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Meet this super-quirky horse who will leave you in splits [VIRAL VIDEO]

Watch what this horse from China who plays dead every time his owner tries to ride him.

Jun 8, 2017

Here's why this BJP legislator wants to ban momos in India

For the past five months, Ramesh Arora has been campaigning hard to ban much-loved street food momos saying that it causes cancer.

Jun 8, 2017

Manual scavenging continues unabated; Mysore panchayat president the alleged culprit

Panchayat president Geeta claims that she did not force civic worker Ganesh and that she was being "targeted." Read to know more.

Jun 8, 2017

As UK votes, ISIS magazine warns of more Manchester Arena-like attacks

ISIS has claimed in the latest edition of its new magazine Rumiyah that it will continue attacks in the Western world. Read to know more.

Jun 8, 2017

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Dogs at polling stations takes social media by storm yet again

The hashtag #dogsatpollingstations is trending again on the day of Britains snap election called by Theresa May, and voters have been making the most of the opportunity to snap their pets.

Jun 8, 2017

Mandsaur, farmers' protest, Mandsaur agitation, Madhya Pradesh protest

Wrong mouth open? While army chief Bipin Rawat speaks too much of jingoism, PM Modi keeps mum on MP farmers' fiasco

In India, unlike Pakistan, the civilian rulers are known to speak more. But nowadays, while the army's chief is seen making too many remarks related to Kashmir and war, the prime minister is seen not issuing a comment even when MP is burning.

Jun 8, 2017

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Fires near Cape Town force evacuations

Fires in the countryside east of Cape Town forced evacuations, including in the popular resort town of Knysna, on June 7, local media reported. Video posted to a social media website showed a building in Knysna burning while flames engulfed the hillsides around the town.

Jun 8, 2017

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Fires near Cape Town force evacuations

Jun 8, 2017

Iraqi Kurds plan Kurdistan independence referendum on September 25

Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region on Wednesday announced it would hold a referendum on independence on September 25. Read to know more.

Jun 8, 2017

Here are 10 things to know about Indian-American NASA astronaut candidate Raja Chari

Indian-American Raja Chari features prominently among the 12 astronaut candidates chosen by NASA for future space missions. Read to know more about him.

Jun 8, 2017

Reaching for the stars, literally! Minor planet in the Milky Way to be named after a Bengaluru girl

Sahithi Pingali, a class 12 student of the Inventure Academy in Bengaluru, will soon have a minor planet in the Milky Way named after her.

Jun 8, 2017

Gurgaon gangrape case: All 3 accused arrested; FIR throws up more gory details

The men took the 23-year-old woman to an vacant plot where they dragged her out of the auto-rickshaw, snatched away her daughter and covered the baby's mouth to stop her from wailing, while each one took turns to rape.

Jun 8, 2017