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Assembly Elections 2016: Eyes on Maoist hotbed as West Bengal, Assam go to polls Monday

About 40 percent of the polling booths in West Bengal has been declared as "critical" by the Election Commission.

Apr 3, 2016

No right to live in India if you won't chant Bharat Mata ki Jai, says Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis' remark was criticised by a Muslim cleric who said forcing certain things on people would give rise to hatred.

Apr 3, 2016

US plans third patrol near disputed South China Sea islands: Source

Washington will continue to challenge what it considers Beijing's unfounded maritime claims, U.S. officials said.

Apr 3, 2016

Islamic State group planted thousands of mines in Palmyra: Syrian army

An officer, who did not give his name, said the bombs left behind were linked so they could go off together.

Apr 3, 2016

Modi in Saudi Arabia: Indian PM arrives in Riyadh to 'win heart of Pakistan's friend'

This is the final stop of Modi's three-nation trip after visiting Belgium and the United States

Apr 2, 2016

Maharashtra: Women barred entry to Shani Shingnapur temple despite court order

Women activists who attempted to enter inner sanctum of Shani Shingnapur temple in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra stopped by locals.

Apr 2, 2016

Hajj 2016: Pakistan to remove application question 'offensive' to Shia Muslims

The question that reads "Are you Shia" will be rephrased to "Do you require Shia facilities?"

Apr 2, 2016

Kolkata flyover collapse: Death toll rises to 26, Rahul Gandhi visits site

Two more bodies were pulled out Saturday.

Apr 2, 2016

If I wanted, there would have been more victims in Paris attacks: Salah Abdeslam

Abdeslam, who is in prison, made the claim to his brother Friday, according to Belgian media BFMTV.

Apr 2, 2016

India hits out at China over blocked bid to ban Pakistani JeM chief Masood Azhar

China put India's proposal on hold Thursday reportedly "in consultation" with Pakistan.

Apr 2, 2016

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Radicalisation expert who tried to prevent youth from joining IS says police response was blasÃ©

Multiple attempts to flag up the flight risk were ignored by police.

Apr 1, 2016

North Korea to pursue nuclear and missile programme, says Pyongyang envoy to UN

A state of "semi-war" now exists on the Korean peninsula, envoy So Se Pyong told Reuters.

Apr 1, 2016

Mehbooba Mufti to be sworn in as J&K chief minister April 4

BJP leader Nirmal Singh, who was elected as the leader of legislature party last week, will take oath as the deputy chief minister.

Apr 1, 2016

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Easter egg hunters form human arrow to point out suspect to police

A group of young people on an Easter Egg hunt in Capel, Surrey, on 25 March helped local police find a fleeing suspect in a most unusual manner. The group formed a giant human arrow to point out to a police helicopter where the man was hiding.

Apr 1, 2016

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April Foolsâ€™ Day: Nissan creates video playing on similar company names

Japanese car maker Nissan decided to have some fun with its brand name on April Foolsâ€™ Day, releasing a video in which its name gets mixed up with companies with similar names. In the video a Nissan staff member playing the role of a news anchor with an obviously fake moustache reports on a flying object created by Nissan and noodle maker Nissin that makes an unexpected landing at the headquarters of conglomerate Nissen.

Apr 1, 2016

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