Describing Pakistan as the "iron brother" of China, Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday hailed Islamabad's "positive contribution" towards maintaining peace and stability, combating terrorism and promoting development in South Asia.

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey reported, striking at a depth of 33 kilometres.

There was no let up in intense heat wave sweeping Punjab and Haryana, with maximum temperatures in the region on Tuesday are expected to settle between 42 to 45 degree Celsius.

On the eve of the UPA completing four years in office, the Left Front on Tuesday accused the regime of having failed to frame pro-people policies and instead favouring the ‘khaas aadmi’ (special interests).

Describing India and China as strong, prosperous and influential nations, the US on Monday said contributions from the two Asian countries were vital for addressing global and regional challenges.

Five migrant labourers were shot dead and few others were injured when suspected tribal militants indiscriminately fired upon them in a remote mining village in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills district, the police said on Tuesday.

North Korea fired a sixth short-range missile into the Sea of Japan on Monday, defying warnings from UN Chief Ban Ki-moon and South Korea after a flurry of similar tests at the weekend.

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate tsunami warning issued or reports of casualties or significant damage.

Buoyed by the positive vibes from his India trip, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has termed the visit as ‘successful’.

US President Barack Obama will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next month in California to discuss a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues.