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South Korea conducts anti-aircraft guided missiles drill ahead of Trumps visit

South Koreas Air Defense Artillery Command conducted anti-aircraft guided missiles drill on Thursday (2 November), amid high tensions with North Korea over its nuclear weapon program.

Nov 3, 2017

No deadline extension; Aadhaar and mobile number must be linked by February 6, says Centre

The Centre has said that all subscribers must link their numbers with Aadhaar by February 6, failing which the mobile numbers will be deactivated.

Nov 3, 2017

Chennai rains: Schools, colleges shut as heavy downpour predicted in next 24 hours

Normal life has been hit in the city as people struggled to wade their vehicles through nearly knee-deep water early in the morning.

Nov 3, 2017

Sonys new Aibo robot dog is the cutest in AI technology

Sonys Aibo robo-dog is now more lifelike than ever. After more than a decade away, Sony has bred an even cuter and more sophisticated robot dog: Aibo. The pet robot dog uses artificial intelligence to interact with its human owner.  It can wag its tail and play tricks like fetch or high-five.

Nov 3, 2017

House Speaker claims Republicans are absolutely committed to tax plan

Paul Ryan lauded the bills perks, like its corporate tax rate, in its unveiling.

Nov 3, 2017

Twitter has fun with news anchors mispronunciation of Allahu Akbar

The Arabic phrase allegedly shouted by the suspect in New York Citys truck attack means God is great, but Aloo Akbar, as some newsreaders are saying...Means Praise the Potato or Potatoes are the Greatest.

Nov 3, 2017

DOJ identifies 6 Russians in DNC hacking during 2016 presidential election

Six Russian government officials have been identified by the US Department of Justice for their involvement in the hacking of Democratic National Committee in 2016.

Nov 3, 2017

NTPC power plant blast: Several workers still missing as toll climbs to 30; employees claim safety norms compromised

The employees of the firm have alleged that many of their colleagues are missing, however, the authorities have still not given an answer about their whereabouts.

Nov 3, 2017

As NTPC blast toll in Unchahar rises to 30, NHRC issues notice to UP government

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the UP government following the Unchahar NTPC power plant blast, where the death toll has risen to 29.

Nov 2, 2017

Indonesias dog meat trade exposed in horrific video

Shocking nationwide investigations by animal campaigners from the newly-launched Dog Meat-Free Indonesia coalition have exposed the horrifying brutality and suffering endured by up to a million dogs every year for Indonesia and amp;#39;s dog meat trade. The video shows stolen family pets and stray dogs being roughly snatched from the streets and crammed onto the back of trucks with their legs and mouths bound with string, before they are taken off to slaughterhouses and restaurants.

Nov 2, 2017

Donald Trump's favourite phrase 'fake news' named 2017 word of the year

The Collins' lexicographers that the usage of the term increased by 365% since 2016, particularly during the US presidential election campaigns last year.

Nov 2, 2017

14-year-old girl paraded naked in Pakistan's village because her brother had an extra-marital affair

The teenager was stripped and paraded naked through the village streets for at least an hour.

Nov 2, 2017

NTPC boiler explosion: Death toll rises to 29 at Unchahar plant in Rae Bareli [VIDEO]

The blast was reportedly triggered in the duct connected to the boiler which is used for transferring ash of burnt coal.

Nov 2, 2017

Mamata Banerjee meets Uddhav Thackeray amid BJP-Shiv Sena dispute

The meeting between the Sena and the TMC chiefs was likely about the political disputes both parties have with the BJP -- the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra and TMC in West Bengal.

Nov 2, 2017

Lebanese band Mashrou Leila take final bow at controversial Cairo concert

The unfurling of a rainbow flag at the show by Lebanese rock band Mashrou and amp;#39; Leila - whose singer is openly gay - on 23 September sparked a harsh anti-LGBT crackdown in Egypt. Seven attendees who allegdly held a rainbow flag at the concert were later arrested by authorities who claimed they were promoting sexual deviancy.

Nov 2, 2017