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US President Donald Trump says Putin 'probably' involved in assassinations

Recently Sergei Skripal, believed to be a former Russian spy, died due to poisoning in Britain.

Oct 15, 2018

Afghanistan terror attacks: Taliban kills at least 22 security forces ahead of parliamentary elections

The Taliban have ramped up attacks in strategic provinces in their battle to expel foreign forces, topple the Western-backed government and restore their version of hardline Islamic law.

Oct 15, 2018

Malaysia takes cue from Aadhaar model; aims to avoid duplicity of payments, fraud

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Kuala Lumpur in May, offered Malaysia's Premier Mahathir Mohamad collaboration on matters in which India has expertise, including the Aadhaar initiative.

Oct 15, 2018

US President Trump on illegal immigration: We want people coming in but only on merit

Responding to a series of question on illegal immigration, the president reiterated that he wants people based on merit, a move that can help technology professionals from countries such as India.

Oct 15, 2018

Iran President Hassan Rouhani calls Trump admin as most 'hostile' US govt in 40 years

Tensions have increased between Iran and the US after President Donald Trump withdrew from a multilateral agreement on Iran's nuclear programme in May.

Oct 14, 2018

Rajnath Singh to celebrate Dussehra, perform shastra puja along Indo-Pak border in Rajashtan

Singh will also perform the 'shastra puja' at the Border Out Post (BOP) located at the forward areas. 'Shastra puja' is part of the 'Dussehra' festival which is celebrated for the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana.

Oct 14, 2018

PM to inaugurate India's 1st national police museum in Delhi

The museum project is being steered by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in coordination with the central armed police forces (CAPFs) that function under the command of the Union Home Ministry.

Oct 14, 2018

Sri Reddy: TRS MLA Jeevan Reddy showed his personal gun, took drugs in front of me

Actress Sri Reddy has joined the #MeToo movement with a fresh allegation. She alleged that TRS MLA Jeevan Reddy showed his personal gun and took drugs in front of her.

Oct 14, 2018

Congress materializes 'Mahagathbandhan' to tackle BJP in Jharkhand

Congress' performance in the last two elections has been abysmal with the fact that it could not even open its account in 2014 elections and managed to win only one seat in 2009 general elections.

Oct 14, 2018

Tripura: BJP-IPFT govt cheated employees over 7th Pay Commission, claims CPI(M)

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb assured 7th CPC to employees and pensioners of Tripura but the assurance turned out to be false promise.

Oct 14, 2018

Swine flu in Karnataka: H1N1 virus claims another life; death toll goes up to 6

56-year-old Shivananjegouda, the most recent victim, hailed from Arakalagadu region.

Oct 14, 2018

Just one fourth of Rs 20,000 crore fund released for National Mission for Clean Ganga

The information accessed through a Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that the Modi government has released only around Rs 5,500 crore from 2013-2014 till June 30, 2018, for the National Mission for Clean Ganga

Oct 14, 2018

1,200 Kashmiri students threaten to quit AMU if sedition charges against colleagues not withdrawn

The students have written a letter to the varsity authorities and asked for an immediate withdrawal of charges.

Oct 14, 2018

Telangana: 17-year-old girl resists rape attempt, thrown into dry well in Jangaon district

As locals rushed to the spot on hearing the screams of the girl, the man too jumped into the well out of fear, police said.

Oct 14, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: Pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi to get free insurance of Rs 5 lakh

This was decided on Saturday at a meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (MVDSB) chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik.

Oct 14, 2018