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Hurricane Dorian intensifies into dangerous category 4 ahead Florida landfall

Trump cancelled a visit to Poland and Florida's governor expanded a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to make landfall on the Atlantic coast on Monday.

Aug 30, 2019

Missing UP law student who accused Chinmayanand of sexual harassment traced in Rajasthan

The woman, a student of Swami Shukdevanand Law College, was found in Rajasthan along with a friend.

Aug 30, 2019

Mumbai-based actress jumps to death from Oshiwara apartment terrace

Pearl Punjabi, who was in her early twenties, had been struggling to get into the movies for a long time.

Aug 30, 2019

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested ahead of weekend protests

The bespectacled Wong, who was 17 when he became the face of the student-led Umbrella Movement, has not been a prominent figure in current protests, which have no identifiable leaders..

Aug 30, 2019

Non-Hindu employees at Tirupati temple must quit: Jagan Mohan Reddy govt

There are an estimated 48 non-Hindu employees in TTD.

Aug 30, 2019

Oman-based financiers funnelling huge funds to Hamas, says US

The US Treasury Department "is targeting Jammal Trust Bank and its subsidiaries for brazenly enabling Hezbollah's financial activities," including sending payments to families of suicide bombers.

Aug 30, 2019

ISI agents copy hi-tech features in latest Rs 2,000 fake notes

Fake currency seized by police revealed that Pakistan operatives are printing Rs 2000 notes using special 'Optical Variable Ink' which is used by India.

Aug 30, 2019

Deal to buy 200 Kamov helicopters in focus during Modi's Russia visit

Russia agreed to supply 60 Kamov choppers in a fly-away condition and assemble the rest in India jointly with state-run aeronautical firm Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL).

Aug 29, 2019

Air India to ban single-use plastic products from October 2

The initiative to ban single-use plastic was first brought in India by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Aug 29, 2019

'Provide second set of uniforms, socks and shoes': Karnataka HC directs govt after 8-year-old files PIL

The PIL was filed in January by Manjunath who was studying in class 3 at the time and is now in class 4.

Aug 29, 2019

Who is Kannan Gopinathan? All you need to know about IAS officer who quit over article 370

Gopinathan, who was known for his active participation in relief work during the 2018 Kerala floods, said he decided to quit because he was disturbed by the denial fundamental rights in the Valley.

Aug 29, 2019

Jammu and Kashmir airports on high alert following Pakistan's bid to push terrorists

Jyoti Narayan, Joint DG with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, sounded a high alert for airports in Jammu and Kashmir and border areas.

Aug 29, 2019

Twitter mistakes banter for 'violent threats', suspends Mumbai lawyer's account

The thread also highlighted Twitter's lack of response to serious violent messages including rape threats that women receive by right-wing online trolls.

Aug 29, 2019

Security breach in Gujarat ports? Intel warns Pak infiltration into Kutch

The security has been tightened and BSF and Indian Coast Guard are put on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents in Gujarat.

Aug 29, 2019

Life after death real? Scientist shares compelling evidence of afterlife

Braud claimed that there are several instances where small children had shown signs of reincarnation which is irrefutable proof of life after death.

Aug 29, 2019