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Finland train crash: Soldiers among several killed after collision with military truck

Three of the people killed in the Finland train accident were confirmed to be soldiers.

Oct 26, 2017

Security at Army camps need to be improved, admits Army chief Bipin Rawat

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said that the Army is constantly getting inputs on attacks on the lines of Pathankot and Uri.

Oct 26, 2017

Sushma Swaraj seeks report after Swiss couple brutally attacked in Fatehpur Sikri

The attack by the locals left the couple seriously injured. Read on to know the details of the incident.

Oct 26, 2017

'Sherin Mathews didn't have developmental disability'; foster father on suicide watch in jail

The statement of the orphanage owner in India, from where three-year-old Sherin Mathews was adopted, runs contrary to the claims made by her foster father.

Oct 26, 2017

British man flies over South Africa using only a chair tied to helium balloons

A British adventurer, who was reportedly inspired by the movie Up, strapped himself to a chair with 100 helium balloons and took flight over South Africa this week. He is part of The Adventurists, a group which said its mission is fighting to make the world less boring.It was a fairly indescribable feeling, wafting across Africa on a cheap camping chair dangling from a load of balloons, said Tom Morgan, 38.

Oct 26, 2017

LIVE: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visits Taj Mahal, participates in cleanliness drive

The controversy around the ancient monument erupted after BJP MLA Sangeet Som called Taj Mahal a "blot on Indian history" and BJP MP Vinay Katiyar said it was originally a Shiva temple.

Oct 26, 2017

BJP to win record sixth time in Gujarat elections, Modi considered best CM: Survey

The opinion poll projected that in the 182-member assembly, BJP is likely to get 118 to 134 seats, in comparison to the 115 seats won by the party in the 2012 elections.

Oct 26, 2017

Trump administration makes renewal of H1B visas more difficult

The H1-B and L1 work visas are majorly used by Indian IT professionals. Currently, the cap on H1-B visas stands at 65,000, out of which 25,000-35,000 are issued to Indian nationals.

Oct 26, 2017

Five US presidents who have been accused of sexual misconduct

Former President George HW Bush was accused this week of sexually assaulting a woman and the man now sitting in the Oval Office has more than a dozen women accusing him of sexual misconduct. But long before public allegations against presidents became more common, the legacy of alleged sexual abuse and harassment from men leading the nation stretches back to Americas earliest days, spanning leaders both iconic and obscure.

Oct 26, 2017

Here's why the Indian Navy is flexing its muscles in Indian Ocean Region

The Indian Navy is deploying 'mission-ready warships' and aircraft in the Indian Ocean region. Read on to know why and how will it help India.

Oct 26, 2017

Kenyas election rerun causes mass protest one day prior to vote

The election is scheduled for 26 October in response to the annulment of its prior presidential election on 8 August by the countrys Supreme Court.

Oct 26, 2017

George H W Bush apologizes in response to sexual assault claim

Former President George H W Bush has apologized to actress Heather Lind who accused the president of sexual assault. Lind described in a Instagram posted that has now been deleted how he touched her from behind. A spokesperson for the former President described the episode as his attempt at humor

Oct 25, 2017

Army Chief Bipin Rawat: It's time India had its domestic defense industry

Referring to the Uri and Pathankot terror attacks in 2016, General Rawat expressed his concern over the security at military installations.

Oct 25, 2017

Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: 5 parties or sections could queer the pitch for BJP and Congress

A number of parties are looking to ensure that the Gujarat elections are not a strictly BJP-Congress affair. Read to know who they are.

Oct 25, 2017

Rock and roll legend Fats Domino dies

The Blueberry Hill singer died aged 89. Domino sold more than 65 million records in his long career.

Oct 25, 2017