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Supreme Court issues notice to WhatsApp over appointment of grievance officer

Responding to the plea that sought direction to restrain WhatsApp from proceeding with its payments systems unless it fully complied with RBI's provisions, the court has sought a response from WhatsApp, Law, Finance and IT ministries.

Aug 27, 2018

Did UAE PM take a jibe at Modi govt? Cryptic tweets about Kerala floods go viral

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government is facing flak for refusing foreign assistance offered for rehabilitation work in Kerala.

Aug 27, 2018

Archaeologists unearth Sri Lanka's second biggest mass grave in former war zone; 90 skeletons found

The Sri Lankan civil war which lasted from 1983 to 2009 witnessed the deaths of more than 1 lakh people and disappearance of thousands.

Aug 27, 2018

Srinagar hotel case: Major Leetul Gogoi to face court martial for 'fraternising' with Kashmiri woman

The Indian Army Major had first made headlines when he tied a man to his jeep in Jammu and Kashmir as a shield against stone pelters during the Srinagar Lok Sabha by-elections.

Aug 27, 2018

Did Arnab Goswami really call Keralites 'a bunch of shameless people' or the viral clip lacks context?

In a video clip that has gone viral, the news anchor can be seen calling a group of people "the most shameless bunch of people" he has ever seen. Was he referring to Keralites or was he hitting out at a particular group of fringe elements?

Aug 27, 2018

Kuwait's crackdown on foreign workers: Over 3,000 expats fired in public sector

The oil-rich country relies heavily on foreign workers to perform low-paying and strenuous jobs in sectors such as construction and services.

Aug 27, 2018

Jacksonville mass shooting: Here's what we know about suspect David Katz

Three people, including the gunman, died in the shooting at a gaming tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday. David Katz, a 24-year-old Katz from Baltimore, has been identified as the shooter.

Aug 27, 2018

2019 general elections: Modi govt to raise Rs 1.7 lakh crore to fund flagship schemes

The Centre doesn't have any other option but to take the EBR path as it aims to bring down fiscal deficit from 3.5 per cent in FY18 to 3.3 per cent in FY19, 3.1 per cent in FY20 and 3 per cent in FY21.

Aug 27, 2018

ISS camera spots two strange companions nearby; Why NASA didn't stop live-streaming?

The strange UFO was seen hovering across the skies, and many people started claiming that alien life is a reality and NASA might disclose it soon.

Aug 27, 2018

Alien shockproof? Humanoid UFO spotted hovering across the skies of Kansas

After analyzing the UFO video, conspiracy theorists started arguing that alien life is a reality

Aug 27, 2018

Manmohan Singh writes stern letter to PM Modi; says don't wipe out Nehru legacy

The former PM said that BJP has been pursuing an "agenda" to "change the nature and character" of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) and the Teen Murti complex.

Aug 27, 2018

Article 35A : SC to hear petition for scrapping Jammu and Kashmir's special status

Article 35A grants special rights and privileges to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 27, 2018

Iran's Finance Minister Masoud Karbasian impeached by Parliament

The Iranian Parliament voted on Sunday to remove the minister of economic affairs and finance, Masoud Karbasian, from office, state media said, amid a sharp fall in the rial currency and a deterioration in the economic situation.

Aug 27, 2018

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf confident of winning presidential election

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) presidential candidate Arif Alvi is contesting in the presidential elections which will take place on September 4.

Aug 26, 2018

Kerala floods may lead to a decline in tourism in the state by 4-5%

The busiest airport in Kochi has been shut since August 16 and is expected to resume operations only from August 29.

Aug 26, 2018