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Islamic body strongly condemns attacks in Sri Lanka

The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) strongly condemned the deadly bomb attacks in Sri Lanka.

IS claims attack on Saudi security base

Four men were killed Sunday in an attack on a Saudi security services base north of the capital Riyadh, official media said, as the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the assault. Quoting a spokesman for the state security services, the Saudi Press Agency said three policemen were also wounded in the morning attack in the Zulfi province north of Riyadh. It said a "group of terrorists" tried to "storm the building" but security authorities repelled them, killing four. An investigation was launched to identify the assailants as well as the type of "explosive material" they had in their possession, SPA said. The London-based Asharq al-Awsat newspaper earlier reported that the attack targeted state security forces in the town of Zulfi, 260 kilometres north of the capital. It said the attackers had rammed a vehicle into a security barrier around the base in an attempt to gain entry. Two gunmen then stepped out of the vehicle and opened fire, sparking a gun battle with police, ..

Patnaik condemns Sri Lanka blasts

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday condemned the serial blasts in Sri Lanka that killed 215 people, and said such "dastardly acts" have no place in civilised societies. "Strongly condemn the gruesome terror attacks in #Colombo, Sri Lanka. Such dastardly acts on peaceful congregations and citizens have no place in civilised societies," Patnaik said in a twitter post. "My sincere condolences to the bereaved families and wish strength to the government and people of #SriLanka," he added. A string of eight powerful blasts, including suicide attacks, struck churches and luxury hotels frequented by foreigners in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing 215 people, including three Indians.

4 Indians killed in Sri Lanka, narrow escape for others (3rd Lead)

Four Indians were among those killed in the suicide bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, while many others, including a leading Tamil actress, had a narrow escape.

Cash worth $113 mn seized at Bashir's home: Sudan army ruler

Sudan's army ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Sunday that more than 113 million dollars worth of cash in three currencies has been seized from ousted leader Omar al-Bashir's residence. He said a team of police, army and security agents found seven million euros (USD 7.8 million), USD 350,000 and five billion Sudanese pounds (USD105 million) during a search at Bashir's home. Sudan's new acting prosecutor general Al-Waleed Sayyed Ahmed meanwhile asked authorities to register all private properties belonging to officials of the previous regime, the official SUNA news agency reported. He also asked them to stop processing requests for the transfer of ownership of properties that belonged to former regime officials and members of their families.

Our 'self-proclaimed Chowkidar' was sleeping when defaulters were looting our banks: Cong leader Mallikarjun Kharge

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign, senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that "our self-proclaimed watchman" was sleeping while the defaulters fled the country after "looting banks.""Vijay Mallya, Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi fled the country after looting our banks and our self-proclaimed watchman Narendra Modi kept sleeping. Militants attacked our country and the watchman did nothing. I ask you --Do you need such a watchman," asked Kharge.Addressing an election rally at Kalaburagi, Kharge lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for running its whole campaign around PM Modi."Instead of giving an account of their works done during the past five years, they run their campaign solely around Narendra Modi. This is baseless," said Kharge.The veteran Congress leader is seeking re-election from Gulbarga parliamentary constituency.Out of 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, 14 constituencies went to polls during the second ...

Tamil actor Radikaa has narrow escape in Colombo

Noted Indian Tamil actor Radikaa Sarathkumar on Sunday had a providential escape as the bomb in the Cinnamon Grand hotel in Colombo exploded just after she had checked out.

3 Indians among 207 killed in Sri Lanka mayhem (2nd Intro Night Lead)

At least 207 people were killed and 469 injured when eight suicide bombings, mainly in Colombo, ravaged Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday in the island's bloodiest day since the civil war ended a decade ago. Three Indians were among the dead while some others had a narrow escape.

3 police officers killed in house raids following Sri Lanka blasts

Three police personnel lost their lives, while one was wounded in two explosions during a house raid in Dematagoda here following the serial blasts, according to police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara."One sub-inspector and two constables of police have been killed, and one constable was taken to the national hospital with wounds," he said during a presser on Sunday, reports CNN.More than 207 people lost their lives and around 450 were wounded when eight explosions went off in Sri Lankan cities of Colombo, Negombo, Kochchikade and Batticaloa as the Christian community celebrated Easter Sunday.Out of the deceased, at least 30 people are believed to be foreigners.No group has claimed the responsibility for the attack.Three Indians have also lost their lives while two Chinese nationals were killed in the blasts, which ripped through Sri Lankan cities on Sunday.A 12-hour curfew has been imposed across Sri Lanka, social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have also been blocked by ...

