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J&K: Danish Ahmed, militant seen at funeral of Hizbul's Sabzar Bhat, surrenders before police in Handwara

Suspected militant Danish Ahmed surrendered before the Handwara Police and the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. He was seen at the funeral of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Sabzar Bhat in Tral.

Jun 7, 2017

Rahul Gandhi to become Congress president in October? Realistically, it means nothing

The Congress has only tried to shield Rahul Gandhi in the face of Narendra Modi cyclone over the last few years even while operating under his leadership without much success. What difference will his elevation now make?

Jun 7, 2017

Hindu girl 'kidnapped' in Pakistan, parents fear she will be forcefully married

The 16-year-old Ravita Meghwar was taken away after the kidnappers gave sleeping pills to her 15 family members in Varayno village near Nagarparkar area.

Jun 7, 2017

Russian fighter intercepts US bomber over Baltic Sea

Russia scrambled a fighter jet to intercept a nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 strategic bomber it said was flying over the Baltic Sea near its border.

Jun 7, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Teenage girl allegedly gang-raped after drivers, conductor befriended her in bus; 3 arrested

The accused, Manivannan and Murugan, who usually take turns to drive the bus around Salem, befriended the victim along with the conductor, Perumal.

Jun 7, 2017

Nagaland: One jawan, 3 militants killed in encounter at Mon district

At least one soldier, one civilian and three militants have been killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Mau in Nagaland.

Jun 7, 2017

Man shot after attacking police outside Paris' Notre Dame

The motive for the attack was not immediately clear. It comes just three days after Islamist militants killed seven people in London in a knife and van attack.

Jun 6, 2017

Mystery behind UFO spotted in UK finally solved! [VIDEO]

"It's probably a drone with a fancy flame effect tail or something. It's been spotted a few times locally," the person who captured the video had told Somerset Live.

Jun 6, 2017

Donald Trump takes credit for Qatar isolation, but here's why he is lying

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed credit for the isolation of Qatar by its neighbours in the Middle East. Read to know why his claim is utter balderdash.

Jun 6, 2017

India's weather department sees 2017 monsoon rains at 98% of long-term average

The monsoon delivers about 70 percent of India's annual rainfall, critical for the farm sector that accounts for about 15 percent of India's $2 trillion economy.

Jun 6, 2017

Islamist extremism is a cancer says Paul Nuttall, insists passports should be revoked

Ukip leader Paul Nuttall spoke in central London today (June 6) in the lead up to the general election on June 8. In his speech, Nuttall called for tighter border control, and for those who go abroad to fight for Islamic State to have their UK citizenship revoked.

Jun 6, 2017

Water Wheel: Carrying water has never been easier; how a simple invention changed the lives of over 3,000 families

So far, water wheels have been provided in six districts of Maharashtra by the NGO, Habitat for Humanity India.

Jun 6, 2017

In search of Shiva Lingam, this man dug up the national highway!

The Hyderabad-Warangal National Highway witnessed a 20-feet crater, thanks to one man and the local crowd. Read on to know more and watch the video.

Jun 6, 2017

Flights between India and Qatar will operate as usual, but they could be costlier and longer

The rift between the Gulf countries will not affect flight operations between India and Qatar for now.

Jun 6, 2017

Here's why CBI raided Prannoy Roy; and no, it did not raid NDTV!

The CBI said on Tuesday that the raids it had carried out at the properties of Prannoy and Radhika Roy were not connected to NDTV but to a "wrongful gain" case filed by ICICI Bank. Read to know what else the probe agency said.

Jun 6, 2017