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Darjeeling: Mamata Banerjee shows Gorkha Janmukti Morcha who's the boss; BJP in a spot

The chief minister's move to mobilise her government to the Hills was a masterstroke and the outsmarted Gorkha Janmukti Morcha had virtually no option but to resort to violence. But that again, made Banerjee's hands stronger.

Jun 10, 2017

Woman distracted by phone seriously injured in basement fall

CCTV footage shows the moment a woman was seriously injured falling through open bilco doors. The 67-year-old woman stumbled and fell after being distracted by her phone. She fell six feet into the basement of a window pane store and had to be taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Local reports say she is now in stable condition.

Jun 10, 2017

Meghalaya: Former BJP leaders to hold beef party to protest Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Many former leaders of the BJP are all set to organise a beef festival in Tura in Meghalaya on Saturday evening to protest against Centre's decision to ban the trade of cattle for slaughter across India.

Jun 10, 2017

UAE blacklist likely to squeeze liquidity of Qatari banks

The six banks -- QNB, Qatar Islamic Bank, Qatar International Islamic Bank, Barwa Bank, Masraf Al Rayan and Doha Bank -- did not respond immediately to requests for comment.

Jun 10, 2017

Police ask public for information on London Bridge attack knives

Londons Metropolitan Police has released more details about the London Bridge terror attack. Police appealed to the public for information about were the knives used by the terrorists to attack pedestrians at London Bridge and Borough Market were bought. The ceramic knives used are branded Ernesto,were sold by German discounter Lidl and measure 12 inches in length. Images taken by police also shows the inside of the van used in the attack.

Jun 10, 2017

US: Kansas man who killed Indian national Srinivas Kuchibhotla charged with hate crime

Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla was shot dead in a crowded Austins Bar and Grill in Olathe, Kansas City on February 22.

Jun 10, 2017

Sri Ram Sene appoints spies in classrooms, TV sting operation reveals moral policing tactics

It exposes the mindset of leaders belonging to Hindu rights groups, the famous ones being Sri Ram Sene, Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad

Jun 10, 2017

May says sorry to MPs who lost seats after election debacle

UK Prime Minister Theresa May said in an interview she feels sorry for MPs of the Conservative party who lost their seats after she called the snap election which led to the party losing 13 seats. However, May also highlighted the importance of forming a functioning government to be prepared for the upcoming Brexit negotiations but would not speak about possible staff changes.

Jun 10, 2017

Woman who allegedly encouraged her boyfriend to commit suicide on trial

In July 2014, Michelle Carter, then 17, allegedly encouraged her then boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to commit suicide via chilling texts. Now 20, Carter faces up to 20 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.

Jun 10, 2017

Woman who allegedly encouraged her boyfriend to commit suicide on trial

In July 2014, Michelle Carter, then 17, allegedly encouraged her then boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to commit suicide via chilling texts. Now 20, Carter faces up to 20 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.

Jun 10, 2017

Tamil Nadu farmers call off protest; say will relaunch agitation if demands are not met

At least 200 farmers had gathered at Chepauk and started an indefinite strike. They said that they will tie up their hands and legs with iron chains to protest the state government's failure to fulfil its promises.

Jun 10, 2017

Chinese exam authorities use High Tech to catch cheaters taking college exam

Chinese education authorities are using high tech for the Gaokao exam,  the annual college entrance test that many believe could lead to lucrative jobs. High school students have reportedly been cheating by using wireless devices over the years. In 2017, exam centers used metal detectors, wireless detectors and even drones to deter cheating. 9.4 million students took the exam this year.If caught, cheaters can face up to 7 years in jail.

Jun 10, 2017

Indian Army will induct women in military police to handle miscreants from the fair sex

General Bipin Rawat said it was important to include women personnel in the military police to handle women miscreants and protesters.

Jun 10, 2017

Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan begins indefinite 'peace' fast to pacify farmers

The farmers' protests began last week in Mandsaur over demand for better prices for their produce and also debt relief.

Jun 10, 2017

Tillerson: Gulf states blockade against Qatar hindering US military actions

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged for calm and an ease to the blockade imposed against Qatar by the Arab nations. He said the diplomatic row was causing unintended humanitarian consequences like food shortages, the forced separation of families and children being pulled out of school. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and the Western-recognised governments of Libya and Yemen as well as the Maldives cut ties with Doha on 5 June, accusing it of supporting terror groups, including the Islamic State. The countries also denounced Qatars perceived tolerance of Saudi Arabias arch-rival, Iran.

Jun 10, 2017