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Indian-origin Priti Patel in charge of Brexit as British PM Theresa May announces Cabinet

Indian-origin Priti Patel — one of the 12 Indian-origin politicians to be elected recently — will oversee Brexit, according to the Cabinet formed by newly re-elected British Prime Minister Theresa May. Read to know more.

Jun 12, 2017

Macron's party set for huge French parliamentary majority

Emmanuel Macron's fledgeling party is set to trounce France's traditional main parties in a parliamentary election and secure a huge majority to push through his pro-business reforms.

Jun 12, 2017

Two US attorney generals to sue President Donald Trump

Two US attorney generals will sue Donald Trump on Monday, alleging that he has violated anti-corruption clauses in the Constitution by accepting millions in payments and benefits from foreign governments.

Jun 12, 2017

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Students explain support for Jeremy Corbyns Labour

It was a win for youth democracy with a reported surge in 18 to 24-year-olds at the polls eager to get their voices heard.

Jun 9, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Deepa Jayakumar stopped from entering Jayalalithaa Poes Garden residence after she stakes claim

Deepa Jayakumar, niece of former J Jayalalithaa, was on Sunday stopped from entering her aunt's Poes Garden residence in Chennai. Read to know what happened, and what its political fallout can be.

Jun 11, 2017

Donald Trump announces withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord: Were getting out

Trump expected to unveil new Cuba policy on June 16

Trump's aides are nearing completion of a review of relations with Cuba and are expected to send recommendations to his national security team and then to the president in coming days.

Jun 11, 2017

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Chatur Baniya: There is nothing wrong in Amit Shah's remark; Opposition is fighting a fake moral battle

If 'chatur' means clever, then calling the Mahatma the same is no wrong. Amit Shah has actually eulogised his Gujarati predecessor to corner the Congress. Those who are condemning this are shedding crocodile tears.

Jun 11, 2017

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U.K. General Election 2017 In Numbers

The U.K. went to the polls again on June 8 2017, this time to vote for a new government. But no majority could be gained, here are the key numbers from the results.

Jun 9, 2017

Pro-Kannada groups declare Karnataka Bandh on June 12 over farm loan waiver, water issues

A grouping of pro-Kannada outfits called the Kannada Okoota has called for a 12-hour shutdown across Karnataka on Monday, June 12. Read to know what their demands are

Jun 10, 2017

BJP's Amit Shah calls Mahatma Gandhi 'bahut chatur baniya'; Congress demands apology

BJP president Amit Shah said Mahatma Gandhi was a "bahut chatur baniya", who had correctly advised that the Congress be dissolved after Independence.

Jun 10, 2017

UK Elections 2017: Theresa May's advisers Nick Timothy, Fiona Hill resign after poll debacle

Fiona Hill and Nick Timothy resigned after facing severe criticism from several MPs and officials of the party who thought that both of them played a crucial role for the poor performance of the party.

Jun 10, 2017

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Woman who allegedly encouraged her boyfriend to commit suicide on trial

In July 2014, Michelle Carter, then 17, allegedly encouraged her then boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to commit suicide via chilling texts. Now 20, Carter faces up to 20 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.

Jun 10, 2017

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Chinese exam authorities use High Tech to catch cheaters taking college exam

Chinese education authorities are using high tech for the Gaokao exam, the annual college entrance test that many believe could lead to lucrative jobs. High school students have reportedly been cheating by using wireless devices over the years. In 2017, exam centers used metal detectors, wireless detectors and even drones to deter cheating. 9.4 million students took the exam this year.If caught, cheaters can face up to 7 years in jail.

Jun 10, 2017

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May says sorry to MPs who lost seats after election debacle

UK Prime Minister Theresa May said in an interview she feels sorry for MPs of the Conservative party who lost their seats after she called the snap election which led to the party losing 13 seats. However, May also highlighted the importance of forming a functioning government to be prepared for the upcoming Brexit negotiations but would not speak about possible staff changes.

Jun 10, 2017

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Darjeeling: Mamata Banerjee shows Gorkha Janmukti Morcha who's the boss; BJP in a spot

The chief minister's move to mobilise her government to the Hills was a masterstroke and the outsmarted Gorkha Janmukti Morcha had virtually no option but to resort to violence. But that again, made Banerjee's hands stronger.

Jun 10, 2017

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