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Emirates, Turkish Airlines say they are exempted from US laptop ban

The US government had imposed restrictions in March on carrying large electronic devices like ipads and laptops in aircraft cabins on flights from 10 airports in Muslim-majority countries.

Jul 5, 2017

Modi in Israel: PM meets 'Baby Moshe' in Jerusalem, invites him to visit India [VIDEO]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Moshe Holtzberg, the Israeli child who survived the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Jul 5, 2017

Of 15,000 nuclear weapons in the world, India has 110; here's how it compares with Pakistan, China

Many nuclear-armed nations are modernising their nuclear arsenals, instead of eliminating them. Are we witnessing a return of the expansion of nukes across the world?

Jul 5, 2017

Apatani tribe celebrates Dree Festival: Things to know about Apatani [PHOTOS]

The Apatani tribe, which is located in a small Ziro valley town in Arunachal Pradesh, celebrates the three-day Dree Festival in July every year for good harvest season.

Jul 5, 2017

Sikkim stand-off: China accuses India of 'trampling' on Panchsheel principles

Chinese spokesperson said Indian side trampled on the basic norms governing the international relations proposed by itself by illegally crossing into other country's territory.

Jul 5, 2017

UK: Hindus in Wales urge all schools to close on Diwali

Holidays of all major religions should be honoured and no one should be penalised for practising their religion, says Universal Society of Hinduism president Rajan Zed.

Jul 5, 2017

Delhi woman files complaint against AAP member Kumar Vishwas for calling women 'objects' on The Kapil Sharma Show

Kumar Vishwas on The Kapil Sharma Show aired on July 1 had referred to women as 'objects'. Read on to know what this AAP leader spoke.

Jul 5, 2017

Actress kidnap case: Kerala Police record actor Dharmajan Bolgatty's statement

Actor and comedian Dharmajan Bolgatty was questioned at the Police Club in Aluva on Wednesday, July 5.

Jul 5, 2017

Philippine militants behead 2 Vietnamese hostages held for eight months: Army

Philippine military spokesperson Captain Jo-Ann Petinglay said that the troops found the remains of the hostages on Wednesday morning on the island of Basilan.

Jul 5, 2017

Turkey detains 37 Islamic State suspects, Syrian carrying explosives at border

Turkey has detained more than 5,000 Islamic State suspects in recent years and deported some 3,290 foreign militants from 95 different countries.

Jul 5, 2017

Indian Military Vs Chinese Military: How They Compare [VIDEO]

Is Indian military equipped to take on an evolving Chinese challenge? Here is a comparison of the military power of the two countries.

Jul 5, 2017

GST: Print revised MRP on unsold stocks or face action, says food minister Paswan

"We have issued an order seeking immediate printing of revised MRP as prices have either come down or gone up after the GST," he said.

Jul 5, 2017

Baby Moshe, 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks survivor, 'excited and emotional' ahead of meet with PM Modi

Moshe Holtzberg is now 11 years old and lives with his grandparents — Rabbi Shimon Rosenberg and Yehudit Rosenberg — in Israel's Afula city.

Jul 5, 2017

In a first, lesbian couple get married in Bengaluru; parents file complaint

When Sahana had proposed to Shilpa, she initially rejected it. However, Sahana managed to win Shilpa's love and the couple eloped and got married in a temple in Kormangala, Bengaluru.

Jul 5, 2017

Qatar crisis: Saudi Arabia faces boomerang; accused of promoting terrorism in UK

A report by The Henry Jackson Society highlights that there is a "clear and growing link" between Islamist organisations in receipt of overseas funds -- majorly from Saudi Arabia.

Jul 5, 2017