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Six surprising things that are banned in Saudi Arabia

After the ban on WhatsApp has been lifted in Saudi Arabia, we take a look a six other surprising things that are banned in the country which follows a strict sharia law.

Sep 21, 2017

Watch: Bengal tigers gang up to kill 9-year-old white tiger in Bengaluru Biological Park

The 9-year-old Shreyas succumbed to injuries around 8 pm on Wednesday evening.

Sep 21, 2017

I was raped by thousands of men, had abortions and miscarriages from the age of 14, says Asian sex gang victim

Caitlin Spencer talks about the terrible abuse she suffered for over 15 years.

Sep 21, 2017

Sonia Gandhi writes PM Modi to get Women's Reservation Bill passed in Lok Sabha

The bill was cleared in Rajya Sabha during the UPA regime.

Sep 21, 2017

Medical admissions scam: CBI arrests 5 including retired Orissa High Court judge

The CBI also raided eight locations in Delhi, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and Bhubaneshwar, including Quddusi's house in south Delhi's Greater Kailash, on Wednesday and uncovered Rs 1.91 crore.

Sep 21, 2017

Are the Indian Army canteens running dry?

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New procurement system creates supply shortage at Army canteens [VIDEO]

Under the new system, which became operational from August 1, canteens have to place estimates based on 'average strength' of a unit in an area.

Sep 21, 2017

Transgender make-up artist shares Facebook chats of Malayalam actor asking for intimate pics

Vineeth Seema's Facebook post has gone viral on social media.

Sep 21, 2017

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Indian Army's 'Cold Start' doctrine: All you need to know [VIDEO]

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi claimed that his country's short-range nuclear weapons can counter the Indian Army's Cold Start doctrine. Here's all you need to know.

Sep 21, 2017

Calcutta HC rescinds Mamata Banerjee's order prohibiting Durga idol immersion on Muharram

The order allowed the immersion of the idols till midnight on all days, including Muharram.

Sep 21, 2017

Arvind Kejriwal urges Kamal Haasan to enter politics

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged movie actor Kamal Haasan to join politics. Read to know more.

Sep 21, 2017

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Rex Tillerson says no yelling involved in Iran deal meeting

The United States said on 20 September it is weighing whether the Iranian nuclear deal serves its security interests even as Iran said it did not expect Washington to abandon the agreement.

Sep 21, 2017

Sant Kaushlendra Falahari Maharaj (Right)

Ram Rahim effect: Law student breaks silence, accuses Falahari Baba of rape

The victim's family was reluctant to level charges against 'Falahari Baba' initially, but broke their silence after Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's conviction.

Sep 21, 2017

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Donald Trump just made up an African country

Whilst addressing a working lunch of African leaders on 20 September, US President Donald Trump accidently made-up an African country. Trump made two references to a country called Nambia, which does not actually exist.

Sep 21, 2017

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Rescue efforts at Mexico school to save trapped girl

At least 230 people, including 21 schoolchildren, are dead after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked central Mexico on Tuesday afternoon, hitting on the 32nd anniversary of the biggest quake to strike the countrys capital.

Sep 21, 2017