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Owning a dog reduces the risk of premature death, new research reveals

It was found that older people who live alone are 33 percent less likely to die over the next 12 years if they have a dog.

Nov 18, 2017

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates India's first food security market

Food Security Market also promotes farming in the village by procuring the produce directly from farmers at a fair price without involving any middlemen.

Nov 18, 2017

Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2017: Race time, live telecast details

The race is on Sunday November 19. To combat the deadly pollution in New Delhi, the organisers have come up with safety measures for participants.

Nov 18, 2017

After Jaya TV's office, IT department raids Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden residence; Sasikala's rooms searched

The search was limited to Sasikala's room and Jayalalithaa's trusted aide S Poongundran's office and the IT sleuths have seized a laptop, a desktop computer and four pen drives.

Nov 18, 2017

Narendra Modi only world statesman to stand up to China, says US expert

India had boycotted the Belt and Road Forum summit held in May in China, citing that it cannot accept a project which ignores its core concern over sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Nov 18, 2017

India-China hold first border talks after Doklam standoff in show of improving relations

Under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs, the two countries reviewed the situation at all the border sectors and discussed ways to improve relations.

Nov 18, 2017

Pakistan's National Security Advisor says India creating a 'two-front situation'

The NSA said that Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan, however, it is under stress because of India's involvement in the situation.

Nov 18, 2017

Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Tibet but only minor damage reported

The epicentre was within 150 miles (240 km) of the Indian towns of Along, Pasighat and Tezu, the USGS said.

Nov 18, 2017

Melinda Gates joins #metoo campaign; says she faced sexual harassment as an employee in tech firm

"I too have had personal experience of sexual harassment, and I worked in the tech industry," Melinda revealed.

Nov 17, 2017

Delhi man arrested for groping 2 women at ITO metro station; DCW issues notice

Both the females have alleged that lack of security personnel in the metro station led to the incident. "Had there been security personnel, this man wouldn't have the guts to so this," said the journalist woman.

Nov 17, 2017

Can intense orgasm turn you blind? Here's all you need to know

A 29-year-old man hailing from Southampton, England had to consult doctor in the morning after realising that the sight of his left eye was impaired.

Nov 17, 2017

Zimbabwes Robert Mugabe makes first public appearance since military coup

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe arrived at a university graduation ceremony in the capital Harare on 17 November, making his first public appearance since a military seizure of power. The armys takeover on Wednesday (15 November) signaled the collapse of Mugabes 37 years in office.

Nov 17, 2017

Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: BJP announces first list, includes 5 defecting Congress MLAs

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced its first list of 70 candidates for the first phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections.

Nov 17, 2017

Who is Toto Beast Riina? Italy mafia boss of bosses dies at 87

Italys most notorious and feared mafia boss, Salvatore Toto Riina, has died at age 87. Known in Italy as the boss of all bosses, he died of natural causes early on Friday (17 November) after almost a quarter century in jail, Italys Justice Ministry said.

Nov 17, 2017

We will contain the Naxals in two or three years: Special DGP Awasthi, Anti-Naxal Operations, Chhattisgarh [VIDEO]

Awasthi spoke exclusively to International Business Times about the change in strategy adopted by the security personnel to combat the Naxals.

Nov 17, 2017