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India commits Rs 4,500 crore to Bhutan's 12th Five-Year Plan

"I have assured the Prime Minister that India will continue to play the role of a trusted friend and partner in Bhutan's development," PM Modi said in a joint address with Tshering.

Dec 29, 2018

Bulandshahr violence: Man who 'shot' cop sent to 14-day custody

Prashant Nat, who was arrested Thursday from Sikandrabad, was produced in the court of the additional chief judicial magistrate.

Dec 29, 2018

Philippines rattled by 6.9 magnitude earthquake, USGS warns of possible tsunami waves

The quake was earlier thought to be of 7.2 magnitude on the Richter scale, but was later downgraded to 6.9. While no casualties or damage to property were reported, the U.S. Geological Survey has warned of possible tsunami waves in the region.

Dec 29, 2018

Skies in New York turn mysteriously blue; conspiracy theorists predict apocalypse

Even though authorities gave a convincing explanation for the blue lights, conspiracy theorists argue the government is covering up something sinister for unknown motives.

Dec 29, 2018

Foreign journalists violating Indian laws will be punished: Ministry of Home Affairs

A Reuters photojournalist was recently denied entry into India on the pretext of him violating the visa rules.

Dec 28, 2018

Taliban seeks image makeover as Afghan peace talks gain momentum

Taliban are trying to show they have changed since the brutal days of the 1990s when they banned music and girls' education and carried out public executions in Kabul's football stadium.

Dec 28, 2018

Is The Accidental Prime Minister another victim of politics in India?

Veteran actor Anupam Kher plays the titular role in the movie and the trailer gives a realistic portrayal of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Dec 28, 2018

Despite bone-chilling cold, Gulmarg has its calendar full of New Year events

Srinagar is freezing at minus 7 .6 degrees Celcius, the coldest in 28 years. The previous low was recorded at minus 8.8 degrees Celcius in December 1990.

Dec 28, 2018

Despite surge in fake news, 2018 saw reversal in electoral outcome; Will 2019 change it?

Those in power should remember the simple Machiavellian advice: "A man may forgive the killer of his father but never the person who snatched away his property."

Dec 28, 2018

Indonesia raises alert level as Anak Krakatau eruptions intensify, flights rerouted

The nation's disaster management agency raised the alert level to 3 after revealing that the eruptions had intensified in the last few days. The volcano is still showing activity and huge plumes of ash and lava have been seen billowing into the air.

Dec 28, 2018

Triple Talaq: Lok Sabha passes the bill amidst opposition walkout

The controversial triple talaq bill was passed in the Lok Sabha, with 245 in favour and 11 against in a division after the rejection of all opposition amendments.

Dec 28, 2018

Three youngsters killed after car falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

The incident happened on a road near Banali village late in the evening. All the victims worked on a project of laying electricity wires.

Dec 28, 2018

Afterlife enigma: Woman claims to have met God during near-death experience

The near-death experience (NDE) victim revealed that God was wearing a crown made of lapis lazuli and pearls.

Dec 28, 2018

US govt shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

The partial government shutdown that started last Saturday has affected 800,000 federal employees, who have either been furloughed or are working without pay.

Dec 28, 2018

Bulandshahr violence: Taxi driver arrested for killing UP Police inspector Subodh Kumar Singh

Prashant Nat works part-time as a driver in Delhi and nearby areas and, at other times, he works locally as a labourer.

Dec 28, 2018