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Aberfan disaster: 50th anniversary of the coal tip landslide that killed 116 children

Fifty years ago, on 21 October 1966, disaster struck in Aberfan, Wales. 116 children aged between 7-10 and 28 adults were killed when a landslide destroyed the local school and several houses. The avalanche happened after a build-up of water in a coal tip above the village. The National Coal Board (NCB) had ignored concerns of local authorities about the location of the tip. They were found guilty of extreme negligence by a tribunal in 1997.

Oct 19, 2016

Barack Obama slams Republican candidate Donald Trump: Stop whining

US President Barack Obama slammed Donald Trump saying that GOP candidate should stop whining. Obamas comment comes after Trump claimed that the November US election process could be rigged.

Oct 19, 2016

Gali Janardhan Reddy's daughter's wedding invitation

Karnataka mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy's daughter's wedding invite could put Bollywood to shame!

The wedding is likely to be a star-studded affair with the former minister apparently spending a fortune on it.

Oct 19, 2016

SBI blocks 6 lakh debit cards after 'suspicious' security breach

The bank said it will re-issue the debit cards to its customers following the malware-related breach in its ATM network.

Oct 19, 2016

Uttarakhand: IAF MI-17 chopper crashes shortly after take-off in Badrinath

The crew is safe and there has been no damage to property.

Oct 19, 2016

Cauvery water dispute: Supreme Court to resume hearing today

The SC directed Karnataka to release 2000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu until further notice.

Oct 19, 2016

Professional Kabaddi star's wife kills self, alleges dowry harassment

Lalita left a suicide note and a mobile phone containing an audio recording, in which she blamed Rohit Chillar and his parents for harassing her.

Oct 19, 2016

Gujarat riots-accused extradited from Britain; first case after treaty was signed in 1992

Over the years, India's request for extradition and deportation from Britain of individuals wanted under various crimes has not met with much success.

Oct 19, 2016

Michael Moore to release anti-Trump film as celebs step up Clinton support

Michael Moore in Trumpland will be screened in Manhattan on Tuesday night.

Oct 19, 2016

India will choose date and time for talks with Pak; surgical strikes conducted before, says Foreign Secretary Jaishankar

The surgical strikes against militant camps in PoK in September gave an example of what India is capable of, Jaishankar said.

Oct 19, 2016

Karwa Chauth (Karva Chauth) 2016: Moon rising time in different states and puja muhurat

Karva Chauth (Karwa Chauth) is being celebrated on October 19 across India.

Oct 19, 2016

Obama tells Donald Trump to 'stop whining,' no evidence US elections rigged

The US President said that Trump's claims were based on "no facts."

Oct 19, 2016

Security forces open fire on protesters in Baramullah, one youth killed

Jammu and Kashmir: 44 arrested for 'terror-related activities;' China and Pakistan flags seized in Baramulla

The forces also sanitised the area while searching more than 700 houses within 12 hours.

Oct 19, 2016

Supreme Court not to hear Govt's view on misuse of religion for electoral gains

The decision is likely to have a serious implication ahead of Assembly elections in UP where Hindutva is set to play an influential role.

Oct 19, 2016

Bus on 'security duty' for PM Modi's Ludhiana event kills cyclist

The police, however, said that it was still uncertain if it was their bus that caused the accident.

Oct 19, 2016

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Aberfan disaster: 50th anniversary of the coal tip landslide that killed 116 children

Barack Obama slams Republican candidate Donald Trump: Stop whining

Karnataka mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy's daughter's wedding invite could put Bollywood to shame!

SBI blocks 6 lakh debit cards after 'suspicious' security breach

Uttarakhand: IAF MI-17 chopper crashes shortly after take-off in Badrinath

Cauvery water dispute: Supreme Court to resume hearing today

Professional Kabaddi star's wife kills self, alleges dowry harassment

Gujarat riots-accused extradited from Britain; first case after treaty was signed in 1992

Michael Moore to release anti-Trump film as celebs step up Clinton support

India will choose date and time for talks with Pak; surgical strikes conducted before, says Foreign Secretary Jaishankar

Karwa Chauth (Karva Chauth) 2016: Moon rising time in different states and puja muhurat

Obama tells Donald Trump to 'stop whining,' no evidence US elections rigged

Jammu and Kashmir: 44 arrested for 'terror-related activities;' China and Pakistan flags seized in Baramulla

Supreme Court not to hear Govt's view on misuse of religion for electoral gains

Bus on 'security duty' for PM Modi's Ludhiana event kills cyclist

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]