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SC to re-examine if Hinduism is a way of life or just a religion; and if it is fair to be used to seek votes

The latest hearing is set to have profound political implications ahead of assembly elections in five states.

Oct 18, 2016

Irom Sharmila launches People's Resurgence Justice Alliance, will fight elections in Manipur

The human rights activist had earlier this year broken her 16-year-long fast, which she had undertaken to have AFSPA repealed from the state.

Oct 18, 2016

This 16-year-old is Gujarat's youngest licensed pilot

On Monday, Varija Shah flew a two-seater Cessna and hovered over the city of Ahmedabad for about 20 minutes.

Oct 18, 2016

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: MNS threatens to vandalise multiplex theatres; producers seek police protection

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil controversy: MNS threatens to vandalise multiplex theatres; producers seek police protection

The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has intensified protest against the release of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Oct 18, 2016

Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng (L) and Chen Dong

It's cool! Here's what the Chinese astronauts first chatted about on the Shenzhou-11 space mission

The mission's main objective is to dock with the Tiangong-2 space laboratory and gain experience from a 30-day residence.

Oct 18, 2016

Mythological wars? UP Cabinet approves Ram Leela theme park after Centre announces Ramayana museum

BSP chief Mayawati questioned their intentions and the timing of the announcements since the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections are in the offing.

Oct 18, 2016

Martyr's wife returns Sena Medal ahead of PM Modi's visit to Ludhiana

In the past 29 years, hawaldar Kashmir Singh's family has only received a piece of land for establishing a memorial.

Oct 18, 2016

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Satellite footage shows Typhoons Sarika and Haima

Satellite footage from the Japanese Himawari 8 weather satellite shows Typhoon Sarika and Haima moving across the South China Sea and Philippine Sea on 18 October. Typhoon Sarika has killed two people after making landfall in the Philippines and is now hitting the southern Chinese island province of Hainan. Typhoon Haima could bring winds over 130mph and torrential rain when it hits northern Luzon in the Philippines.

Oct 18, 2016

Varanasi stampede: Five from Jai Gurudev sect booked for giving false information

The crowd had gathered for an event organised by the followers of late spiritual leader Jai Gurudev.

Oct 18, 2016

Ghaziabad-based politician's brother thrashes minors, injects petrol in their rectum on suspicion of stolen mobile phone

Two minors are admitted in a hospital in Delhi, while the 24-year-old victim is admitted in a hospital in Loni.

Oct 18, 2016

Himachal Pradesh: PM Modi says everyone is talking about the feats of Indian Army

PM Modi visited Himachal Pradesh for the first time after becoming the prime minister.

Oct 18, 2016

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Masked men steal luxury puppies from Houston pet store

A pet store in Houston Texas, was robbed on 14 October by four masked men in a pickup truck. According to the owners of the pet shop, the thieves took four English bulldogs worth between $3,500-5,000 (£2,857-4,081) each, as well as two French bulldogs worth about $3,500 a puppy. The store is offering a $800 reward for each puppy.

Oct 18, 2016

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How drones are being used in the fight against poachers

Zimbabwe and Malawi have started using South African drones to combat poaching. As part of the Air Shepherd program, Drone Solutions is providing drones to national parks that use live infrared footage to track poachers and help guide ground teams. Elephants and rhinos are hunted for their ivory and horns and can have their tusks hacked off while they are still alive or are simply killed for them. Elephant populations fell at least 30% between 2007 and 2014, whilst around 1,000 rhinos are killed each year to supply demand for rhino horn.

Oct 18, 2016