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Sapna Chaudhary joins BJP, 1st to join under new membership drive

Aiming to add over 2 crore more workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched BJP's nationwide membership drive from Varanasi on Saturday.

Jul 7, 2019

3-year-old girl's sacrifice foiled after neighbours alert police in Assam

The accused, a teacher, was involved in tantric practices after a girl committed suicide in his house three years ago.

Jul 7, 2019

End of Congress-JD(S) regime in Karnataka? 14 MLAs resign, strength comes down to 104 seats

JD(S) supremo HD Devegowda has also asked the party leadership not to take any action until CM HD Kumaraswamy returns from the US.

Jul 7, 2019

Did Iran threaten UK of retaliation over supertanker seizure by Royal Marines?

The response came days after the Royal Marines captured an Iranian supertanker 'Grace 1' in Gibraltar. It was reportedly carrying crude oil to the Baniyas refinery in Syria while violating EU norms.

Jul 7, 2019

Mallikarjun Kharge to be next Karnataka CM? Here's what DK Shivakumar said

According to reports, DKS hinted of appointing Mallikarjun Kharge as the next chief minister of Karnataka.

Jul 6, 2019

NASA misleading public by recreating Mars on Devon Island? Researcher spots flying bird in Martian images

After spotting a flying bird on a NASA Martian image, the self-proclaimed alien researcher claimed that the United States space agency has never landed on the Red Planet.

Jul 6, 2019

Bangladesh: Madrassa principal held for raping kids, says he's 'possessed by Satan'

The mother of one of the victim came to know after the child watched a TV show that depicted sexual assault and told her the principal "did the same to her."

Jul 6, 2019

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos finalises divorce with $38 bn settlement, gives 19.7 mn shares to Mackenzie

Amazon, the world's biggest online retailer, said that 4 per cent of its outstanding stock or 19.7 million shares would be registered in MacKenzie Bezos' name after court approval of the divorce.

Jul 6, 2019

Tutankhamun's statue, which Egypt claims was stolen, sells for $6 million

The statue is believed to be stolen from the Karnak temple complex at Luxor in the 1970s, according to Egyptian authorities.

Jul 6, 2019

Rahul Gandhi gets bail in defamation case over Modi surname remark

Rahul Gandhi has been granted bail by Patna Court in connection with a defamation suit filed against him by Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi over "Modi" surname jibe.

Jul 6, 2019

Karnataka crisis: Congress-JD(S) coalition govt jittery after 11 party legislators resign

The disgruntled MLAs Ramesh Jarakiholi, BC Patil, Mahantesh Kumatalli, Shivram Hebbar, Pratapgouda Patil have quit the Congress and H Vishwanath, Gopalayya and Narayanagowda have resigned from the JD(S).

Jul 6, 2019

Karnataka's GST share reduced, Kumaraswamy slams FinMin Sitharaman

This budget has given a big blow to the state's economy by reducing GST state share. For Karnataka, it will be cut down by around Rs1600 crore, tweeted Kumaraswamy.

Jul 6, 2019

US corporate sector welcomes Indian budget, says it'll attract FDIs

The American corporate sector widely hailed the Indian Budget 2019 and said that it is not only inclusive but will also attract foreign investments.

Jul 6, 2019

California earthquake: Researcher predicts megaquake measuring 8M in the coming days

Frank Hoogerbeets revealed that the planet will witness a rise in earthquakes in June due to a critical lunar geometry.

Jul 6, 2019

Bengaluru ACP arrested for taking bribe from IMA scam kingpin Mansoor Khan

The SIT sleuths arrested the assistant commissioner of Bengaluru City police (North) LC Nagaraj for taking bribe from IMA director Mohammed Mansoor Khan.

Jul 6, 2019