Attack on Pakistan army: 4 suicide bombers, 2 soldiers killed near Afghan border

Four heavily-armed suicide bombers attacked a mosque at an army facility in northwestern Pakistan’s tribal region near Afghan border today, triggering fierce clashes that left all militants and two soldiers dead. The militants attacked Mohmand Rifles Headquarters in Ghalanai in Mohmand Agency, one of seven tribal districts, and reached the mosque, where residents and a large number of recruits had gathered for an early morning prayer. The attackers were wearing suicide jackets and opened fire while attempting to enter the mosque.

“They were taken on and contained in the outer courtyard of mosque. Security forces surrounded the attackers and killed all of them,” the army said in a statement. Officials said 15 troops were also injured in the attack. Condition of five of those injured was stated to be critical. “Security forces valiantly defeated suicide attack on Ghalani Camp in Mohmand agency killing all four suicide bombers,” army spokesman Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa tweeted.

Donald Trump indicates u-turn on climate change, jailing Hillary Clinton

Two weeks after his shocking election victory, US President-elect Donald Trump has indicated a u-turn on several of his key poll promises and rhetoric, including his hardline on climate change, torture of detainees and his vow to jail Hillary Clinton. During an interview with reporters and editors of The New York Times, Trump threw enough hints that he would be an unconventional president in terms of distancing himself from his business, receiving inputs from family members in his governance and relationship with the press. He held out aDonald Trump indicates u-turn on climate change, jailing Hillary Clintonssurances that he did not intend to embrace extremist positions in some areas, the daily said after the interview with Trump, who “vigorously denounced” a white nationalist conference last weekend in Washington.

Japan earthquake: Here’s why it brings back nightmares of Fukushima nuclear disaster

In a disastrous turn of events Japan was today hit by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake hit the Fukushima prefecture this morning. This served in bringing back nightmarish memories of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster that caused massive damage in 2011.
Taking immediate precautionary measures, Japanese authorities ensured that people residing along the northeast coast moved up higher. As horrifying  memories come flooding back to mind,  there is a need to understand why the nuclear power plant could spell enormous trouble for  the world.

Three bomb explosions in Imphal, 1 killed

One person was killed and two CRPF jawans were injured in three blasts triggered by unidentified outfits here today. Binod Roy was killed in an explosion of an IED at Singjamei Chingamathak area near an Assam Rifles camp in the morning, police officials said.

Another explosion took place around 5 pm at BT Road near M-sector, a few meters away from the camp of the Assam Rifles. The spokesman of the Assam Rifles said no jawan was injured in the blast.

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Shah Rukh Khan, Sania Mirza, Kendall Jenner: Meet 9 powerful celebrities with Scorpio star sign

What does US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan, young supermodel Kendall Jenner and tennis sensation Sania Mirza have in common? These are your eminent celebrities of powerful Scorpio star sign. The eighth sun sign of the Zodiac calendar Scorpios is widely famous for being the most mysterious among all Zodiac signs. A scorpion is whose birth date falls in between October 23- November 21.

A typical Scorpion is shown to exhibit these common traits – fearless, shrewd, possessive, devoted, patient, ambitious, passionate, jealousy and sensuality. This elusive yet most misunderstood sign is known to be secretive and keeping their private life highly guarded. With the Happy Scorpio season upon us (Shah Rukh celebrated his birthday on November 2 followed by Kendall Jenner’s birthday on November 3), we could not help listing about our famous favourite Scorpions.

Box Office day 3: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil & Shivaay see a DROP in their collections on Diwali day

The third day box office collection of both the films ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ and ‘Shivaay’ saw a drop on the day of Diwali that was a Sunday. It was expected that both the films will see a good collection at the ticket windows been a day off. But looks like people preferred being at home and celebrate the festival of lights with their near and dear ones. Yes, both these films didn’t do well on the day of Diwali. These were two big Friday releases on this Diwali. But till now the movie that is ruling the box office is Karan Johar’s ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’. The movie has done well in the country as well as even in the international markets.

Pakistan espionage case: India expels Pakistani diplomat Mehmood Akhtar spying for ISI

India on Thursday told a Pakistani diplomat to leave by Saturday for running a spy ring after he was caught receiving secret information about Indian military deployments from two Indians who were arrested. A third accomplice was caught later.  Pakistan denied the espionage charges as “false and unsubstantiated”, alleging that Indian police “manhandled” Mehmood Akhtar, a visa officer at the Pakistan High Commission. His expulsion could deepen tensions between the two countries over Kashmir and cross-border terrorism.  External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit to inform “that India had intercepted an official of the High Commission in the pursuit of espionage and that he was being declared persona non grata”.