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RK Nagar Bypoll LIVE updates: 41.6% voter turnout till 1 pm

Here we bring to you the live updates of RK Nagar Bypoll which fell vacant after the death of former CM Jayalalithaa.

Dec 21, 2017

RK Nagar set for bypoll despite Jayalalithaa video controversy

The stage is set for by-election in the RK Nagar Assembly constituency in Chennai on Thursday in which around 2.06 lakh voters will decide the fate of 59 candidates.

Dec 20, 2017

Turtle trapped by cocaine bales rescued

In this video, a turtle is freed from a web of cocaine bales in the Pacific Ocean by US Coast Guard.

Dec 20, 2017

Over 500 Indians are in Pakistani jails: Report [VIDEO]

On the other hand, a total of 9,476 Pakistani nationals were in prisons in 100 countries, said an official of Pakistan's Foreign Ministry.

Dec 20, 2017

RK Nagar byelection: Poll panel bans Jayalalithaa video released by TTV Dinakaran camp, orders FIR

There have been complaints that Sasikala's nephew violated the poll code by releasing Amma's video.

Dec 20, 2017

Jayalalithaa Jayaraman: Her life and legacy

Jayalalithaa's video release: Twitterati react to 'cheap tactics' adopted by politicians ahead of RK Nagar by-poll

People have criticised TTV Dhinakaran after a video of late Jayalalithaa in the hospital was released.

Dec 20, 2017

US House passes $1.5tn tax bill before it heads to senate

The bill passed 227-203, along mostly party lines on 19 December 2017, from which it headed to the Senate .

Dec 20, 2017

Ballistic missile intercepted over Riyadh by Saudi defence forces

Saudi defenses south of Riyadh battling Yemens Houthi rebels intercepted a ballistic missile on 19 December, the Center for International Communication of Saudi Arabia said.

Dec 19, 2017

Adorable baby panda plays with mother during debut at Tokyo Zoo

Panda cub Xiang Xiang played with her mother Shin Shin as the six-month-old made its media debut to an excited crowd at a zoo in Tokyo, Japan, on 18 December.

Dec 19, 2017

Why does Trump drink water like a child?

People are obsessed with President Donald Trumps strange method of drinking water. Some have compared Trumps two-handed drinking technique to that of a small child.

Dec 19, 2017

Did NOTA cause a loss of 16 constituencies to BJP in Gujarat?

In 16 constituencies where BJP candidates lost narrowly, NOTA may have played a critical role. Read on to know why

Dec 19, 2017

Shiv Sena accuses BJP of winning Gujarat elections by fanning communal passions

Shiv Sena says, "None of the BJP leaders were willing to speak about vikas attained in 22 years. The Gujarat model has been shaken. Our best wishes to BJP that it doesn't crumble in 2019."

Dec 19, 2017

Only 27% Indians covered by health insurance: Report [VIDEO]

The report revealed that the healthcare sector in India is largely under-penetrated with government expenditure constituting approximately 1.4% of the country's GDP.

Dec 19, 2017

Is BJP considering a new CM for Gujarat; Is Smriti Irani a front-runner?

The Union minister, however, stated that she is not a contender and said the party would decide on the new leader. Read on to know about the others in the fray.

Dec 19, 2017

Hardik Patel on EVM tampering: Twitterati say his allegation is an insult to Gujarat voters

Many people on social media are angry with Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel and called him looser, unfair and irresponsible for his comment on EVM tampering in Gujarat Assembly polls 2017.

Dec 19, 2017