Three Indians killed in Sri Lanka, narrow escape for others (2nd Lead)

Three Indians are among those killed in the suicide bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said. Many others, including a leading Tamil actress, had a narrow escape.

Leaders in Nagaland, Meghalaya condemn Lanka attacks

Political and church leaders in Meghalaya and Nagaland on Sunday strongly condemned the multiple blasts that rocked Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Several Americans killed in Sri Lanka attacks: Pompeo

Several Americans were among the more than 200 people killed Sunday in a series of bombings of hotels and churches in Sri Lanka, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. "While many details of the attacks are still emerging, we can confirm that several US citizens were among those killed," he said in a statement. "The US Embassy is working tirelessly to provide all possible assistance to the American citizens affected by the attacks and their families." The attacks, which police said left more than 450 people wounded in addition to at least 207 dead, constituted the worst act of violence since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war a decade ago. The government imposed an indefinite nationwide curfew. There were no immediate claims of responsibility. Earlier reports citing Sri Lankan officials said the number of dead foreigners as between 27 and 35, including Americans, British and Dutch. A White House statement said that "the United States condemns in the strongest terms the outrageous ...

Narrow escape for Andhra tourists in Sri Lanka blasts

Five persons from Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district had a narrow escape in the serial bomb blasts that rocked Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing over 200 people.

Three Indians killed in bomb blasts in Sri Lanka: Sushma

Three Indians were among over 200 people killed in multiple bomb blasts in Sri Lanka on Sunday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said, as India offered all possible assistance to the island nation to deal with the situation. Swaraj, in a series of tweets, said the Indian High Commission in Colombo has conveyed that a hospital informed it about deaths of the three Indians in the blasts. "Indian High Commission in Colombo has conveyed that National Hospital has informed them about the death of three Indian nationals," she said. Their names are Lakshmi, Narayan Chandrashekhar and Ramesh, she said adding further details are being ascertained. Over 200 people were killed and at least 450 injured in blasts which ripped through churches and luxury hotels, shattering a decade of peace in the island nation since the end of the civil war with the LTTE. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesingh and called the ...

'Have we kept it for Diwali?' PM Modi's jibe on Pak over nuclear button

Taking a jibe at Pakistan over the nuclear button, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has not kept its nuclear weapons for Diwali."Terror attacks were common in our country due to the liberty given to Pakistan. Today also deadly attacks have taken place in Sri Lanka. People were celebrating Easter and praying in churches, but terrorists killed them. What wrong did they do? They were only praying. Terrorism is spreading its wings. (atankwad felta chala ja raha h)... To teach a lesson to these terrorists, I get inside their homes and kill them," Prime Minister Modi said while addressing a rally here."India has stopped the policy of getting scared of Pakistan's threats. Every other day they used to say "We've nuclear button, we've nuclear button".....What do we have then? Have we kept it for Diwali? Humne Pakistan ki sari hekdi nikal di. Usey katora lekar duniya bhar me ghumne ke liye maine majboor kar diya hai. People think that I have done the right thing. But ...

3 Indians among 207 killed in Sri Lanka mayhem (Intro Night Lead)

At least 207 people were killed and 469 injured when eight suicide bombings, mainly in Colombo, ravaged Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday in the island's bloodiest day since the civil war ended a decade ago. Three Indians were among the dead.

AI, IndiGo waive cancellation fees for Colombo tickets

In wake of the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka on Sunday, Air India and IndiGo have announced a total waiver of cancellation and rescheduling charges for passengers flying to and from Colombo till April 24.

UN leaders strongly condemn Sri Lankan attacks

The UN leadership strongly condemned the string of attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday that killed over 200 people, with chief of the world body Antonio Guterres saying he was "outraged" by the devastating blasts. Eight blasts, including suicide attacks, targeted St Anthony's Church in Colombo, St Sebastian's Church in the western coastal town of Negombo and Zion Church in the eastern town of Batticaloa around 8.45 am (local time) as the Easter Sunday mass were in progress. Explosions were reported from three five-star hotels - the Shangri-La, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury in Colombo. An Indian and two Chinese are among 215 people killed in the attack which shattering a decade of peace in the island nation since the end of the brutal civil war with the LTTE. In a statement issued by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric, UN Secretary-General Guterres said he was "outraged by the terrorist attacks" on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, which is

Guterres 'outraged' by Easter bombings in Sri Lanka

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Sunday expressed outrage over the Easter bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka and called for "swift justice" to the perpetrators.

Three Indians killed in Sri Lanka

Three Indians are among those killed in the suicide bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj announced.