against India at The Oval. James Anderson surpassed previous record holder and Australian great Glenn McGrath who had 563 wickets to his name.

International human rights bodies urged Australia on Wednesday to end its military ties with Myanmar and impose sanctions on those responsible for "atrocities" committed against the Rohingyas.

Continuing its downward trend, the Indian rupee hit a new low of Rs 72.91 on Wednesday morning. The rupee has been on a down slide owing to inflationary pressure and decline among its global peers against the dollar.

India has expressed regret that the Kashmir issue is being raised at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) after mentions of it by Michelle Bachelet, the new UN Human Rights High Commissioner, and by Pakistan at its current session.

 A Delhi Police head constable was gunned down early on Wednesday by unknown assailants near his residence here, police said.

 An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale occurred in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, a disaster management department official said. No damage to life or property has been reported.

A case was filed against Vijaya Rice Mill of Manur for illegally storing the rice meant for Anna Bhagya scheme.