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95-year-old Meghalaya Church gutted, two killed

Built-in 1924, the fire broke out in the Church at about 3.30 a.m. and left the wooden structured place of worship totally gutted. Several houses adjacent to the Church were damaged due to the impact of blazing fire.

Nov 17, 2019

Russia says India delaying signing helicopters deal: Executive

India and Russia signed a deal in 2015 under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' programme.

Nov 17, 2019

India's rapid-fire nuclear missile tests: What's the message, who's the target?

India's Strategic Forces Command successfully conducted a night flight test of nuclear-capable Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-II with 2,000km range on Saturday; DRDO lines up K-5, Brahmos tests in quick succession

Nov 17, 2019

India may soon have personal data protection law

Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has already said that the government plans to soon introduce the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 in Parliament.

Nov 17, 2019

Congress announces 6 more candidates for Karnataka by-polls

The elections will be held for 15 assembly constituencies, of which 12 were held by Congress.

Nov 17, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Pawar-Uddhav-Sonia to meet on last leg of tripartite talks

The power-sharing agreement is in the final stage. Sharad Pawar is scheduled to meet Congress emissaries named by Sonia Gandhi on Monday in New Delhi.

Nov 17, 2019

Back from the dead: Man 'lynched' 3 months back, returns home in Bihar

The deceased, initially identified as Krishna Manjhi from Nisarpur village, was beaten to death on August 10.

Nov 17, 2019

UP Shia Waqf Board chief compares AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi to Baghdadi

Rizvi accused Owaisi of pushing Muslims towards acts of terror and bloodshed through his speeches.

Nov 17, 2019

Sri Lanka strongman Rajapaksa set to become president after rival concedes defeat

Rajapaksa, who oversaw the military defeat of Tamil separatists under his brother and then president Mahinda Rajapaksa 10 years ago, has promised strong leadership.

Nov 17, 2019

Asaduddin Owaisi vs Koena Mitra: '#IdiotOwaisi I want our 40,000 temples back' trends

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi tweeted, "I want my masjid back." In a counter attack, actress Koena Mitra wrote "#IdiotOwaisi I want our 40,000 temples back." which is now trending on Twitter.

Nov 17, 2019

Life after Death real? NDE victim says Yes, citing memory of seeing standing spirits in clouds

Adding up the heat to the existence of life after death, Timothy claimed that his senses were more vivid than usual during the near-death experience.

Nov 17, 2019

PMC bank scam: EOW arrests BJP leader's son Rajneet Singh

Singh was a director of the bank and is the son of senior state BJP leader Sardar Tara Singh, a former legislator from Mulund.

Nov 17, 2019

Indian tax officials find Modi's targets too taxing, some quit

The target has been maintained even though Modi recently approved a massive cut in corporate taxes, which are part of direct taxes.

Nov 17, 2019

Chinmayanand case: SC allows former union minister to access victim's statement

The victim had filed an appeal in the apex court against the November 7 order of the Allahabad High Court, which held that Chinmayanand was entitled to get a certified copy of her statement.

Nov 17, 2019

Wind helps Delhi air quality improve slightly

According to reports, an increase in local Delhi wind speed is forecasted for the next three days which may increase ventilation and improve air quality marginally and the stubble transport-level winds are now from North and relatively offside for stubble transport.

Nov 17, 2019