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In picture: A view of equipment in a Russian base in what is said to be Palmyra, Syria in this still image taken from video uploaded to social media on December 13, 2016.Reuters

Here are stories from International Business Times India to start your day:  

1. Indian Mujahideen's Riyaz Bhatkal enjoys luxurious life under Pakistan's ISI

Riyaz Bhatkal, co-founder of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) and prime accused in the Dilsukhnagar twin explosions case, is reportedly in Karachi and is living a life of luxury under the patronage of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in Pakistan. Read more...

2. From capturing Palmyra to making military-grade weapons, is ISIS staging a comeback?

The Islamic State group — also known as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) or Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) — is believed to be staging a comeback to power of sorts in Iraq and Syria, first with capturing the historic city of Palmyra, and then it emerging that the quality of the weapons it is making at various places could rival those of top militaries in the world. Read more...

3. Viruses have evolved to be more deadly for men than women, study suggests

Scientists claim to have figured out why certain infections appear to cause more severe symptoms in men than they do in women. Read more...

4. Amazon drone makes first commercial flight...and here's what it delivered

Amazon, the online retail giant has made its first commercial delivery using a drone to a British man near Cambridge in the UK, according to a statement from Amazon. Read more...

5. Haseeno Ka Deewana song from Kaabil: Urvashi Rautela was picked for the special number for a strange reason

A quick look at the Haseeno Ka Deewana song from Kaabil will make you think probably Urvashi Rautela was selected for the number because she has some great moves and an infectious screen presence. But, director Sanjay Gupta had a different reason to cast her. Read more...

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