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Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as Sri Lankan Prime Minister as constitutional crisis ends

Wickremesinghe, 69, was administered the oath of office by President Maithripala Sirisena, who had sacked him on October 26 in a controversial move which plunged the island nation into an unprecedented constitutional crisis.

Dec 16, 2018

Bengaluru: Anonymous caller blackmails JD(S) manager over alleged misuse of party funds

The caller claims to be calling from Dubai and has been harassing the party official, Devaraj for the past one week (since December 4) and has said that he knows how the party funds have been misused and wants the manager to admit to it.

Dec 16, 2018

Make India better place for women: Mamata Banerjee urges people on Nirbhaya anniversary

"Today is the sixth anniversary of the horrific Delhi Nirbhaya case. The incident shook the country. As a society, we must make this country a better place for women. Say no to violence against women," she tweeted.

Dec 16, 2018

Sabarimala: Kerala Police denies entry into temple for 4 transgenders

Speaking to the media, Ananya, one of the four, said that they were subjected to ridicule, threats and was asked to return by the police at Erumely, the first base camp at the temple town.

Dec 16, 2018

Indian Railways to run 800 special trains for Kumbh Mela pilgrims

These trains would be in addition to the regular trains run by the North Central Railway (NCR). PRO NCR Amit Malviya said, "Six special trains will come to Allahabad from different railway zones of the country for pilgrims and tourists participating in the Kumbh Mela."

Dec 16, 2018

Kerala: Open firing at controversial actress Leena Paul's luxury salon in Kochi; no casualties reported

No one was hurt during the shocking incident which took place during the afternoon at the city's heartland. The police are searching the CCTV footages to identify the criminals involved in the act.

Dec 16, 2018

Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine speaks during a debate on US president's decision to withdraw the US from the COP 21 Climate agreement

Over 200 nations agree on rules to operationalise Paris Climate deal

Negotiations at the UN Climate Change Conference, also known as COP24, dragged on into the final hours of Saturday, one full day beyond the original deadline, suffering some holdback due to certain objections of Brazil and Turkey.

Dec 16, 2018

IIT Madras removes posters segregating vegetarians and non-vegetarians

The leading university found itself in the news for the wrong reasons when photos of their mess posters segregating vegetarians and non-vegetarians' entry and wash basins came up on social media.

Dec 16, 2018

New York man charged with hate crime for assaulting Indian-origin woman on subway

Allasheed Allah, 54, was arraigned on Thursday and charged with assault as a hate crime and aggravated harassment against Avneet Kaur, 20, for the attack in New York City's Queens borough last month.

Dec 15, 2018

NGT sets aside TN govt order to close Vedanta's Sterlite plant

At least 13 people were killed and several injured on May 22, when police had opened fire on a huge crowd protesting against environment pollution allegedly caused by the plant.

Dec 15, 2018

Modi government behind 'factual bloomers' in SC Rafale verdict: Congress

Congress leader and advocate Kapil Sibal said the Friday verdict had "factual bloomers" for which the Modi-led Centre was responsible.

Dec 15, 2018

The alleged militants who were killed during an encounter with security personnel at Newa village in Jammu and Kashmir Pulwama district on June 30, 2016.

Kashmir: Civilian deaths during encounters haunt again as leaders question security forces

The number of civilian deaths during protests and encounter sites this year is 94, a report by the J&K government said.

Dec 15, 2018

MNF chief Zoramthanga sworn in as new Mizoram Chief Minister

Zoramthanga was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor K Rajasekharan during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan here. Zoramthanga took oath in Mizo language.

Dec 15, 2018

Did Nostradamus predict World War 3, Narendra Modi's return in 2019?

As per a section of researchers, Nostradamus had predicted World War 3 and the Lok Sabha election win of Narendra Modi

Dec 15, 2018

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Upcoming Blood Moon in January could mark beginning of apocalypse, claims Christian pastor

Popular Christian pastor Paul Begley has outlandishly claimed that the blood moon in January could mark the beginning of an apocalypse

Dec 15, 2018

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Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as Sri Lankan Prime Minister as constitutional crisis ends

Bengaluru: Anonymous caller blackmails JD(S) manager over alleged misuse of party funds

Make India better place for women: Mamata Banerjee urges people on Nirbhaya anniversary

Sabarimala: Kerala Police denies entry into temple for 4 transgenders

Indian Railways to run 800 special trains for Kumbh Mela pilgrims

Kerala: Open firing at controversial actress Leena Paul's luxury salon in Kochi; no casualties reported

Over 200 nations agree on rules to operationalise Paris Climate deal

IIT Madras removes posters segregating vegetarians and non-vegetarians

New York man charged with hate crime for assaulting Indian-origin woman on subway

NGT sets aside TN govt order to close Vedanta's Sterlite plant

Modi government behind 'factual bloomers' in SC Rafale verdict: Congress

Kashmir: Civilian deaths during encounters haunt again as leaders question security forces

MNF chief Zoramthanga sworn in as new Mizoram Chief Minister

Did Nostradamus predict World War 3, Narendra Modi's return in 2019?

Upcoming Blood Moon in January could mark beginning of apocalypse, claims Christian pastor

Nadal on course; sets up quarterfinal clash against American Fritz at Wimbledon

Same order, different bills; Zomato faces flak for overcharging customers online [details]

Chhattisgarh Police in Ghaziabad to arrest TV anchor over 'doctored' tape