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Worried about safety in Uber? Check out these new features to restore your confidence

Uber wants to ensure safety for riders as well as drivers with new features.

Aug 31, 2017

China abandons BRICS expansion: What other platforms will it explore to increase influence?

The core members raised an alarm when China announced the expansion plan.

Aug 31, 2017

Dera chief Ram Rahim used Red Bag code to incite followers, says Haryana top cop

The police suspected something was off when the Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh demanded for the 'red bag' after the court held him guilty of two rapes.

Aug 31, 2017

Rocky Yadav convicted for murder: 10 things to know about Bihar politician's son

Rocky Yadav had shot dead a school boy for overtaking his car. Here are ten things you need to know about him.

Aug 31, 2017

Pakistani court declares Pervez Musharraf a fugitive in Bhutto murder case

The court also ordered Musharraf's property in Pakistan seized.

Aug 31, 2017

Delhi woman's alert after 7-year-old niece downloaded Blue Whale Game goes viral [VIDEO]

Delhi resident gets the shock of her life after she finds her niece playing Blue Whale on her father's phone.

Aug 31, 2017

More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

The condition of ethnic Rohingya Muslims is worsening in Myanmar. Thousands from the persecuted minority community are attempting to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh even though many fail in their perilous journey. They are often dubbed a stateless minority and are branded illegal immigrants.

Aug 31, 2017

More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

The condition of ethnic Rohingya Muslims is worsening in Myanmar. Thousands from the persecuted minority community are attempting to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh even though many fail in their perilous journey. They are often dubbed a stateless minority and are branded illegal immigrants.

Aug 31, 2017

That sinking feeling: Bengaluru's concrete boom may aggravate flooding disasters by 2020

94% concrete cover by 2020 raises hard questions on unwise city planning and crisis management. A study by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, rings the warning bell for Bengaluru.

Aug 31, 2017

From Eiffel Tower to Disneyland, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's Dera is a universe in itself [VIDEO]

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's massive Dera has replicas of Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Raj Mahal and Disneyland among others.

Aug 31, 2017

This security guard brutally thrashed passengers at Kerala bus stand; gets sacked [VIDEO]

The brutal incident happened at Thampanoor bus stand in Thiruvananthapuram on August 29.

Aug 31, 2017

Hurricane Harvey: Arkema chemical plant near Houston hit by 2 explosions

Hit by Hurricane Harvey, the plant had lost the ability to refrigerate chemical compounds. The company had earlier warned that an explosion cannot be prevented.

Aug 31, 2017

WATCH: Lucknow teacher slaps student repeatedly for not answering attendance

A private school's teacher slapped a class three student around 40 times for not paying attention during roll call. Here's the video of the incident.

Aug 31, 2017

Ahead of Modi's BRICS visit, Chinese media praise Hinduism for preventing spread of radical Islam

China's state-run media Global Times has appreciated Hinduism for containing radical Islam in India.

Aug 31, 2017

10 dead, 15 injured in Mumbai building collapse, 30 feared trapped [VIDEO]

According to reports, the residential building near JJ Junction on Pakmodia Street in Bhendi Bazaar area was undergoing some redevelopment work.

Aug 31, 2017