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Chidambaram to be sent to Tihar once CBI custody ends; preparations being made at jail

Chidambaram, if not granted bail in coming weeks, would be lodged in Jail No 7 meant for economic offenders.

Aug 23, 2019

France in emphatic support of India's Kashmir policy; against 'third party' interference

French President Macron said he would speak to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on the issue and tell him that the talks should be held bilaterally.

Aug 23, 2019

India opts out of sharing hydrological data with Pakistan

This year amid tension between two countries after India abrogated the abrogation of Jammu & Kashmir's special status and the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories, India has decided against renewing the agreement.

Aug 22, 2019

Namma Metro in Bengaluru becomes a leaky mess once again

The Bengaluru Metro staff has found an odd way of rainwater harvesting, as they placed several buckets inside the station after the water started leaking from the ceiling.

Aug 22, 2019

Who is Abdullah Qardash? Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's heir who could revive ISIS

This development comes at a time when speculations are rife that Baghdadi's health is rapidly deteriorating after he was injured during a battle in Hajin last year.

Aug 22, 2019

Why Pakistan wants UN to remove Priyanka Chopra as goodwill ambassador?

The 37-year old actress who was appointed as the goodwill ambassador in 2016 was criticised over her tweet hailing the Indian Army after the Balakot airstrike.

Aug 22, 2019

France likely to offer 2 additional squadrons of Rafale to India

The latest offer for the same number of aircraft would cost considerably lesser as India has already made payments for fixed costs covering India-specific enhancements, training equipment, and infrastructure.

Aug 22, 2019

Delhi Dalit protest turns violent; Here's all to know about Guru Ravidas temple demolition

Thousands of people are protesting against the demolition of Guru Ravidas temple in the Tughlakabad forest area.

Aug 22, 2019

Will BJP in Karnataka reintroduce cow slaughter bill after Yatnal's petition?

Speculation is rife that the BJP government headed by Yediyurappa will reinstate Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2010.

Aug 22, 2019

Donald Trump asks India, other nations to fight terrorists in Afghanistan

Trump claimed that despite the US being 7,000 miles away, it has single-handedly eliminated the caliphate in a month.

Aug 22, 2019

Kerala politician Thushar Vellappally arrested in UAE for Rs 19 cr cheque bounce case

BDJS leader Thushar Vellappally signed a dishonoured cheque to an Ajman-based Keralite businessman who runs a subcontracting company.

Aug 22, 2019

Is actress-turned-politician Ramya secretly marrying her boyfriend in Dubai? Here's what her mother says

Ramya aka Divya Spandana's mother has said that her daughter has broken up with Portugal-based Raphael.

Aug 22, 2019

INX media case: CBI nets Chidambaram, gets ex-FM's custody till Aug 26

P Chidambaram, who once held the portfolios of the home ministry and then finance ministry, had to spend the night in "Lock-up suite 3" in the guest-house floor of the CBI building.

Aug 22, 2019

Ram Gopal Varma gets trolled for comment on Chidambaram's arrest

Ram Gopal Varma is facing the wrath of some of his followers after he described former union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's arrest as the true demonstration of democracy.

Aug 22, 2019

Mumbai police cracks down on MNS party members ahead of Thackeray's ED appearance

The crackdown took place hours before party president Raj Thackeray's scheduled appearance before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in connection with an IL&FS probe.

Aug 22, 2019