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Central govt profiling us on religious, caste lines: Oil dealers

The government has said that it needs the data for its skill development scheme. However, now petroleum dealers have said that they will go to court because the details sought are personal and infringe fundamental rights.

Aug 23, 2018

Muddy houses, rotting furniture and dead animals; destruction caused by Kerala flood in photos

The Kerala floods have killed over 400 people in more than eight districts and have left thousands of people homeless.

Aug 23, 2018

Kerala floods: Who is responsible? Political blame game begins as water recedes

Opposition in the state has blamed the ruling government's "lack of foresight" for the calamity.

Aug 23, 2018

Can President Trump be impeached after Cohen's guilty plea? Former adviser says it is possible

Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to eight felony counts on Tuesday that included tax fraud, false statements to a bank and campaign finance violations tied to his work for Trump.

Aug 23, 2018

Rahul Gandhi blames demonetisation and GST for lynchings

Rahul Gandhi says demonetisation and GST hit small and medium businesses hard making millions jobless and giving rise to anger which resulted in lynchings and attacks on Dalits and minorities.

Aug 23, 2018

Kuldeep Nayyar death: Veteran journalist dies at 95; PM Modi pays tribute

Kuldeep Nayyar was an eminent author and a former High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom in 1990. He was one of the first journalists to be arrested during Emergency.

Aug 23, 2018

Hurricane Lane in Hawaii: Category 4 storm barrels towards islands, residents buckle down with essentials

Authorities have also advised the residents to buy all the essentials like food, water, and medicines, among things and stay indoors until the storm passes. People in the area were seen nailing ply boards to their windows and fuelling up their vehicles in case of an emergency.

Aug 23, 2018

Momo Challenge: West Bengal girl files complaint over WhatsApp messages on new suicide game

After the notorious Blue Whale Challenge claimed the lives of several teens all over the world, the Momo Challenge seems to be making its headway in India.

Aug 23, 2018

Mumbai bureaucrats get twins through IVF after 20-year-old son's suicide last year

The couple, Manisha Mhaiskar and Milind Mhaiskar, had lost their 20-year-old son Manmath after he allegedly committed suicide by jumping off a high-rise building in July 2017.

Aug 23, 2018

Kochi airport among the worst-hit in Kerala floods – estimated loss of Rs 220 crore

With rains abated, Cochin International Airport management has started work on rebuilding crucial infrastructure.

Aug 23, 2018

Morocco reinstates mandatory military service for youth to 'inculcate spirit of patriotism'

The African nation had introduced 18 months of compulsory military service in June 1966 for all male citizens, which was abolished by the King in 2007.

Aug 23, 2018

Aliens watching humans? Spooky lights in the night sky spark invasion fear

The spooky lights appeared in the skies made many people believe that an alien invasion is imminent

Aug 22, 2018

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and daughter Maryam to spend Eid in Adiala jail

They will spend Eid-ul-Zuha in jail after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) deferred its ruling on pleas seeking their release.

Aug 22, 2018

Srinagar: Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah heckled during Eid prayers; protesters shout azadi slogans

The protesters were reportedly angry because Abdullah had raised "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Jai Hind" slogans during the all-party meeting for former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Aug 22, 2018

Fake godman known as 'Kissing Baba' arrested for sexually exploiting female devotees in Assam

The self-styled godman claimed that he has the power of Lord Vishnu and that his kiss can cure any physical illness, marital issues or other problems.

Aug 22, 2018