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Shahid Afridi has a lion as pet? Pictures of the big cat chained at his home spark outrage

In a recent tweet, cricketer Shahid Afridi had shown a lion sitting at his house while his daughter posed for pictures in front of it.

Jun 11, 2018

With Nirav Modi seeking political asylum, is UK becoming dungeon for Indian economic offenders?

Diamantaire Nirav Modi is not the only Indian economic offender who has sought political asylum in the United Kingdom. Absconding liquor baron Vijay Mallya, ex-IPL honcho Lalit Modi, and several others are already in the United Kingdom.

Jun 11, 2018

Nagpur horror: BJP leader, four of his family members hacked to death

The police suspect that the BJP leader and four of his family members were killed by a close aide or relative.

Jun 11, 2018

A broke dad tweeted to JK Rowling and what happened next will leave you in tears

The father told Harry Potter series author JK Rowling that her books helped him bond with his daughter.

Jun 11, 2018

Who is Jivesh Shetty? Former Mr India's wife accuses him of domestic violence, using banned steroids

Jivesh Shetty, who became Mr India in 2010, has been accused of assaulting and threatening wife, not paying daughter's school fee and using and selling banned steroids.

Jun 11, 2018

Jayanagar bypoll: Voting comes to an end; 51% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

The election was countermanded in May after the death of BJP candidate BN Vijayakumar. The voting began at 7 am and ended at 6 pm.

Jun 11, 2018

Karnataka: Hindu priest carrying Rs 25 lakh waylaid and looted, luxury car taken too

Dhananjaya Swami belongs to the Satya Shaneshwara Swami temple in Tumakuru district and also serves as its trustee.

Jun 11, 2018

Mumbai police share Kurkure meme; social media in splits

Mumbai police took a viral picture and posted it with a caption to warn people about internet safety.

Jun 11, 2018

Karnataka rains: Heavy downpour in coastal region, IMD issues alert, schools and colleges shut

The Indian Meteorological Department said that the coastal Karnataka, south Konkan and Goa are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the days to come as the Southwest monsoon advances into the region. The coastal part of the state is also likely to witness winds of up to 60 km per hour.

Jun 11, 2018

Gorakhpur hospital tragedy prime accused Dr Kafeel Khan's brother shot at in Uttar Pradesh

Dr Kafeel Khan was one of the prime accused when several children had died in BRD hospital due to lack of oxygen.

Jun 11, 2018

Imran Khan is homosexual, had affair with Hamza Ali Abbasi, Murad Saeed, claims ex-wife Reham Khan

The upcoming book of Reham Khan, who is the ex-wife of Pakistan cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, reveals that the politician is homosexual and was in a relationship with Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi and PTI member Murad Saeed.

Jun 11, 2018

Italy shuts ports to migrant rescue boat with 629 on board

The boat, however, has been allowed to dock in the Sicilian capital, after Leoluca Orlando, the mayor of Palermo, defied populist government's orders.

Jun 11, 2018

Bengaluru man tried to strip a lady on road, now behind bars

The techie had gone for a walk around 9.15 pm when the man, identified as Vijay Kumar, lunged at her and threw her to the ground. He then tried to rip off her shirt, but the woman turned out to be nothing like he expected and fought back.

Jun 11, 2018

Can Patanjali and Baba Ramdev build an MNC-style empire?

Baba Ramdev-owned Patanjali recently launched a swadeshi (made in India) messenger application called Kimbho. The app was withdrawn from app stores over security concerns.

Jun 11, 2018

US pilot ejects as F-15 fighter jet crashes into sea off Japan

The crash occurred around 80 km south of Okinawa's prefectural capital of Naha.

Jun 11, 2018