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Protesters stay holed up on Hong Kong campus, surrounded by riot police

Hong Kong Polytechnic University is still occupied by activists during a week that saw the most intense violence since the anti-government demonstrations escalated more than five months ago.

Nov 21, 2019

Prince Andrew steps down from royal duties after Epstein sex scandal comment backfires

Blaming Jeffrey Epstein's suicide of having left many unanswered questions particularly for his victims, Prince Andrew called his association with the sex offender "ill-judged".

Nov 21, 2019

It's ironical: Congress on Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur's nomination to Defence panel

Pragya Singh Thakur defeated Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in the Lok Sabha 2019 elections, earlier this year.

Nov 21, 2019

Petrol, diesel prices stable for 2nd day: Check latest rates in your city

In this month so far, the petrol prices have increased by Rs 1.3 while that of diesel has increased by 4 paise.

Nov 21, 2019

Good news for Bengaluru: Karnataka govt to offer 1 hour free internet daily, confirms deputy CM

The Karnataka government has joined forces with ACT to roll out the project, estimated to cost Rs 100 crore, which will promise at least 1 hour of free internet service a day to Bengaluru residents.

Nov 21, 2019

'Urging all HCs to dispose cases pending for over 10 years': Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

Answering a query on undertrials, Ravi Shankar Prasad said that bail should be granted in petty cases. He also said the government has expedited the process of appointment of judges.

Nov 21, 2019

MHA cancels Telangana MLA Ramesh Chennamaneni's citizenship, says he is German

The government said Chennamaneni had German citizenship and did not fulfil the criteria for seeking Indian citizenship in 2009.

Nov 21, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Announcement to be made on Friday after tripartite meet

After a successful meeting between Congress and NCP in Delhi on Wednesday, the leaders of both the parties will meet again in the national capital on Thursday.

Nov 21, 2019

Google announces restrictions for political ads of 2020 US elections

The move coincides with pressure on social media platforms over their handling of political advertising ahead of the US presidential election in 2020.

Nov 21, 2019

US clears sale of $1 billion naval guns to India, ensuring supremacy in Arabian Sea

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said that the government has approved military sale to India of up to 13 MK-45 5 inch/62 calibre naval guns.

Nov 21, 2019

Hospital and clean water: How China lured Sri Lanka with mega-projects under BRI

China has also completed two water facilities in a parched part of the island, while a third, the biggest, is nearing completion and will supply clean drinking water to villages in the Puttalam area.

Nov 20, 2019

This Pakistani bride wore jewellery made of tomatoes instead of gold. Internet dies laughing

A Pakistan-based journalist has shared a clip of the bride's interview with a news channel which went viral in no time.

Nov 20, 2019

Karnataka Congress MLA Tanveer Sait's gunman suspended for negligence of duty

The gunman Fairoz Khan was suspended on Tuesday (November 19) by the Police Commissioner of Mysuru, KT Balakrishna as Khan failed to provide security to Congress MLA Tanveer Sait.

Nov 20, 2019

E-cigarette ban: Home Ministry asks states to strictly stub out e-cigarettes

The Home Ministry has asked to ensure enforcement of the ban considering the deleterious impact of e-cigarettes on public health, especially in respect of the young population going to schools and colleges.

Nov 20, 2019

No curfew in Kashmir, internet to be restored soon: Amit Shah presents proof in Rajya Sabha

Replying to questions over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir in Rajya Sabha, Amit Shah defended internet ban in the Valley and said that internet services would resume soon.

Nov 20, 2019