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Who is Noor Inayat Khan? Indian-origin spy and World War II hero may feature on £50 note

The Bank of England announced that it would be printing a new polymer version of the £50 note and said that people could nominate a few names. The currency note will be issued in 2020.

Oct 22, 2018

World's longest sea-crossing bridge opens between Hong Kong, China

It is a key element of China's plan for a Greater Bay Area covering 56,500 square km across southern China, and encompassing 11 cities, including Hong Kong and Macau, that are home to a combined 68 million people.

Oct 22, 2018

Four new judges take oath in Delhi High Court

Four practising advocates appointed as Delhi High Court Judges by the President.

Oct 22, 2018

As taxpayers increase by 70%, collections don't keep pace, down by 34%

Experts say many people who made disclosures under GST could have reluctantly filed their returns for the first time and could be hiding their real incomes.

Oct 22, 2018

Amritsar train accident: Took permission, warned people not to stand on tracks, says event organiser

The organiser Saurabh Madan Mitho shared a video where he can be seen crying and pleading people not to blame him for the mishap which took place in Amritsar during the Dushhera celebration.

Oct 22, 2018

Are India's super-rich and teeming tribe of millionaires paying all their taxes?

Does India have only less than 1.5 lakh people who earn more than one crore in a year? Are we talking about the economic super power that's supposed to overtake China and the US sometime in near future?

Oct 22, 2018

India home to 10 of world's most polluted cities; situation worse than China: WHO

Adding to the already bad smog situation, crop burning and cracker bursting for the Diwali season will begin soon, this could push the already "very poor" air quality of Delhi to hazardous levels.

Oct 22, 2018

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Bomb found in Manipur's border town Moreh; authorities safely defuse explosive

Bomb was found planted under a tractor in the town of Moreh, Manipur at the Indo-Myanmar border.

Oct 22, 2018

Bin Salman speaks to Khashoggi's son; top US senator says crown prince behind killing

In the US, Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Bob Corker said he believed MBS, the heir-apparent, was behind the killing of Khashoggi.

Oct 22, 2018

Congress targets PM Modi over CBI's 'internal war'

The CBI has filed a case against special director Rakesh Asthana for allegedly accepting a bribe to settle a case of meat exporter Moin Qureshi.

Oct 22, 2018

BJP leader Raja apologises for derogatory remarks against judiciary in Madras HC

In his affidavit, Raja stated that he was emotional when he made the remark and tendered his unconditional apology.

Oct 22, 2018

After #MeToo, Bengaluru NGO starts #MenToo to speak out against women harassers

#MenToo campaign is not to be taken as a counter to #MeToo, but a platform for men to address women's atrocities, the organisers said.

Oct 22, 2018

Crown prince 'spoke to Khashoggi moments before murder,' but Saudi Arabia continues to shield him

A Turkish newspaper report claims that journalist Jamal Khashoggi had received a call from the prince after he was intercepted at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. During the call, the crown prince had tried to convince Khashoggi to return to Riyadh

Oct 22, 2018

Congress worker killed in Mumbai; party cries foul

The BJP has ushered in a trend of "wiping out" political opponents while taking goons into its fold.

Oct 22, 2018

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Jharkhand opposition parties agree to form alliance to take on BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls

The opposition parties in Jharkhand have agreed to fight the 2019 Lok Sabha polls by forming an alliance, a state Congress official said on Monday.

Oct 22, 2018

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Who is Noor Inayat Khan? Indian-origin spy and World War II hero may feature on £50 note

World's longest sea-crossing bridge opens between Hong Kong, China

Four new judges take oath in Delhi High Court

As taxpayers increase by 70%, collections don't keep pace, down by 34%

Amritsar train accident: Took permission, warned people not to stand on tracks, says event organiser

Are India's super-rich and teeming tribe of millionaires paying all their taxes?

India home to 10 of world's most polluted cities; situation worse than China: WHO

Bomb found in Manipur's border town Moreh; authorities safely defuse explosive

Bin Salman speaks to Khashoggi's son; top US senator says crown prince behind killing

Congress targets PM Modi over CBI's 'internal war'

BJP leader Raja apologises for derogatory remarks against judiciary in Madras HC

After #MeToo, Bengaluru NGO starts #MenToo to speak out against women harassers

Crown prince 'spoke to Khashoggi moments before murder,' but Saudi Arabia continues to shield him

Congress worker killed in Mumbai; party cries foul

Jharkhand opposition parties agree to form alliance to take on BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]