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India strongly raised H-1B visa issue with US, says Suresh Prabhu

Suresh Prabhu made the statement in Washington after the first US-India bilateral Trade Policy Forum under the Trump administration.

Oct 28, 2017

Bizarre 'glowing balls of light' spotted over Siberia [VIDEO]

Various reasons have been speculated for this strange occurrence, one of which states that Russian President Vladimir Putin had fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

Oct 28, 2017

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Woman doesn't need husband's consent to undergo abortion, says Supreme Court

The top court upheld the women's right to undergo an abortion while dismissing a petition filed by a man to seek damages from his wife who aborted a baby without his consent. Read on to know more.

Oct 28, 2017

The way THIS mouse gets punished for 'stealing' food is DISTURBING even if you are not an animal lover!

The incident is said to have reported in Mysuru, Karnataka.

Oct 28, 2017

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Banks shut down about 358 ATMs as government urges India to go cashless

Since the Modi-government's demonetisation drive and push towards a cashless economy, there has been a decline in the number of ATMs and between June and August 2017 the number has gone down by 358.

Oct 28, 2017

US could stay in Paris climate accord under the right conditions, Rex Tillerson says

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US waiting to see Pakistan take 'practical steps' against terrorism on its soil

A senior official said that the Donald Trump administration is acting swiftly on its strategy to battle against terror groups in South Asia.

Oct 28, 2017

Rohingya refugees walk in the rain as they are held by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) after illegally crossing the border, in Teknaf, Bangladesh.

Rohingya crisis: Bangladesh may introduce voluntary sterilisation at camps as it struggles to house refugees

Bangladesh had earlier encouraged birth control among the refugees, but the efforts had failed as these refugees do not know or understand much about the method and are often not allowed access to such facilities on Myanmar.

Oct 28, 2017

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says Hindustan is a country of Hindus but doesn't exclude others

The RSS chief also added that the society's cooperation is needed by the government to undergo development. Read on to what else did Bhagwat said.

Oct 28, 2017

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Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Catalan Parliament voted Friday to declare independence from Spain, prompting the Spanish Senate to invoke Article 155 of the constitution. This article allows the Spanish government to adopt the necessary means to force an autonomous community to comply with the general interests of Spain

Oct 28, 2017

Senior BJP leader says Narendra Modi was the reason behind Donald Trump's victory

Prem Kumar Dhumal made the statement while campaigning for MLA Hans Raj in Chamba's Churah Constituency.

Oct 28, 2017

Dead man wakes up: Starts breathing during funeral

The terrified relatives called the doctors who confirmed that Watson Doroteo was showing signs of life. He was then taken out of the coffin and rushed to hospital.

Oct 28, 2017

Karnataka opposition parties launch protests, demand resignation of KJ George

Both BJP and AAP has called for KJ George's resignation but he said that he will react only after the CBI completes its probe. Read on to know what BJP and AAP have said.

Oct 28, 2017

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Pope Francis speaks to International Space Station crew

Pope Francis made a phone call to the International Space Station today (Oct. 26) to ask its six occupants deep questions about humanitys place in the universe.

Oct 28, 2017