Two days after rovoking a ban on the Sunday mass services in the island nation, Sri Lanka Catholics cancel Sunday mass over new bomb fears on Thursday, reports news agency AFP. Concerned over the security of the Christians community, Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has cancelled Sunday mass for the second consecutive week.
Airport Authority of India has issued an alert to all coastal airports to ensured that all precautions and SOPs are put in place immediately, in the view of Cyclone Fani.
New Delhi, May 2: In a major diplomatic win for India on Wednesday, New Delhi was able to secure the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar among the list of global terrorists. The UN Security Council imposed sanctions against Azhar under the 1267 Al Qaida Sanctions Committee, after China -- a permanent member of the UNSC -- lifted its technical hold. Stay tuned above for the live breaking news and updates from India and across the world. PM Narendra Modi Terms Ban on Masood Azhar as 'Big Victory For India in Fight Against Terrorism'
Among other major news, the state of Maharashtra was left rattled on its Foundation Day yesterday, as the insurgent Maoists in Gadchiroli targeted a vehicle carrying C-60 commando. All 16 onboard, which including 15 C-60 commandos and their driver, were killed in the naxal strike.
On the international front, another major development is expected to affect India. The six-month waiver granted by the US to countries importing crude oil from Iran ends today. India has complied with Washington's directive, and will end import of Iranian crude from today. This is expected to tick an upswing in domestic petrol and diesel prices.
In sports, the race to play-offs in the Indian Premier League is entering its final lap. In a setback to Delhi Capitals, the Shreyas Iyer-led side were handed a crushing 80-run defeat by MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in the match on Wednesday. Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad will clash today in the 51st match of the season.
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