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Who was Gauhar Jaan? Google Doodle pays tribute to 'Gramophone Girl' on 145th birthday

Google Doodle is honouring the 145th birth anniversary of legendary Indian singer and dancer Gauhar Jaan on Tuesday, June 26. In the doodle, Jaan can be seen standing next to a gramophone and singing while she holds a white cat in her arms.

Jun 26, 2018

Major Nikhil Handa fought with wife before stabbing Shailza Dwivedi: Latest updates

Shailza Dwivedi, the wife of Indian Army Major Amit Dwivedi, was found with her throat slit near Brar Square in Delhi Cantonment on Saturday (June 23). Initial police investigation has revealed that Major Nikhil Handa was "obsessed" with her.

Jun 26, 2018

Two passenger jets damaged in a minor collision in South Korea

No passengers were aboard the planes during the minor collision at the Gimpo airport.

Jun 26, 2018

West Bengal government wants to know why Ola, Uber are overcharging passengers

More than 100 complaints were received by the state transport department of West Bengal against Ola and Uber for charging 'strange' fares from passengers.

Jun 26, 2018

Threat to Amarnath Yatra? Security forces on alert as intel says 20 terrorists have infiltrated into J&K

The alert comes after the intelligence agencies said that about 20 terrorists, mostly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit, have sneaked into the valley and plan to attack the pilgrims. The Amarnath Yatra begins on June 28 and will go on for a period of 60 days.

Jun 26, 2018

Trump insults restaurant that booted White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders

The owner of the restaurant, Stephanie Wilkinson, said later she was notified of Sanders' visit by some of her gay staff, who were uncomfortable serving a member of the administration allegedly unfriendly to gays.

Jun 26, 2018

Taliban rejects pleas by Afghan elders for a ceasefire extension

The Taliban on Monday rejected pleas by Afghan elders and activists for an extension of this month's ceasefire and said they amounted to a call for surrender to foreign forces.

Jun 26, 2018

Photojournalist Goldblatt, who documented apartheid, dies aged 87

Renowned South African photojournalist David Goldblatt, who documented the impact of apartheid on the lives of ordinary people, died on Monday from cancer aged 87.

Jun 26, 2018

After 16 killed in Mali, France says government must act firmly

Malian authorities must react strongly after at least 16 Fulani herders were killed in suspected ethnic clashes, France's foreign ministry said on Monday as its former colony gears up for elections.

Jun 26, 2018

Support for Trump correlates to opioid epidemic

Support for Trump correlates to high opioid use: Study

A new study shows the similarities between the places hit by the opioid epidemic and a map of Trump strongholds in the 2016 election.

Jun 25, 2018

Amid impasse on Assumption Island project, India and Seychelles agree to work on naval base

Both India and Seychelles have agreed upon working together on developing a naval base at the Assumption Island. This was followed by India announcing $100 million to Seychelles for improving its defence capabilities.

Jun 25, 2018

Spain's population grows for second straight year due to immigration

Spain's population rose for the second straight year in 2017, after having fallen between 2012 and 2015 in the midst of an economic downturn, as an increase in foreigners offset a fall in the number of Spaniards, official data showed on Monday.

Jun 25, 2018

Amid Arab boycott, Qatar's new friends find rich openings

A year ago, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt had cut transport and trade links with Doha, accusing it of backing terrorism - a charge it strongly denies.

Jun 25, 2018

Protests to save 16,500 trees gather pace in Delhi

Green activists say that they want something on the lines of the Delhi gang-rape protests in December 2012, which brought the NCR together, to save the trees.

Jun 25, 2018

China willing to continue talks with France over Airbus deal

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday Beijing was willing to continue talks over the purchase of Airbus jets after French President Emmanuel Macron failed to clinch a deal earlier this year.

Jun 25, 2018

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Who was Gauhar Jaan? Google Doodle pays tribute to 'Gramophone Girl' on 145th birthday

Major Nikhil Handa fought with wife before stabbing Shailza Dwivedi: Latest updates

Two passenger jets damaged in a minor collision in South Korea

West Bengal government wants to know why Ola, Uber are overcharging passengers

Threat to Amarnath Yatra? Security forces on alert as intel says 20 terrorists have infiltrated into J&K

Trump insults restaurant that booted White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders

Taliban rejects pleas by Afghan elders for a ceasefire extension

Photojournalist Goldblatt, who documented apartheid, dies aged 87

After 16 killed in Mali, France says government must act firmly

Support for Trump correlates to high opioid use: Study

Amid impasse on Assumption Island project, India and Seychelles agree to work on naval base

Spain's population grows for second straight year due to immigration

Amid Arab boycott, Qatar's new friends find rich openings

Protests to save 16,500 trees gather pace in Delhi

China willing to continue talks with France over Airbus deal

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]