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Nabha jailbreak: Rs 25 lakh reward for information on escaped prisoners, including Khalistan Liberation Force chief

Punjab Congress Chief Amarinder Singh has demanded President's Rule in the state in the wake of Nabha jailbreak.

Nov 27, 2016

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Demonetisation: Foreigners resort to street performances to gather money

The foreigners were seen holding placards that read: "You can help us" and "Money problem."

Nov 27, 2016

Mann ki Baat 26th edition - Live streaming: Listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will talk about demonetisation in 26th edition of Mann ki Baat programme. Check its live streaming here.

Nov 27, 2016

Morning brief: Pak's new Army Chief, Hamilton takes pole position, Trump pursued Princess Diana and more

Also read about RBI's instruction to banks on demonetisation and Samsung Galaxy S8's big promise.

Nov 27, 2016

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Fidel Castro: His life and legacy

Cuba’s former communist leader Fidel Castro has died, aged 90.In 1959 Castro led revolutionary forces to successfully overthrow dictator Fulgencio Batista.He became Cuba’s prime minister from 1959 to 1976 and its president from 1976 to 2008.He will be cremated on Saturday, according to his brother and successor Raul Castro.

Nov 26, 2016

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3 rare pygmy marmoset monkeys stolen from Sydney Park, say officials

Symbio Wildlife Park is asking for three of its pygmy marmosets to be returned after the monkeys were stolen.Two adults and one newborn marmoset were taken from the zoo overnight.The four-week-old baby requires its mother’s milk to survive and is therefore in great danger.The zoo released footage of the marmosets in an appeal to the public for information.

Nov 26, 2016

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Demonetisation: Racket circulating fake Rs 2,000 notes busted, six held

Instances of people being caught for printing fake Rs 2,000 notes — introduced after demonetisation — have been regular.

Nov 26, 2016

Evening wrap: Fidel Castro dies, Hong Kong Open 2016, Pokemon Go update and more

Also read about CJI TS Thakur lashing out at Modi government and Madurai couple's claim that actor Dhanush is their son.

Nov 26, 2016

Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa appointed as Pakistan's 16th Army Chief

Bajwa will replace General Raheel Sharif, who will retire on November 29.

Nov 26, 2016

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Green Partys Jill Stein files recount petition for Wisconsin State

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein filed a petition on Friday, 25 November, seeking a recount of votes in Wisconsin State. She had pledged earlier in the week to request recount of votes in three states — Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Nov 26, 2016

Government reveals DRDO projects and reasons for delay; here is the full list

The Narendra Modi government has shared information on the development of LCA Phase-II and LCA Navy Phase-I.

Nov 26, 2016

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Arsene Wenger speaks out on Crewe sexual abuse investigation

When asked about his opinion on the current investigation into sexual abuse of young football players by former Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell, Arsene Wenger spoke out for the hundreds and thousands of coaches who did not behave inappropriately.The accusations against Bennell sparked new investigations in a case that football player Andy Woodward - who made the first of the more recent claims against Bennell - called potentially worse than Savile.

Nov 26, 2016

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