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Uttar Pradesh: Seer fasting for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya hospitalised

The seer has been on a sit-in protest for the last one week and had declared that he would not relent until assurances from the state and central government that the construction of the temple would be expedited.

Oct 8, 2018

Here's why US will benefit by not punishing India for buying Russia's S-400 missile system

Lobbyists in Washington are trying hard for unbiased implementation of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) but the Trump administration has sought waiver clause in CAATSA specifically for India.

Oct 8, 2018

Mumbai: Pawan Express hits dead end at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus railway station; none hurt

The repair work of the partially damaged dead end of the platform will be initiated shortly, the spokesperson said.

Oct 8, 2018

Why is UK releasing 'designated terrorist' Anjem Choudary ahead of time?

Choudary is being released even as the British Justice Ministry is under the impression that he has not changed his views, and will portray himself as a 'martyr'.

Oct 8, 2018

Air Force Day: India celebrates 86th anniversary of guardians of the sky

The IAF is at the forefront of the country's defence and has taken part in every conflict India has taken part since its inception.

Oct 8, 2018

Thailand: 42-year-old Indian tourist killed in shootout between two rival gangs

According to eyewitnesses, around 20 men armed with pistols, knives, and sticks ran from the club into the street, he said, adding that three men also opened fire.

Oct 8, 2018

Supreme Court to hear plea against Rafale deal on October 10

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices SK Kaul and KM Joseph would hear the PIL filed by lawyer Vineet Dhanda.

Oct 8, 2018

No plans to fly migrants back to Italy, says Germany after Italy interior minister threatens airport closure

An Italian publication reported that the migrants in Germany had received "dozens of letters" from the country's refugee agency which told them about a transfer to Italy. The letter said charter flights would take the migrants back to Italy and the first batch was likely to leave on October 9.

Oct 8, 2018

J&K civic body polls: Voting concludes in first phase of municipal elections

Stringent security arrangements were put up by the state government and election commission to avoid any untoward incident.

Oct 8, 2018

Delhi: 17-year-old boy shoots himself after fight with sister over mobile phone

It is suspected that the shot was fired from a very close range, a senior police official said. Police also found four live cartridges in Gulshan's pocket.

Oct 8, 2018

Twenty killed in 'horrific' upstate New York limousine crash

It is the deadliest transportation accident in the United States since a 2009 plane crash in Buffalo, New York, that killed 49 people.

Oct 8, 2018

China confirms detention of Interpol chief Meng Hongwei

Meng Hongwei is the latest high-profile disappearance in China, where a number of top government officials, billionaires and even an A-list celebrity have vanished in recent months.

Oct 8, 2018

Maharashtra: Women prisoners, open jail inmates can now contact family through video call

Under the initiative, the prison department has started a smart video calling facility for inmates lodged in women's jails and open prisons, the official said.

Oct 8, 2018

Enhanced Martian images of NASA shows city-like structures and vehicles, claims conspiracy theorist

The conspiracy theory channel alleges that NASA is intentionally covering up secrets about alien life fearing public panic

Oct 7, 2018

Qualcomm to set up $400 million campus in Hyderabad; its largest facility outside US

The phase-1 of the project will include a built-up space of 1.7 million sqft, housing about 10,000 employees.

Oct 7, 2018