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Opposition parities' bonhomie at the Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's swearing in ceremony

CM Kumaraswamy to officials: Cut down on unnecessary expenditure

The chief minister has asked officials to review proposals for new cars, office renovations and unnecessary refurbishment.

Jun 3, 2018

Watch: Monkey terrorises village, attacks people and knocks them off

According to reports, the monkey, which is a grey langur, attacked people 19 times in 90 days in India's western state of Gujarat.

Jun 3, 2018

Here's why this Kerala couple dumped their 5-day-old baby at a church

A CCTV video of the couple dumping the infant at the St George Forane Church in Edappally on Saturday (June 2) has gone viral on social media.

Jun 3, 2018

Karnataka govt sends notice to Uber, Ola for charging time-based fares

The Karnataka Transport Department has reportedly warned the ride-hailing companies, showing them the rulebook and asking them to stick to it.

Jun 3, 2018

PM Modi hailed by Chinese general for 'positive' remarks on India-China ties

Chinese academics have said that Modi administration needs to improve China-India ties as it will help it to win more votes in next year's election.

Jun 3, 2018

Shillong continues to remain tense after Khasi-Punjabi clash: Quick facts

Internet and mobile services will continue to remain suspended in Shillong over the clash between the indigenous tribes -- Khasi and Punjabi. Residents of the hill stations have also been asked to not spread rumours.

Jun 3, 2018

Watch Stunning Aerial Footage Ongoing Eruption At Kilauea Volcano Overnight

Hawaii: More people evacuated as lava as wide as 3 football fields threatens lives

People have been evacuated from their homes on the eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island after lava that spewed from a fissure at the eastern foot of Kilauea volcano reached the area.

Jun 3, 2018

Haryana horror: Man rapes and kills employer's child, dumps body in drum

The accused has been arrested and booked under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) and other relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Jun 3, 2018

Two climbers die in fall from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park

More than 100 climbing accidents occur in Yosemite every year, and 51 climbers died from traumatic injuries in the park from 1970 through 1990, according to data posted online by the Park Service.

Jun 3, 2018

US commerce secretary, Chinese vice premier to talk trade amid row

Liu He, a Harvard-trained economist who is a trusted confidant of Chinese President Xi Jinping, is China's chief negotiator in the trade dispute. Wilbur Ross met Liu for dinner on Saturday and the two were due to meet again on Sunday.

Jun 3, 2018

Second BJP man found hanging in Purulia forces Mamata Banerjee to transfer police chief

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee transfers Purulia district SP after second BJP man found hanging from a high-tension wire.

Jun 2, 2018

Uber's 'business is finished' in Turkey, Erdogan says

Uber said that about 2,000 yellow cab drivers use its app to find customers, while another 5,000 work for UberXL, using large vans to transport groups to parties, or take people with bulky luggage to Istanbul's airports.

Jun 2, 2018

Sushma Swaraj on a 5-day visit to attend BRICS and IBSA in South Africa

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj will also be attending the event that marks the 125th anniversary of the incident involving Mahatma Gandhi being thrown off a train in Pietermaritzburg railway station in South Africa.

Jun 2, 2018

Russian pilot missing for 30 years found alive in Afghanistan

Russian military veterans confirmed on June 1 that the Soviet pilot was still alive and that he wants to come back to his home country. "He is still alive. It's very astonishing. Now he needs help."

Jun 2, 2018

Al-Qaeda slams WWE, warns Saudi Crown Prince MBS over 'sinful' policy changes

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has drawn the ire of Al-Qaeda for spearheading quite a few policy changes aimed at liberalising the conservative kingdom.

Jun 2, 2018