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China develops rice that can grow in saltwater, could feed 200 million people

The current price of the new rice is 50 yuan (£5.75) per kilogram, which is eight times more than the cost of normal rice in the country.

Oct 25, 2017

India's rape problem: 2,054 juveniles arrested in 2016 alone, one every 4 hours

The data released by Union Home Ministry reveals that since the last three years, on an average, at least one juvenile is arrested on charges of rape every four hours in India.

Oct 25, 2017

University of Edinburgh vets helps save bear with monstrously enlarged tongue

An Asian black bear was saved from a painful illness that caused its tongue to swell to an enormous size thanks to a team from the University of Edinburgh, who traveled to Myanmar to operate on him. The 18-month-old bear, called Nyan htoo, was rescued by a monastery when he was a cub, alongside his brother Kan htoo. Following the rescue, Nyan htoo contracted an infection, which the Edinburgh veterinary team said may have been mosquito-transmitted elephantiasis.

Oct 25, 2017

No obvious heir for Chinese president as Xi Jinping unveils new leadership

A day after the conclusion of the 19th Communist Party of China National Congress, the party unveiled the list of members of its newly-formed Politburo Standing Committee on Oct. 25 at Beijings Great Hall of the People. The committee will comprise seven members, including President Xi Jinping, who was elected the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee for a second term on Tuesday. The seven-man line-up will be the first time no Standing Committee member will have been born before the 1949 Communist revolution.

Oct 25, 2017

Facebook users, note THIS number! Actor Jayasurya warns after wife Saritha receives fraud call

Beware! Hackers might contact you saying that they are from "the cyber cell of Facebook" and hack your social media account.

Oct 25, 2017

Saudi Arabia crown prince promises to lead his country 'back to moderate Islam'

The Saudi crown prince said that their country will 'return to moderate Islam' during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit. Read on to know what more he said.

Oct 25, 2017

Gujarat court issues non-bailable warrant against Hardik Patel in 2016 BJP MLA attack case

The warrants were issued following the attack on BJP MLA Rishikesh Patel back in 2016.

Oct 25, 2017

US Secretary of State Tillerson calls India 'emerging leader in region' during meeting with Sushma Swaraj

The top leaders discussed a wide range of topics during their meeting, ranging from US-India relations to Pakistan harbouring terrorist organisations on its soil.

Oct 25, 2017

No living persons' photos on hoardings, says Madras High Court

Erecting flex boards, signboards and hoardings with photos of living people is now a punishable offence. Read on to know what led to the new rule.

Oct 25, 2017

3 men with Islamic State links arrested by Kerala Police in Kannur

Speaking to International Business Times, India, Kannur's Deputy Superintendent of Police Sadanada said: "The three, Midhilash Munderi, Razaq and Rashid Munderi hailing from Kannur have been taken into police custody over their links to ISIS."

Oct 25, 2017

Cross-country biker Sana Iqbal death: Mother alleges 'cold-blooded murder'

Sana Iqbal's mother Shaheen Khan blames her estranged husband and mother-in-law for the death of the biker.

Oct 25, 2017

Gujarat Assembly elections to be held in two phases on December 9 and 14

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AK Jyoti, while addressing a press conference, said that a total of 50,128 polling booths will be set up for the state elections.

Oct 25, 2017

IPS officer bags two international awards in a row for community policing to counter Maoists in Bastar

The 'Amcho Bastar, Amcho Police' campaign started by SP Bastar, Arif Sheikh, IPS earned his police district this prestigious award. Read on to know more about the campaign.

Oct 25, 2017

Mexican police officer stands guard over nesting sea turtles

An armed officer from the Mexican Federal Police stood guard over a beach full of nesting sea turtles in a video posted on 24 October. Almost every species of sea turtles is listed as endangered and faces fishing net threats, boat propeller accidents and the destruction of their habitats by humans. They are also killed for their meat and eggs.

Oct 25, 2017

US Secretary of State Tillerson meets Sushma Swaraj, set to meet PM Modi

The US State Department said that Tillerson will meet senior Indian leaders to discuss strengthening of India-US strategic partnership and collaboration on security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Oct 25, 2017