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Maldives vice-president arrested on charges of 'high treason'

He is to be investigated for his alleged involvement in a blast on a speedboat carrying the country's President.

Oct 24, 2015

Non-NET fellowship: Students involved in 'Occupy UGC" protest lathicharged

UGC authorities have apparently told the agitating students that the issue would be reconsidered.

Oct 23, 2015

UPA govt sought Lalit Modi's deportation from UK, not extradition: Congress

Lalit Modi was allegedly helped by Sushma Swaraj to secure travel papers in UK last year.

Oct 23, 2015

Xi Jinping visit: Tibetan activists criticise Met Police as Tiananmen Square survivors house is raided

The home of a Tiananmen Square survivor has been raided by UK police who also confiscated his computer equipment â€“ for holding protest signs in central London against visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Oct 23, 2015

Barack Obama: Black Lives Matter movement raises legitimate issue

President Barack Obama said on Thursday (22 October) that the Black Lives Matter movement is raising a legitimate issue about African-Americans being treated unfairly in certain communities.

Oct 23, 2015

David Cameron and Xi Jinping head to pub for post-meeting drinks

After three days of meetings, British Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese President Xi Jinping relaxed on Thursday (22 October) over a traditional pub dinner of fish and chips.

Oct 23, 2015

Clinton fends off harsh GOP criticism in marathon Benghazi hearing

Clinton remained composed under aggressive questioning from Republican lawmakers in the 11-hour-long hearing.

Oct 23, 2015

Uddhav Thackeray attacks BJP over rising food prices; reminds party to build Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Thackeray justified his party's action in preventing Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali from performing in Maharashtra.

Oct 23, 2015

Pakistan vows to take action against LeT; Kashmir mentioned in joint statement

The two leaders, according to the Pakistani statement, expressed concern over violence along the Line of Control in Kashmir.

Oct 23, 2015

Israel: John Kerry sees hope of defusing tensions after meeting Benjamin Netanyahu

US Secretary of State John Kerry said talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (22 October) gave him a cautious measure of optimism that tensions between Israelis and Palestinians could be defused.

Oct 22, 2015