6.2-magnitude earthquake rattles Mexico

Washington: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Pacific coast of Mexico on Tuesdya, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake struck at 1051 GMT in the ocean 105 km southwest of Manzanillo, the USGS reported. There were no immediate reports of damage. AFP

Sharif discharged after heart surgery 

London: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif has been discharged from hospital, a week after successfully undergoing an open-heart surgery here. Sharif’s wife Kulsum Nawaz and his two sons Hassan and Hussain accompanied him from the Harley Street Clinic to his house in the British capital on Monday evening. PTI

Composer of Nepali national anthem dead 

Kathmandu: Amber Gurung, the legendary Nepali musician and composer of the country's national anthem, died on Tuesday and was cremated here with full state honours. Born and raised in Darjeeling, Gurung, 78, composed more than a 1,000 songs in his 40-year career. He was suffering from diabetes and Parkinson's disease. PTI

UK Queen awards Indian-origin professor 

London: Eminent Indian-origin professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya has been awarded the prestigious Regius Professorship in Manufacturing by Queen Elizabeth II for his contribution in the sector. PTI