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Indian Ambassador to Austria Renu Pall recalled for financial irregularities, breach of rules

Renu Pall had been "fraudulently claiming the VAT refunds and misrepresenting facts in various permissions" granted by the government.

Dec 30, 2019

Outgoing Army chief General Bipin Rawat named India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Chief of Defence Staff will be the principal military advisor to the defence minister and head the new Department of Military Affairs to ensure jointness in training, logistics and procurement of the three services.

Dec 30, 2019

Know Pakistan's plan of using honeytrap to target Indian Army jawans

Pakistan intelligence agency ISI has prepared a big plan to trap the Indian security forces personnel through honey trapping on social media.

Dec 30, 2019

Maharashtra man kills mother to give her 'mukti' from her health issues

The incident took place in Tarapur town when the accused, Jaiprakash Dhibhi hit his mother Chandrawati with an iron rod while she was in the kitchen at their home and the woman died on spot.

Dec 30, 2019

Priyanka Gandhi takes ride on scooty, owner gets traffic ticket for no helmets

The Lucknow traffic police handed over a challan of Rs 6,300 to the owner of the scooter on which Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra rode on Saturday, December 28.

Dec 30, 2019

Indian Navy bans use of smartphones, social media at naval bases, warships; here's why

The recent development came after the recent arrest of seven navy personnel for allegedly leaking sensitive information to an espionage racket with links to Pakistan.

Dec 30, 2019

Trump aides call US strikes on Iraq and Syria 'successful,' warn of potential further action

The US military carried out the strikes on Sunday against the Kataib Hezbollah militia group in response to the killing of a US civilian contractor.

Dec 30, 2019

Section 144 in UP: 55 Sikh devotees booked for defying prohibitory orders

The Sikh devotees carried out a religious procession from Kiratpur Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district to commemorate the Shahidi Diwas (martyrdom of the sons of Guru Govind Singh).

Dec 30, 2019

Woman spots mysterious disc-shaped object in Antarctica using Google Earth, alien hands speculated

The presence of the mysterious disc-shaped object in Antarctica has made many believe that aliens are living there.

Dec 30, 2019

Defence Ministry amends Army service rules ahead of CDS announcement

In its notification dated December 28, the Ministry has stated that Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) or tri-services chief will be able to serve till the age of 65 years.

Dec 30, 2019

Saudi Arabia will host OIC meeting to discuss Kashmir; may irk India

The development is seen as Saudi Arabia's concession to Pakistan for not attending the Muslim countries conclave in Malaysia.

Dec 29, 2019

China commerce ministry says it has proactively dealt with US trade frictions

The ministry has implemented the decisions of the central government and "resolutely safeguarded the interests of the country and the people", it said in a statement on its website.

Dec 29, 2019

NCP's Ajit Pawar set to be next Deputy CM of Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar will be made the Deputy CM, along with the with Home portfolio.

Dec 29, 2019

CAA will benefit Dalit community, claims BJP working president Nadda prior to PR drive

Nadda claimed that the reason for bringing the law is religious persecution and Pakistan not honouring Liyaqat-Nehru pact.

Dec 29, 2019

JMM's Hemant Soren becomes 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand

Along with Hemant Soren, 3 other MLAs also took oath as ministers.

Dec 29, 2019