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Women fighter pilots to be inducted into Indian Air Force

The first combat women pilots will be selected from the current batch of the Air Force Academy, stated the Defence Ministry.

Oct 24, 2015

China: Villagers turn troublesome pine moths into delicacy

Tests of pine moth samples showed that they can be eaten.

Oct 24, 2015

Republican Party of India wants firearms given to Dalits for self-defence

This is the solution if police and government are unable to stop targetting of Dalits, RPI said.

Oct 24, 2015

U.S. patrols to raise stakes with Beijing in disputed South China Sea

U.S. plans to send warships or military aircraft within 12 nautical miles of China's artificial islands.

Oct 24, 2015

Bihar election: Hundreds of trees cut down for PM Modi's Madhepura rally

Hundreds of trees have been chopped off and uprooted to make space for people to attend Modi's rally.

Oct 24, 2015

India-Africa Forum Summit will 'launch new era of mutual partnership': PM Modi

Modi said both India and Africa should speak in one voice to bring reforms at the UNSC and global financial institutions.

Oct 24, 2015

Kosovo: MPs flee for third time as tear gas released in parliament

An opposition politician in Kosovo released teargas in parliament on Friday (23 October), sending lawmakers rushing from the debating chamber in the third such incident in two weeks. The speaker of parliament suspended proceedings for an hour as lawmakers fled the stinging gas.

Oct 24, 2015

PoK video: Anti-Pakistan activists stage protest in Muzaffarabad

The protest took place on 22 October, which is observed as 'the Black Day' as Pakistan had attacked the princely state of Kashmir in 1947 on the day.

Oct 24, 2015

One of the most powerful storms Hurricane Patricia slams into Mexico

Hurricane Patricia, one of the most powerful storms on record, struck Mexicos Pacific coast on Friday (23 October), threatening to inflict catastrophic damage as emergency teams scrambled to evacuate thousands of people from homes and popular beach resorts.

Oct 24, 2015

Maldives vice-president arrested on charges of 'high treason'

He is to be investigated for his alleged involvement in a blast on a speedboat carrying the country's President.

Oct 24, 2015

United Nations Day: What is 'Turn the World UN Blue' campaign?

The United Nations Day is observed on 24 October and this year, it marks the 70 years of the creation of the world body.

Oct 24, 2015

Sharif warns of 'counter-measures' to Indian arms build-up

Sharif said talks were cancelled due to more ceasefire violations by India across the LoC.

Oct 24, 2015

Happy Make a Difference Day 2015: Top 5 quotes and sayings on the need for community service

Make a Difference Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Saturday of October.

Oct 24, 2015

Indonesia's Aceh province enacts strict Islamic criminal code

It criminalises adultery, homosexuality, and public displays of affection outside of a legally recognised relationship.

Oct 24, 2015

Kill Baby Hitler: Why most people want the little Fuhrer dead!

By Friday evening, Baby Hitler was trending on Twitter and several memes started coming out.

Oct 24, 2015