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Bareilly: Anger mounts after another dalit raped, forced to drink acid, strangulated

New Delhi, June 02 (ANI): Even as many were trying to come to terms with the gory incident of Badaun rape case, another incident was reported in nearby Bareilly district where the authorities failed to help a 22 year-old girl who was gang-raped, forced to drink acid and later strangulated. Politicos and women activists have slammed the incident.

Jun 2, 2014

UFO Sighting: Disc-Like Object Spotted from Airplane Flying over London [VIDEO]

UFO sightings have always been in the news and have been spotted in different parts of the world. And in a recent incident, an unidentified object has been spotted, from the window of an airplane, flying over the skies of London.

Jun 2, 2014

Spain's King Juan Carlos abdicates to 'renew' monarchy

Spain's King Juan Carlos announced Monday he has decided to abdicate to allow the 'renewal' of the monarchy, ending a four-decade rule marred by recent scandals. Duration: 01:14

Jun 2, 2014

Nitin Gadkari Asks NHAI to Pace Up Work on 24 Key Highway Projects

Nitin Gadkari has urged the NHAI to speed up its work on over 24 select highway projects.

Jun 2, 2014

Felipe, a modern prince for 21st century Spain

Spain's Crown Prince Felipe de Borbon, a tall former Olympic yachtsman, will take the throne largely unscathed by scandals that have battered the royal family. A portrait of Prince Felipe. Duration: 01:48

Jun 2, 2014

Taliban free US soldier Bowe Bergdahl after five years

The parents of freed US soldier Bowe Bergdahl reach out to their son with a tearful message of love and support as he begins to recover from five years in captivity in Afghanistan. Duration: 01:03

Jun 2, 2014

Telangana Will be Developed into Model State: KCR; Naidu Skips Oath-Taking Ceremony

Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), the first Chief Minister of the newly formed Telangana, vowed to develop it into a model state.

Jun 2, 2014

Shiv Sena announces Uddhav Thackeray as next Maharashtra CM candidate from party

Mumbai, June 02 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said that the party desires Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray to be the next Maharashtra CM candidate. Raut said that the state widely supports him and Thackeray will lead to development and bring about major changes in the state like Delhi.

Jun 2, 2014

Gold in India drops in longest losing streak in nearly 7 months

Visakhapatnam, June 02 (ANI): Gold slid for a fifth straight session on Monday, in its longest losing streak since November, as investor sentiment was hurt by stronger global equities and weak physical demand in Asia. The 5-day fall is the metal's longest losing streak since October-November when it fell for seven straight days. On Monday, as gold prices fell, customers in Visakhapatnam made a beeline to jewellery shops. A customer, Deepti, was elated over the fall in the gold price and said that even the middle class can afford to buy the precious metal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said any action on gold should take into account the interests of the public and traders, not just economics and policy.

Jun 2, 2014

China McDonald's Murder Sparks Outrage: Woman 'Beaten to Death' for Refusing to Join Banned Cult?

The murder of a woman at a McDonald's restaurant in China has sparked a nation-wide outcry after she was reportedly beaten to death for refusing to join a banned cult.

Jun 2, 2014

Removal of GoM and EGoM good decision, 100% FDI should be welcomed: FICCI

New Delhi, June 02 (ANI): FICCI President Sidharth Birla on Monday gave his reviews about the latest developments made by the BJP government within their few days of administration. Birla stated that the decision of removing GoMs and EGoMs was a much awaited decision by FICCI and it will increase efficiency of work by reducing accountability. Talking about 100% FDI in defence he said that this issue is open for discussion but also expressed that for the purpose of stability, 100% FDI will be welcomed.

Jun 2, 2014

Former union minister Tapan Sikdar passes away, BJP says great loss to party

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): Senior BJP leader and former union minister Tapan Sikdar passed away in AIIMS Hospital, in New Delhi on Monday following a cardiac arrest. 69-year-old Sikdar who served as Union minister from 2004 to 2009 was suffering from kidney problem. BJP president Rajnath Singh and senior party leader LK Advani expressed grief over his death.

Jun 2, 2014

Asrarul Haque retracts from his statement over Sonia meeting Imam Bukhari

New Delhi, June 02 (ANI): Congress leader Asrarul Haque on Monday retracted from his statement in which he condemned the meeting of Congress President Sonia Gandhi with Imam Bukhari during elections. Haque stated that he did not say anything related to meeting Imam Bukhari while he met Sonia Gandhi to discuss issues of growth for minorities.

Jun 2, 2014

King Juan Carlos, tainted hero of Spain's democracy

King Juan Carlos, who abdicated on Monday aged 76, led Spain to democracy after decades of dictatorship and foiled a military coup, winning widespread respect that later crumbled away in the face of royal scandals. Duration: 01:54

Jun 2, 2014

Cadbury Jihad: New Tests in Malaysia Finds No Traces of Pig DNA in Chocolates

There was much outrage in Malaysia, after a routine test found that two batches of Cadbury had pork traces.

Jun 2, 2014