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Dacoits target Patna-Rajdhani Express, thrash passengers

The coach attendant of Patna-Rajdhani Express, who allegedly let the dacoits in, has been detained.

Apr 9, 2017

Only 6.5 percent voter turnout in Srinagar bypolls; worst in 30 years

At least six people have been killed and 36 others injured in clashes between protesters and security personnel near polling stations.

Apr 9, 2017

Internet shutdown in Kashmir during bypoll; 25-year-old candidate taking on bigwigs

The J&K Chief Election Officer had reportedly asked the police to not shut the internet down as it would also hamper their planned webcast from various polling stations. Brisk polling going on amidst reports of unrest at some polling booths.

Apr 9, 2017

Warplane strikes Syrian town that was hit by chemical attack, again

It is not yet clear who launched the fresh strikes on Syria's Khan Sheikhoun on Friday and Saturday.

Apr 9, 2017

Possibility of ISIS involvement in Kashmir is a serious issue, says BJP leader Subramanian Swamy

Swamy said that India should take the help of the United States and Israel to eliminate ISIS terrorists from Kashmir.

Apr 9, 2017

RK Nagar by-polls could be countermanded after Income Tax raids

Income tax investigators found Rs 89 crore in the possession of Tamil Nadu health minister C Vijayabaskar during raids at 35 locations.

Apr 9, 2017

Chhattisgarh news anchor Supreet Kaur reads out report of husband's death on live TV bulletin

Supreet Kaur, who works for Chhattisgarh's IBC-24 channel, left her colleagues shocked when she continued to read the bulletin and only later walked out of the studio in tears.

Apr 9, 2017

Each vote for RK Nagar by-election worth Rs 4,000: I-T officials

Around Rs 100 crore has been distributed to RK Nagar voters by the AIADMK faction led by the now jailed VK Sasikala, according to Income Tax Department officials.

Apr 9, 2017

Palm Sunday 2017: 25 best quotes, sayings, bible verses and wishes to mark Holy Week

Here are 25 best quotes, sayings, bible verses and wishes to mark Palm Sunday 2017 as Christians mark the day on April 9.

Apr 8, 2017

Sorry boys, size does matter and this news is going to make you weep!

The average size of erect penis of British men was 5.16 inches, but in the latest survey it was found to be 6.1 inches!

Apr 8, 2017

Swedish police say Stockholm attack suspect was known

The head of the National Police, Dan Eliasson, stated during a press conference that the suspected attacker, who drove a truck through a busy Stockholm street and into a department store, had previously been known to police. Intelligence on the man, however, had been of a marginal character.

Apr 8, 2017

Odisha: Central forces rushed to Bhadrak after protests over derogatory comments on Lord Ram

Bajrang Dal and VHP took to the streets after Muslim youths allegedly made blasphemous comments on a Facebook post by a Bajrang Dal leader.

Apr 8, 2017

Sheikh Hasina in India: Read the full text of the speech PM Modi delivered after his meeting with Bangladesh PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina signed several important agreements on Saturday.

Apr 8, 2017

Dalai Lama visits monastery in disputed Arunachal Pradesh region

The Dalai Lama visited 17th-century Tawang monastery to speak to thousands of worshippers. The monastery is the largest in India for the Tibetan diaspora. It lies in the disputed Arunachal Pradesh region also claimed by China as South Tibet.As a reaction, China summoned India’s ambassador to warn him of damaging their relationship. India asked China to avoid artificial controversy over the Dalai Lamas purely spiritual visit.

Apr 8, 2017

Sheikh Hasina in India: Here are 7 deals signed by the Bangladesh PM in a meeting with PM Modi

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is on a four-day visit to India.

Apr 8, 2017