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Olivier Dassault, French billionaire MP died in chopper crash; Macron calls it "great loss"

Calling the sudden death of French billionaire politician Olivier Dassault, President Emmanuel Macron said "he never ceased to serve our country."

Mar 8, 2021

Depressed over looks, schoolboy jumps to death from Noida high-rise

In a tragic incident, a class 11 student jumped to his death from his 15th floor apartment in Noida's sector 78.

Mar 8, 2021

China talks peace, partnership, prosperity with India | Details inside

China on Sunday talked peace, partnership and prosperity with India, insisting that it is committed to settling the boundary dispute with New Delhi through dialogue and consultations.

Mar 7, 2021

Telangana declares holiday for women employees on Mar 8

The Telangana government has declared a holiday for all women employees in the state on Monday on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Mar 7, 2021

CM Yediyurappa to present Karnataka Budget on Monday | Details inside

Amid the Covid pandemic and its year-long fallout, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is set to present the state Budget for ensuing fiscal year 2021-22 in the Assembly on Monday, an official said on Sunday.

Mar 7, 2021

Pope Francis Compares Abortion To Hiring A Hitman

In Iraq's ruined city of Mosul, Pope Francis hears of life under Islamic State

Muslim and Christian residents in the ruined Iraqi city of Mosul told Pope Francis of their lives under brutal Islamic State rule on Sunday as the pontiff blessed their vow to rise up from ashes and told them that "fraternity is more durable than fratricide."

Mar 7, 2021

Protests erupt across Myanmar; Suu Kyi party official dies in custody

An official from the party of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi died overnight in police custody, associates said, while protests were held in at least half a dozen cities in some of the most widespread action against the coup last month.

Mar 7, 2021

After open-heart surgery, this orangutan receives coronavirus vaccine

Four orangutans and five bonobos in a zoo in California have now received the coronavirus vaccine

Mar 7, 2021

Dream of Sonar Bangla will be fulfilled: PM Modi at BJP's mega rally in Kolkata

Preparing a roadmap for the upcoming state Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government has shattered the expectations of people in West Bengal.

Mar 7, 2021

UFO mystery: NFL star claims to have seen signs of alien activity in Texas

NFL star Baker Mayfield claimed to have seen a mysterious UFO dropping towards Lake Travis, and he believes it as a crucial sign of alien existence

Mar 7, 2021

Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP, says "I'm A Pure Cobra"

National Award winning Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty on Sunday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s mega show at Kolkata's iconic brigade parade ground.

Mar 7, 2021

Chandigarh traffic cop cradles baby on duty, sparks debate over lack of daycare facility

A traffic cop from Chandigarh caused debate after videos of her performing her duties while holding a baby surfaced. While some lauded her spirit, others thought it was not a matter of spirit but the lack of child care facilities for women on duty.

Mar 7, 2021

Here comes a new pill that can knock down Covid-19 the way Tamiflu did

The development of the new pill could catalyze the human fight against the deadly Covid-19 pandemic that has already claimed the lives of more than 2.6 million people worldwide

Mar 7, 2021

Patna lawyer enjoys lunch during zoom session, solicitor-general's reaction leaves netizen in splits

A viral video shows a lawyer from Patna High Court enjoys his meal while forgetting to turn his camera off during a virtual court session.

Mar 7, 2021

Biden appoints Chiraag Bains and Pronita Gupta as policy advisors

Soon after he joked that Indian-Americans were taking over the US, Biden appointed Chiraag Bains and Pronita Gupta as special assistants for advising him on domestic policies to reiterate the point

Mar 7, 2021