Vanilla Sharma

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Shoe hound, writer, over-thinker who digs books, love, life and fashion. A real-world Monica Geller and Harvey Specter lover, when not fixing news copies at her current gig, she uses her time to spruce up a thing called blog.

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Assam NRC report: 2.89 crore eligible for citizenship, 40 lakh names not included in draft

The National Registrar of Citizens announced the final draft with the names of thousands of people in Assam recognising them as legal citizens of India. About 3.29 crore residents of the state had applied for citizenship and the first draft was published on January 1, 2018.

Jul 30, 2018

Over 700 immigrant children yet to be reunited with families, could be deported without parents

The deadline to reunite families was on Thursday, July 26, and federal judge Dana Sabraw, while announcing the dates, had clearly mentioned that they were "firm deadlines" and "not aspirational goals." However, about 711 children still remain unaccompanied.

Jul 28, 2018

All for the love of young voters? Congress mulls tax exemption for citizens under 35

The Congress is said to be mulling the move of tax exemption for people below the age of 35 for a while now and it was also discussed in a meeting on July 13. However, no decision has been made and the proposal is yet to find a place in the party's poll manifesto.

Jul 28, 2018

Another drug bust in Hyderabad: 3 drug peddlers, including 2 students, arrested with MDMA tablets worth Rs 1.5 lakh

The police were acting on a tip-off and arrested P Praneeth at Potti Sreeramulu Nagar, and four tablets were recovered from him. He then gave the kingpin's details, who said that he procured drugs through the dark web.

Jul 28, 2018

Gurbir Grewal: New Jersey's Sikh attorney general calls out Dennis Malloy and Judi Franco's 'small-minded intolerance'

Gurbir Grewal lashed out at the radio hosts on Twitter, calling out their "small-minded intolerance." And the support that New Jersey's Sikh attorney general received was heartwarming. He also spoke of past instances when he was called a "towel head" and a terrorist.

Jul 27, 2018

About 28 Indians suspected to have sought Antigua citizenship, why is 'land of 365 beaches' so popular?

Antigua, which has hit headlines in India since Mehul Choksi was spotted on the island, promotes itself as one of the best destinations for snorkelling and a place where one can relax on pristine, white sand beaches, and swim in the aquamarine sea.

Jul 27, 2018

With 90 tents and heavy contruction material, Doklam witnesses fresh Chinese buildup

It is now being said that a "major construction" work on the 12-kilometre stretch started on March 23 and the PLA is looking to connect Doklam with a Chinese military base named Yatung. Over 10 construction vehicles, five temporary sheds, 30 other heavy vehicles and about 90 tents that house the army and the construction workers.

Jul 27, 2018

Football that Vladimir Putin gave Donald Trump had a transmitter chip in it, should US worry?

While the football is clearly harmless and was just a gift from Vladimir Putin to Donald Trump, many have raised concerns that the chip could have been overwritten and bugged. However, Adidas' answer on the coding of the chip should be good enough to allay these fears.

Jul 26, 2018

Beijing blast: 'Large explosion' rocks street outside the United States Embassy in China

The blast on the street near the United States Embassy in Beijing took place around 1 pm and thick smoke could be seen billowing in the area. Roads near the embassy have now been blocked and several pedestrians and police officials could be seen at the spot.

Jul 26, 2018

Pakistan elections 2018: Amid rigging allegations, China labels polls 'successful' while US doubts it was 'free and fair'

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is facing a backlash from several quarters on how the polls were rigged, but a Chinese official has completely rejected these allegations and praised the elections even "saluting" the ECP.

Jul 26, 2018

Killer date? Indian student killed in Australia, teen he met on dating app arrested

Maulin Rathod, 25, is said to have visited a house at Ross Court in Sunbury to meet a 19-year-old girl he met on a dating app. Emergency services were reportedly called in, who found the man with several injuries. He was then taken to the Sunshine Hospital, but he succumbed overnight.

Jul 26, 2018

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Indian Army honours their glorious and valiant brothers in arms

India observes the Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 each year, honouring the men who were martyred in the 1999 war with Pakistan. This was the day that the army declared the two-month mission successful, but it came at a high price.

Jul 25, 2018

US to deport 2 Indians held in Washington State for overstaying and possessing fake social security card

The two Indians were arrested during a routine immigration check at a bus terminal in Spokane, Washington. While one person presented an expired B-2 tourist visa, another even had a fake social security card. The two now face an immigration hearing, after which they will be deported.

Jul 25, 2018

Want to get Antigua passport like fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi? You'll have to shell out just Rs 1.3 crore

If you are looking for an Antigua passport or citizenship, the process is quite simple. All one has to do invest in the development projects of Antigua and Barbuda and it doesn't matter if you weren't born there and haven't even lived in the country.

Jul 25, 2018

Pakistan general election 2018: What's at stake? Cheat sheet to polls that will see election of new PM

As Pakistan goes to polls on July 25, there are 342 seats in the National Assembly, of which 272 are directly elected, 60 are reserved for women and 10 for religious minorities. A party looking to independently form the government will have to secure 137 directly elected seats.

Jul 24, 2018

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Articles by Vanilla Sharma

Assam NRC report: 2.89 crore eligible for citizenship, 40 lakh names not included in draft

Over 700 immigrant children yet to be reunited with families, could be deported without parents

All for the love of young voters? Congress mulls tax exemption for citizens under 35

Another drug bust in Hyderabad: 3 drug peddlers, including 2 students, arrested with MDMA tablets worth Rs 1.5 lakh

Gurbir Grewal: New Jersey's Sikh attorney general calls out Dennis Malloy and Judi Franco's 'small-minded intolerance'

About 28 Indians suspected to have sought Antigua citizenship, why is 'land of 365 beaches' so popular?

With 90 tents and heavy contruction material, Doklam witnesses fresh Chinese buildup

Football that Vladimir Putin gave Donald Trump had a transmitter chip in it, should US worry?

Beijing blast: 'Large explosion' rocks street outside the United States Embassy in China

Pakistan elections 2018: Amid rigging allegations, China labels polls 'successful' while US doubts it was 'free and fair'

Killer date? Indian student killed in Australia, teen he met on dating app arrested

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Indian Army honours their glorious and valiant brothers in arms

US to deport 2 Indians held in Washington State for overstaying and possessing fake social security card

Want to get Antigua passport like fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi? You'll have to shell out just Rs 1.3 crore

Pakistan general election 2018: What's at stake? Cheat sheet to polls that will see election of new PM

26/11 convict David Headley battling for life after jail attack, US silent on assault

600 Indians working on the 2022 Football World Cup stadium stranded with no salary in Qatar

Over 100 Africans face deportation after 200 of them were detained in Bengaluru

Toronto shooting: 2 dead and 12 injured as gunman opens fire outside restaurant in Danforth, shooter killed

Class 4 boy found hanging in school hostel in Darjeeling district, parents allege murder

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'