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Japan ratifies TPP despite Trump's threat of withdrawing from the trade deal

Japan had earlier said that without the US the TPP would be meaningless.

Dec 9, 2016

International Anti-Corruption Day 2016: Theme, 15 best quotes by famous personalities on corruption and bribery

The theme of this year's anti-corruption day is "Corruption: An impediment to the Sustainable Development Goals."

Dec 9, 2016

John Glenn: First American astronaut to orbit Earth dies at 95

John Glenn, former astronaut and US senator, died on 8 December in Ohio. He was 95. The ex-Marine was admitted at a hospital for over a week. He is survived by his children and wife. Glenn was hailed as an American hero and a symbol of the space age when he became the first American to orbit Earth in 1962. He was the last survivor of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.

Dec 9, 2016

Morning brief: Cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc, India vs England, Bollywood and TV break-ups and more

Also read about the IT Department busting currency exchange racket in Chennai and the features of Samsung Galaxy 8.

Dec 9, 2016

Cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc in Andaman; may cause temperatures to rise in West Bengal

Landslides were reported along the Andaman Trunk Road, while several houses and crops have been damaged in the north and central Andaman.

Dec 9, 2016

MP Michelle Thomson moves Parliament to tears: When I was 14, I was raped

Scottish MP Michelle Thomson has moved the House of Commons to tears on 8 December, as she revealed to colleagues she was raped at the age of 14. She shared her personal story during a Commons debate focused on UN International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Woman.

Dec 8, 2016

UN calls for Aleppo evacuation plan; politician warns of extermination

"Today 150,000 people are threatened with extermination," Aleppo's council president Brita Haji Hassan said.

Dec 8, 2016

MI6 chief warns Russian-style hybrid warfare poses threat to UK and Western allies

MI6 chief Alex Younger said, in a rare public speech on 8 December, that cyber attacks, propaganda, and subversion by hostile foreign states all pose a fundamental threat to the UK.

Dec 8, 2016

How will world's heaviest woman be transported to Mumbai for surgery?

Cairo-born Eman Ahmed, who weights 500 kg, is set to receive free treatment from Saifee hospital in Mumbai.

Dec 8, 2016

New Zealand passport application software tells Asian man to open eyes... and it's nothing new

The facial recognition software told Richard Lee, a man of Mongoloid descent, that his photo cannot be uploaded because his eyes are closed.

Dec 8, 2016

Germany: Iraqi asylum-seeker's arrest for raping and assaulting students may further harm refugees

An Afghan migrant had just days ago been arrested over the rape and murder of an EU official's daughter.

Dec 8, 2016

Why China likes Iowa Governor Terry Branstad

Trump appears to be taking a softer approach to China by selecting Branstad as the US ambassador to the nation.

Dec 8, 2016

Isis launches radio show called 'Agony Uncle' to address concerns of their supporters

There were several questions that were asked on the show, mostly concerning women.

Dec 8, 2016

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30 days of demonetisation: What has been the journey so far

A recap of the major events and announcements that happened after the demonetisation announcement on November 8.

Dec 8, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead: 77 people die of grief over Amma's death; Intelligence puts death toll at 30

The party released a list of the deceased and also announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to each of the families.

Dec 8, 2016

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News

Japan ratifies TPP despite Trump's threat of withdrawing from the trade deal

International Anti-Corruption Day 2016: Theme, 15 best quotes by famous personalities on corruption and bribery

John Glenn: First American astronaut to orbit Earth dies at 95

Morning brief: Cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc, India vs England, Bollywood and TV break-ups and more

Cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc in Andaman; may cause temperatures to rise in West Bengal

MP Michelle Thomson moves Parliament to tears: When I was 14, I was raped

UN calls for Aleppo evacuation plan; politician warns of extermination

MI6 chief warns Russian-style hybrid warfare poses threat to UK and Western allies

How will world's heaviest woman be transported to Mumbai for surgery?

New Zealand passport application software tells Asian man to open eyes... and it's nothing new

Germany: Iraqi asylum-seeker's arrest for raping and assaulting students may further harm refugees

Why China likes Iowa Governor Terry Branstad

Isis launches radio show called 'Agony Uncle' to address concerns of their supporters

30 days of demonetisation: What has been the journey so far

Jayalalithaa dead: 77 people die of grief over Amma's death; Intelligence puts death toll at 30

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]