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Ertuğrul: Kashmiri parents naming newborns after Turkish blockbuster series

In view of Diriliş Ertuğrul's immense popularity, parents in Kashmir are now naming their newborns after the lead character of the Turkish drama. Despite erratic internet speed and the Covid-19 lockdown, here's how people in the Valley find solace in the show.

Jun 3, 2020

Fake vehicle RCs, insurance policies: Bengaluru Police uncover scam, arrest two

Bengaluru City Police team led by PI Hazresh busted fake insurance and RC card scam, arresting two of the accused.

Jun 3, 2020

Chinese PLA Tibet Military Command drills

Amid border stand-off with India, Chinese PLA Tibet military command holds night-time high altitude drills

During the mock battle, PLA scouts fired more than 2,000 munitions, including mortar shells, rifle grenades and rockets and "and tested their combat capability under a harsh environment".

Jun 3, 2020

Trains rescheduled, diverted due to cyclone Nisarga in Mumbai | Full list here

As per the Central Railways, the timings of 02542 LTT-Gorakhpur, 06345 LTT-Thiruvananthapuram, 01061 LTT-Darbhanga, 01071 LTT-Varanasi, 01019 CSMT-Bhubaneshwar special trains, which were scheduled to leave Mumbai area during the daytime, were changed to night.

Jun 3, 2020

Justin Trudeau Pledges Greater Flexibility For Canadas Contribution To NATO Maritime Forces

Watch: Justin Trudeau pauses for 20 secs before replying to question on Donald Trump

When a reporter asked for further comment on Trump's words and actions, Trudeau said: "My job as a Canadian prime minister is to stand up for Canadians."

Jun 3, 2020

Protesters gather at the scene where George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was pinned down by a police officer kneeling on his neck before later dying in hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 26, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Miller

Meet Rahul Dubey, the Indian man who provided shelter to protesters in Washington

As Dubey provided shelter for over 60 protestors in his home, his neighbors pitched in by handing milk over the fence.

Jun 3, 2020

Can Modi govt confirm that no Chinese soldiers entered India? Asks Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also attached a news report that said that India-China will hold a top-level military meeting on June 6 in a bid to resolve the troop confrontation in eastern Ladakh.

Jun 3, 2020

'I want justice': Mother of Floyd's daughter says he was a good man, father

The grieving mother of George Floyd's daughter demanded justice for him, saying he was a good father who did not deserve to die face down on the pavement, pinned under the weight of three police officers.

Jun 3, 2020

Delhi HC dismisses Sasikala's plea: 'Voters have right to know whom politicians meet behind closed doors'

While dismissing Tamil Nadu politician Sasikala Pushpa's plea for removing the photographs/blocking access to them, the court directed her to equally pay costs of Two lakh each to social media sites.

Jun 3, 2020

Bigotry seems emboldened: George W Bush aims veiled criticism at Donald Trump

Former President Bush, contrasting Trump approach, says protesters should be heard

Former President George W. Bush said the killing of George Floyd reflected a "shocking failure" concerning racism in the country, and urged that protesters be heard, in sharp contrast to fellow Republican Donald Trump's get-tough approach.

Jun 3, 2020

Major fire breaks out in Tughlakabad slum, over 200 shanties gutted

A fire that broke out in Valmiki Basti of Tughlaqabad's slum area early Wednesday, June 3, was brought under control. More than 200 shanties were burnt to ashes, leaving hundreds of its residents homeless.

Jun 3, 2020

Study panning anti-malaria drug Trump took against Covid-19 faces new questions

British medical journal the Lancet said it had concerns about data behind an influential article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients, a conclusion that undercut scientific interest in the medicine championed by US President Donald Trump.

Jun 3, 2020

Cyclone Nisarga: An overview of Mumbai's preparedness to confront the destructive storm

Cyclone Nisarga is expected to make landfall in Mumbai as a 'severe storm' with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.

Jun 3, 2020

Bihar govt distributes condoms to migrants; they demand food, jobs

The Bihar government has managed to distribute 2 lakh family planning kits to migrant workers so far under a newly-launched initiative to control population.

Jun 3, 2020

Six kids buried alive in Assam; three landslides claim many more lives in region

At least 21 people, including three children and 10 women, were killed in three separate landslides in southern Assam on Tuesday. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condoled the deaths and asked the district administrations to take all steps to help the affected families.

Jun 3, 2020

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Ertuğrul: Kashmiri parents naming newborns after Turkish blockbuster series

Fake vehicle RCs, insurance policies: Bengaluru Police uncover scam, arrest two

Amid border stand-off with India, Chinese PLA Tibet military command holds night-time high altitude drills

Trains rescheduled, diverted due to cyclone Nisarga in Mumbai | Full list here

Watch: Justin Trudeau pauses for 20 secs before replying to question on Donald Trump

Meet Rahul Dubey, the Indian man who provided shelter to protesters in Washington

Can Modi govt confirm that no Chinese soldiers entered India? Asks Rahul Gandhi

'I want justice': Mother of Floyd's daughter says he was a good man, father

Delhi HC dismisses Sasikala's plea: 'Voters have right to know whom politicians meet behind closed doors'

Former President Bush, contrasting Trump approach, says protesters should be heard

Major fire breaks out in Tughlakabad slum, over 200 shanties gutted

Study panning anti-malaria drug Trump took against Covid-19 faces new questions

Cyclone Nisarga: An overview of Mumbai's preparedness to confront the destructive storm

Bihar govt distributes condoms to migrants; they demand food, jobs

Six kids buried alive in Assam; three landslides claim many more lives in region

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]