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After collapse of Lalu-Nitish grand alliance, is BJP targeting Mamata Banerjee?

Targeting their kin to checkmate the opponents is an effective ploy in Indian politics. Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek is likewise under the BJP's scanner. Will this hurt Banerjee?

Aug 3, 2017

Odisha hotelier's house catches fire; four of family, maid suffocate to death

The exact cause of the fire accident is yet to be ascertained. Officials said the false ceilings and wooden planks might have worsened the fire.

Aug 3, 2017

Two dead after plane makes emergency landing on busy Portuguese beach

Sao Joao de Caparica beach is one of the closest to Lisbon and draws big crowds in August.

Aug 3, 2017

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Rajya Sabha elections: Is NOTA a great idea to apply in indirect polls?

In the direct elections, NOTA empowers the voters to reject the entire political class if it is undeserving. But in case of indirect elections, could NOTA lead to more manipulations than actually serving democracy?

Aug 3, 2017

'Virgin means unmarried' on IGIMS marital declaration form, clarifies Bihar minister

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) has also updated its marital declaration form after the word 'virgin' sparked a controversy.

Aug 3, 2017

Qatar to purchase 7 Italian navy vessels in a deal valued at Rs 38,200 crore

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani made the announcement with his Italian counterpart Angelino Alfano in Doha after talks about efforts to end a rift between Qatar and four Arab states.

Aug 3, 2017

16-year-old boy raped by 15 minors for over a year in Mumbai; 7 detained

The incident came to light when the boy who had been suffering from unbearable pain confided to his friend. Read on to know what had happened.

Aug 3, 2017

Russian reporter punched during live broadcast from Russias Airborne Dorces Day in Gorky Park

A reporter with Russian television network NTV was punched and followed by a man who appeared to be inebriated during a live broadcast in Gorky Park on August 2, Russias Airborne Forces Day.Nikita Razvozzhayev was explaining why Russias paratroopers were considered elite troops when a man, reportedly a former paratrooper, struck Razvozzhayev in the face. According to NTV, numerous eyewitnesses said the man was intoxicated.A clip shared to NTVs Twitter shows Razvozzhayev presenting a segment from the park before he is interrupted by the man, punched, and then followed across the plaza, before the live feed returns to the studio.

Aug 3, 2017

Are you an expat in Qatar? You could be a resident soon, but there's a catch!

Under the new law, Qatar's residence permits will be granted to people who fulfil certain criteria. The decision is said to be the government's way to garner the support of other nations amid the boycott.

Aug 3, 2017

Gujarat Rajya Sabha elections: The battle of the generals Ahmed Patel and Amit Shah

The August 8 Rajya Sabha elections in Gujarat have become a high-voltage event for it features the lieutenants of both the Congress and BJP top brass. Here is a look at the arithmetical and the political significance associated with it.

Aug 3, 2017

Hair chopping rumour claims life: Dalit woman lynched for looking like a witch

A Dalit woman was allegedly lynched by a group of men in Agra who mistook her for a witch who had come to the village to cut the hair of women.

Aug 3, 2017

Blue Whale suicide challenge: Why do kids play such self-harming games? [VIDEO]

Blue Whale is a twisted suicide challenge that appears to succumb vulnerable teens into killing themselves.

Aug 3, 2017

All India Professionals Congress: We hope Shashi Tharoor can do it differently from Arvind Kejriwal's AAP

The coming up of Congress's new wing All India Professionals Congress is a welcome development. But how many will be inspired by it after the mammoth failures of the AAP and Rahul Gandhi?

Aug 3, 2017

Indian-origin doctor practises in UK, despite facing 118 counts of sexual assault

An Indian-origin doctor in the UK continues his government job despite having been charged with 118 counts of sexual assault. Read to know more.

Aug 3, 2017

Women, LGBTQ people and people of colour warned not to travel to US State

NAACP issued a travel warning in Missouri, the first in the groups 108-year history. The civil rights organization says travellers could be subjected to discrimination and harassment. This comes in the wake of recent high-profile incidents of police brutality in the state as well as a new bill NAACP dubs the Jim Crow Bill.

Aug 3, 2017

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After collapse of Lalu-Nitish grand alliance, is BJP targeting Mamata Banerjee?

Odisha hotelier's house catches fire; four of family, maid suffocate to death

Two dead after plane makes emergency landing on busy Portuguese beach

Rajya Sabha elections: Is NOTA a great idea to apply in indirect polls?

'Virgin means unmarried' on IGIMS marital declaration form, clarifies Bihar minister

Qatar to purchase 7 Italian navy vessels in a deal valued at Rs 38,200 crore

16-year-old boy raped by 15 minors for over a year in Mumbai; 7 detained

Russian reporter punched during live broadcast from Russias Airborne Dorces Day in Gorky Park

Are you an expat in Qatar? You could be a resident soon, but there's a catch!

Gujarat Rajya Sabha elections: The battle of the generals Ahmed Patel and Amit Shah

Hair chopping rumour claims life: Dalit woman lynched for looking like a witch

Blue Whale suicide challenge: Why do kids play such self-harming games? [VIDEO]

All India Professionals Congress: We hope Shashi Tharoor can do it differently from Arvind Kejriwal's AAP

Indian-origin doctor practises in UK, despite facing 118 counts of sexual assault

Women, LGBTQ people and people of colour warned not to travel to US State

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]