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Protests erupt after Donald Trump signs Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline orders

Trump signed executive orders on 24 January to reverse former president Barack Obama’s December move to block construction of the pipelines. Protesters gathered in several major cities across the United States in the evening, including Washington and New York.

Jan 25, 2017

Pak-based terrorists with Afghan passports might sneak into New Delhi ahead of Republic Day parade: Intelligence

Indian security agencies have conducted a fresh recce of the sensitive areas.

Jan 25, 2017

Syria's 7-year-old activist Bana al-Abed appeals to Donald Trump to help Syrian children

Bana gained thousands of followers on Twitter as she tweeted about her ordeal in the war-ravaged Aleppo.

Jan 25, 2017

Career women are now asking for a less punishing life for themselves: Writer Sudha Menon | INTERVIEW

Sudha Menon's book, Devi, Diva or She-Devil: The Smart Career Woman's Survival Guide, aims to inspire women through stories of idols like Mary Kom and Farah Khan.

Jan 25, 2017

Watch: BJP's Vinay Katiyar says there are prettier campaigners than Priyanka Gandhi [VIDEO]

Priyanka Gandhi had been named in the list of star campaigners for the Congress in the UP elections.

Jan 25, 2017

Long live print media! The beginning of the end of Indian newspapers may have just started

The threat of digitisation has resulted in huge retrenchments and salary cuts at Indian newspapers, and sadly, this is just the beginning.

Jan 25, 2017

ISIS-affected children return to school in east Mosul, Iraq

ISIS-scarred children go back to school in Mosul

After two years of living in Iraq's besieged city of east Mosul under ISIS-dictated extremism, thousands of schoolchildren are returning to classrooms with help from UNICEF.

Jan 25, 2017

Netherlands 'counters' Trump's war on women, set to launch an international abortion fund

The Dutch govt has taken the war in its stride and is planning to counter Trump's anti-abortion agenda with a global fund to finance access to birth control and abortion.

Jan 25, 2017

Did you try typing 'Rain' on Facebook to see 'raining newsfeed'? Here's the truth behind the viral message

Many are still waiting to see rain on their computer and mobile screens after typing "Rain" on Facebook.

Jan 25, 2017

Republic Day Rehearsals: Unique views through the lens as India gears up to celebrate 68th Republic Day

India celebrates its 68th Republic Day on January 26, 2017

Jan 25, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 1 army officer, 4 of a family killed in two avalanches

The two avalanches hit Ganderbal and Bandipora districts of the state on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, eight jawans who were reportedly missing, were rescued.

Jan 25, 2017

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Jallikattu ban: Animal Welfare Board of India moves SC challenging controversial Jallikattu Bill

The petition came after the state assembly passed an amendment bill, in a special session on Monday, to hold Jallikattu events across the state without obstacles.

Jan 25, 2017

Dakota Access Pipelines: Trump signs orders clearing way for controversial oil project

The order is set to benefit oil producers in North Dakota and Canada as the pipeline in the region will provide them with a quicker route for crude oil to reach US Gulf Coast refineries.

Jan 25, 2017

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President Trump could sign executive orders to ban refugees, build Mexico wall

Keeping the promises made during his election campaign, US President Donald Trump has started signing executive orders in the first week after taking office. He is expected to sign a few more orders on Wednesday (25 January), including his proposed plans of putting a four-month halt on all refugee admissions in the US.

Jan 25, 2017

Kamal Haasan and Subramanian Swamy engage in a Twitter spat over Jallikattu controversy

Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan (Hassan) has given a fitting reply to BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, who ranted against the actor on Twitter.

Jan 25, 2017

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