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Will Donald Trump's former communications director Hope Hicks return to White House?

While a lot of things were reportedly said in jest, Hope Hicks did say that she would consider coming back to the White House as Trump's chief of staff if the timing was right. The post, at present, is held by John Kelly and he is likely to stay on until 2020.

Aug 7, 2018

Dump untreated garbage in front of LG's house, says Supreme Court on waste management in Delhi

The Supreme Court also asked the civic bodies to explore effective steps to deal with the situation and made it clear that garbage cannot be picked from one place and dumped at another.

Aug 7, 2018

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chair election: YSR Congress to vote against NDA's nominee Harivansh Narayan Singh

Candidates from the opposition include Tiruchi Siva of DMK, Vandana Chavan of NCP and nominated member KTS Tulsi. The post of the Deputy Chair of the Rajya Sabha has been empty since PJ Kurien retired in June.

Aug 7, 2018

US-China trade war continues; Chinese Daily calls Trump's claims 'wishful thinking'

China proposed retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods ranging from liquefied natural gas (LNG) to some aircraft on Friday.

Aug 7, 2018

WWE superstar Kane elected as the new mayor of Tennessee; here's how it happened

Though a Republican, WWE superstar Kane aka Glenn Jacobs' political campaign was mainly bipartisan that aimed for the betterment of all his constituents.

Aug 7, 2018

Bihar shelter home rapes: 6 officials suspended amid mounting pressure from Opposition

Assistant directors of Child Protection Units in six districts have been charged with "failure to take adequate legal action" with regard to "assault, indecent behaviour and other undesirable activities" at shelter homes within their respective jurisdictions.

Aug 5, 2018

Imran Khan gives a speech as he declares victory in the general election

Imran Khan's Pakistan cabinet: Here are the probable portfolio holders

With PTI busy wooing smaller parties to get the numbers, a number of new faces, including women, are expected to be included in Imran Khan's cabinet.

Aug 5, 2018

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In a big blow to Trump, Judge orders DACA to be restored

Washington D.C. District Judge John Bates has ordered the government to restore DACA within 20 days. The Trump administration had famously announced plans to end the programme that would grant living rights to migrant children.

Aug 4, 2018

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Assam NRC tussle: Mamata's TMC to observe 'black day' to protest detention of leaders at Silchar airport

The Minister for Urban Development in the government of West Bengal, Bobby Hakim, has alleged that BJP updated NRC to generate ''communal tension'' among people.

Aug 4, 2018

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Nirav Modi scam: India sends fugitive diamantaire's extradition request to UK

The Ministry of External Affairs has sent an official request to the UK government to extradite fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, VK Singh told the Rajya Sabha.

Aug 3, 2018

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Peace in Yemen a possibility with warring factions due to meet in Geneva in September

The United Nations Yemen mediator announced plans to invite all warring factions for a meeting on September 6 in Geneva as the UN looks to end the three-year war in Yemen.

Aug 3, 2018

Is Russia targeting India and Brazil's elections? An Oxford professor believes so

During a statement to the Senate Intelligence Committee, Professor Philip N Howard said that Indian and Brazilian media could be targeted by Russia, with both nations due to host elections in 2019.

Aug 3, 2018

Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party (MDC) burn an election banner

Post Mugabe, is Zimbabwe's military the real ruler of the nation?

A military crackdown after the historic elections and a raid on the Movement for Democratic Change headquarters indicates that Mnangagwa may not be the sole leader of the African nation.

Aug 3, 2018

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis accepts Maratha quota demand; asks Central forces to counter violent protests

The Maharashtra government has requested for additional Central security forces to maintain peace during a new round of protests, which begin from August 9.

Aug 3, 2018

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Imran Khan is not inviting PM Modi for swearing-in; Navjot Sidhu, Kapil Dev won't attend it either

Imran Khan's party says the swearing-in will be an austere event. The 'simple ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr' won't be attended by foreign personalities. It will be a 'completely national event', it adds.

Aug 2, 2018

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