News brief: Big stories of the day

Kim-Trump summit 'entirely' up to US, we will not beg: North Korea

North Korea's vice foreign minister said the future of the summit between Pyongyang and Washington is "entirely" up to the United States and condemned a media interview by US Vice President Mike Pence in which he compared the North to Libya.

Anti-Sterlite protests: Internet suspended, top cop, DC transferred

Internet services in Tuticorin have been temporarily suspended from 9 pm on Wednesday until further instruction by the administration.

Petrol, diesel prices continue to soar, hit another new high

Petrol prices were recorded at Rs 77.47/litre in Delhi on Thursday morning while for Mumbai it stood at Rs 85.29/litre. In Delhi, the price of diesel was registered at Rs 68.53/litre and at Rs 72.96/litre for Mumbai.

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Baramulla district

According to reports, Pakistan violated ceasefire early Thursday morning along the Line of Control (LOC) in Kamal Koot area of Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla District.

Heavy floods, landslides in Sri Lanka at least 9 killed

Heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka have killed at least nine people as the monsoon season kicked off in the emerald country. Reports said at least 38,000 people have been affected by the rains and storms which have lashed central and south Sri Lanka.