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Big day for Police & Army in Kashmir; 4 terrorists arrested

In a big win for J&K Police & Indian Army, two terrorists of Hizbul Mujahideen and two overground workers were nabbed from Handwara and Awanitpora areas.

Jun 12, 2017

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Cabinet reshuffle: Whos in and whos out?

Theresa May has brought prominent Leave campaigner Michael Gove back to her front bench, appointing him as environment secretary. The UK prime minister has also promoted her ally Damian Green to minister for the cabinet office, with him effectively becoming her number two in government.

Jun 12, 2017

India releases 11 Pakistani civil prisoners via Wagah Border as 'goodwill gesture'

The release of the prisoners comes four days after PM Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit after 17 months.

Jun 12, 2017

Women staff of Gurgaon club thrash molester; video goes viral

The incident occurred in a club at MG Road on June 10, when a man in a drunken state approached one of the women employees and reportedly groped her.

Jun 12, 2017

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defends Catalonias independence referendum

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola attended a pro-independence rally in Barcelona on Sunday (June 11) and defended Catalonias right to vote, after the head of the region Carles Puigdemont announced on Friday that they would hold a referendum on splitting from Spain on 1 October. Speaking to a large crowd gathered at the Montjuic fountains, the former Barcelona player said the Catalans would decide their future by voting despite the Spanish governments constant refusal, and called for the international community to support Catalonia against an authoritarian state. Puigdemonts announcement has exacerbated the confrontation with the central government in Madrid which says such a vote is illegal and must not take place. The Spanish government said that it would block any attempt to hold a vote as soon as the referendum announcement was formally rubber-stamped by Catalan authorities.

Jun 12, 2017

Syria: Did US-backed troops violate Geneva convention by using white phosphorus on ISIS in Raqqa? [VIDEO + PHOTOS]

Troops backed by the United States may have violated the Geneva Convention by using what looks like white phosphorus in the Syrian city of Raqqa. Watch the video of the attacks here.

Jun 12, 2017

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Met Police issue CCTV after man assaulted in Trafalgar Square

Police have issued CCTV after a man was left with serious injuries following an assault in central London.Officers were called at around 00:40 on Saturday, June 3, to reports that a man had collapsed after being assaulted in Trafalgar Square. The 50-year-old is in hospital in a critical but stable condition. The victim was assaulted in the area outside the National Gallery - no weapons were involved.Two male suspects are believed to be involved and the Metropolitan Police are appealing for information.

Jun 12, 2017

Karnataka bandh gets lukewarm response; pro-Kannada group leader Vatal Nagaraj in preventive custody

The bandh was called by pro-Kannada group 'Kannada Okkoota' to put pressure on the Centre to intervene in the Mahadayi River water dispute and provide a permanent solution to the water crisis in north Karnataka.

Jun 12, 2017

Suvarna Raj, a para-athlete who was given an upper berth to sleep in.

India takes pride in bullet trains but para-athlete forced to sleep on floor of Garib Rath Express

Suvarna Raj's request for a lower berth was not only ignored by railway authorities, but also by fellow passengers who refused to coordinate with her.

Jun 12, 2017

Supertrain Tejas Express starts 3 hours late; yet reaches destination a minute before schedule

The technologically advanced train, which started three hours behind schedule from Goa's Karmali, reached the destination before time, leaving the passengers stunned.

Jun 12, 2017

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte insists he did not seek US support in fight against Isis militants

Duterte claimed he was not aware until [US troops] arrived that the US had sent support to the fight against the insurgency in Marawi. The controversial president has taken a hostile stance towards the US in recent months, and has now vowed to eject US military trainers and advisers from the country.

Jun 12, 2017

Kolkata to get India's first underwater metro connecting Howrah and Sealdah

Kolkata, the City of Joy, will soon treat its commuters to an underwater metro that will pass 30 metres under the Hooghly River and connect Howrah and Sealdah.

Jun 12, 2017

Indian-origin Priti Patel in charge of Brexit as British PM Theresa May announces Cabinet

Indian-origin Priti Patel — one of the 12 Indian-origin politicians to be elected recently — will oversee Brexit, according to the Cabinet formed by newly re-elected British Prime Minister Theresa May. Read to know more.

Jun 12, 2017

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Eat less, read less, save more: Staff gives Air India a few cost-cutting tips

Saving the Maharaja will require a clean-and-jerk lift of a Rs 54,000-crore burden off his long suffering back. But this delightful possibility is as remote as Air India finding a new buyer.

Jun 12, 2017

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Manchester rally Against Hate led by former EDL leader Tommy Robinson turns nasty

Police made several arrests after a Manchester rally led by former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson turned nasty on June 11. Around a thousand English Defence League supporters faced off with anti-fascist groups. Local media reports said several EDL supporters forced their way through the police line along Station Approach near Piccadilly Station, pushing officers to the ground.

Jun 12, 2017

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