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Narendra Modi's dig at Manmohan Singh: Has the protesting Congress always backed the former prime minister?

The Congress strongly protested against Modi's "bathing with raincoat on" jibe at Singh but it was its vice-president Rahul Gandhi who had once trashed his govt in public.

Feb 8, 2017

Goldfish, tumor, health, UK, weird news,

This family went out of their way to save their 20-year-old pet goldfish Bob!

Goldfish Bob's operation carried on by the Veterinary doctor was 30 minutes long.

Feb 8, 2017

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Sasikala Natarajan's interview: O Panneerselvam, Cauvery water issue and other takeaways

Sasikala Natarajan spoke to an English news channel on Wednesday (Feb 8) about her political tussle to become the CM of Tamil Nadu.

Feb 8, 2017

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Three adorable tiger cubs born at Cincinnati Zoo

Three Malayan tiger cubs were born at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden on February 3, and are now being cared for in the zoo’s nursery. First-time mom Cinta’s maternal instincts did not kick in and vets, concerned that the cubs body temperatures would dip too low without the warmth of moms body, made the call to remove them from the den. The cubs will be cared for in the nursery for now.

Feb 8, 2017

States, UTs will now be ranked for digital transactions by Niti Aayog

A Committee of Chief Ministers was made by Niti Aayog on digital payments and the interim report was sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 24.

Feb 8, 2017

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Man jailed for feeding his hamster LSD and cannabis

Corey Lee Destrow, 22, of Brock Close, Lancaster and Nchinmunya Ntembe, 22, of Cypress Close, Lancaster have been charged with animal cruelty offences after the video emerged online. Ntembe, admitted five animal cruelty offences, including failing to meet the needs of two dogs.

Feb 8, 2017

Pakistan summons India's deputy high commissioner over "unprovoked ceasefire violation" by Indian troops

A 25-year-old construction worker reportedly died in the firing incident.

Feb 8, 2017

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H1-B visa: More than 100 tech start ups urge US President Donald Trump against executive order

The H-1B and L1 work visas are majorly used by Indian IT professionals. Currently, the cap on H1B visas stands at 65,000, of which 25,000-35,000 are issued to Indian nationals.

Feb 8, 2017

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Elizabeth Warren reads 30-year-old letter on Facebook live after being sent out of US senate

Mr. President, Mr. President, Republican majority leader Mitch McConell interrupted Liberal Democratic Elizabeth Warren as she was reading a 30-year-old letter by Martin Luther King Juniors wife, Coretta Scott King. However, this wasn’t going to stop her reading the letter, which she did just outside the door on Facebook live.

Feb 8, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Amid feud between AIADMK chief Sasikala and former CM O Panneerselvam, Congress blames BJP for mess

Several Congress leaders have taken to Twitter to blame the BJP because TN Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, who also has charge of Maharashtra, is still in Mumbai.

Feb 8, 2017

The top 5 most luxurious train journeys in India, for those who like the good life

Belmond Royal Scotsman has launched a luxury spa called the Bamford Haybarn Spa. India has not one, but five luxury trains complete with multi-cuisine restaurants, spas, and comfortable suites.

Feb 8, 2017

Turkey fires more than 4,000 civil servants, including teachers and police personnel

The mass dismissal is the latest in the purge ever since a failed coup attempt in July 2016.

Feb 8, 2017

Bengali actress Bitasta Saha found dead at home in Kolkata; Facebook posts hint she committed suicide

Bengali actress Bitasta Saha's semi-decomposed body was found hanging from the ceiling of her house.

Feb 8, 2017

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Colombia begins FARC-style talks with nation’s second-biggest rebel group

Colombias Marxist National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels began official peace talks with the government on 7 February, in a bid to end their part in a five-decade conflict. The ELN is hoping to get an agreement like that negotiated with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The negotiations will cover similar issues such as political participation, disarmament and compensation for victims.

Feb 8, 2017

Topless Argentinian women take to streets in protest over right to sunbathe semi-nude

The protests sparked after police asked some bare-breasted women to leave a nearby beach.

Feb 8, 2017

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