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DMRC under scanner for playing hardcore porn

Rajiv Chowk: Porn clip played on LED screen at Delhi Metro station; video goes viral

The Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) has formed a committee to probe the incident reported at Rajiv Chowk Metro station.

Apr 15, 2017

Byelection 2017 results round-up: Farooq Abdullah wins Srinagar for NC; DR Thapa clinches Upper Burtuk in Sikkim for SDF

Byelections in Srinagar were conducted amid tight security, even as eight protesters were killed in clashes with security forces. Read to know how the results turned out.

Apr 15, 2017

Bihar: 7 policemen, 1 Naxal killed in prison van-truck collision in Sitamarhi

While four policemen died on the spot, one Naxal and three other policemen died on the way to Sri Krishna Memorial College and Hospital.

Apr 15, 2017

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Irans Hassan Rouhani registers for second term in upcoming presidential elections

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will run in upcoming elections for a second term. Rouhani contributed to the landmark nuclear deal with six countries, including the US, in 2015. Hardliners in Iran believe he made too many concessions to reach a deal.Rouhani’s main rival in the elections will be conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi. Irans presidential elections will be held on 19 May.

Apr 15, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: India cancels maritime security talks as Pak denies consular access for 14th time

A delegation led by Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency (MSA) was scheduled to visit Delhi early next week to hold discussion of matters related to fishermen and search and rescue operations.

Apr 15, 2017

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North Korea shows off new ICBM during founders day parade

North Korea is celebrating the 105th birthday of the state’s founder, Kim Il-sung. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a military parade in honour of his grandfather. New long-range and submarine-based missiles were part of the weapons displayed.The hermit state is on high alert after the US moved a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the region following North Korea’s latest long-range missile tests. North Korea warned the US it would retaliate any aggression in a ‘merciless manner’.

Apr 15, 2017

Here's the truth about man tied to Indian Army jeep to deter stone-pelters in Jammu and Kashmir [VIDEOS]

Former J&K chief minister created uproar by sharing on social media the video of a man tied to an Indian Army jeep and branded a stone-pelter. Read to know who the man is.

Apr 15, 2017

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Georgia policemen fired after witness video shows assault of a motorist

Two police officers in Georgia were fired after beating a man they were arresting. Two videos surfaced showing Sgt. Michael Bongiovanni and Officer Robert McDonald hitting Demetrius Hollins while he was lying on the ground. One of the officers also stomped on Hollins’ head.They claim Hollins drove erratically, smelled of marijuana and resisted arrest. Hollins was released from hospital after receiving treatment for injuries to his face.

Apr 15, 2017

Pentagon didn't need Donald Trump's permission to drop massive bomb in Afghanistan

MOAB, also known as the 'mother of all bombs,' is the largest non-nuclear bomb ever dropped in any combat and had been in Afghanistan since January.

Apr 15, 2017

Maharashtra: 8 college students drown at Wairi Beach in Sindhudurg district

A group of 50 students from Maratha Mandal Engineering College in Karnataka's Belgaum district was on a college tour when the incident took place on Saturday.

Apr 15, 2017

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Pope Francis voices shame over sex abuse claims against Church in Good Friday speech

Pope Francis expressed shame over the failures of the Church and humanity in protecting the dignity and lives of innocent people during his Good Friday speech at Romes Colosseum.

Apr 15, 2017

After Yogi Adityanath, Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh opposes school holidays on birth anniversaries

Kalyan Singh says school holidays on birth anniversaries should be abolished and students should rather attend seminars to learn about leaders.

Apr 15, 2017

Muzaffarnagar inflammatory video case was part of policy of appeasement for Akhilesh Yadav government, says BJP MLA Sangeet Som

The Special Investigative Team (SIT) had to close the Muzaffarnagar inflammatory video case against Sangeet Som due to lack of information that Facebook headquarter failed to provide.

Apr 15, 2017