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Conflicting opinions of Twitter, Facebook on political ads don't solve the bigger problem

The young leaders running the show behind social media giants, Facebook and Twitter, have waged a war of words against one another as the issue of political ads gets spotlight.

Oct 31, 2019

Pentagon releases Baghdadi raid video, warns of likely retribution attack

The declassified, grainy, black-and-white aerial videos from Saturday's raid showed US special operations forces closing in on the compound and US aircraft firing on militants nearby.

Oct 31, 2019

J&K officially a 'union territory with legislature' now: Home Ministry

The Home Ministry said the "State Legislature including Legislative Council of the State" has been abolished.

Oct 31, 2019

What is Azadi March? Over 1 lakh Pakistanis to join protest against Imran Khan govt on Oct 31

An "Azaadi March" led by JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman, will be held on October 31 against the current government which is accused of widespread corruption and rigged elections.

Oct 30, 2019

Release classified documents on Saudi government's role in 9/11 says Tulsi Gabbard

Gabbard has criticised the Saudi government and US President Donald Trump's close ties with the country and accused him of acting on "instructions from his Saudi masters."

Oct 30, 2019

Warring allies: BJP, Sena at loggerheads again

The tussle took a new turn when Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut threatened to explore "other options", despite which BJP leader Devendra Fadanvis asserted that he would be the Chief Minister for an entire 5-year period.

Oct 30, 2019

Who is Madi Sharma? The woman behind viral Kashmir visit invite sent to EU MPs

Here's a brief introduction to the "mystery woman" Madi Sharma, who reportedly sent out Kashmir visit invites to EU delegates.

Oct 29, 2019

Is DK Shivakumar the next president of KPCC?

DK Shivakumar is reportedly eyeing for the presidential post of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), which is currently held by Dinesh Gundurao.

Oct 29, 2019

'Curated, Sanitised picnic': Mufti slams centre over EU delegation Srinagar visit; Here are reactions from other leaders

The European Union lawmakers will meet the residents, traders, state government officials and the houseboat owners to 'see the ground situation.'

Oct 29, 2019

EU delegation in Kashmir Live Updates: European MPs lands in Srinagar, Congress slams 'guided tour'

This is the first visit by an international delegation to Jammu and Kashmir after the revocation of Article 370 and Article 35(A) - that give the state a host of special rights.

Oct 29, 2019

US wants to bolster fight against Islamic State after leader Baghdadi's death

While world leaders welcomed Baghdadi's death security experts warned that the group remained a security threat in Syria and beyond.

Oct 29, 2019

European delegation leave for Kashmir after their meet with PM Modi in Delhi

This is the first foreign delegation to visit Kashmir since its special status granted under Article 370 was abolished on August 5, which led to a huge outcry in neighbouring Pakistan and persistent efforts by Islamabad to internationalise the issue.

Oct 29, 2019

Why was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi more feared than 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden?

Al Baghdadi whom the US claims to have eliminated in his hideout in Syria's Idlib had declared himself the first caliph of Daesh (Islamic State) and was unmatched in atrocities to captives including the use of children for committing bloodbaths.

Oct 28, 2019