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Here's how Hong Kong is bringing people together for voicing mass dissent

The ongoing public uprising against the pro-Beijing Hong Kong government has brought focus on how non-violent mass movement has rekindled the spirit of democratic dissent.

Jun 17, 2019

3 dead, 11 injured after under-construction water tank collapses in Bengaluru

The incident took place at Jogappa layout in Nagavara where an under-construction water tank of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board collapsed.

Jun 17, 2019

Doctors' strike: Private hospitals in Karnataka suspend non-emergency services

Shivanand S Patil had on Sunday appealed to the doctors in Karnataka to limit their protest and not cause any obstruction to services.

Jun 17, 2019

Doctor Strike LIVE updates: AIIMS doctors join protests after fresh attack against physician on Sunday night

While healthcare organisations across the country have taken up the protest, AIIMS doctors had initally decided to stay away to take care of the patients but after an attack on a doctor in their hospital in New Delhi, they decided to join the protests

Jun 17, 2019

China state media accuses foreign 'hypocrisy' over Hong Kong after climbdown

Hong Kong's "fugitive rendition arrangements are purely an internal affair", the China Daily said, however, adding that countries such as the United States or Britain should have no say in the matter.

Jun 17, 2019

Karvy group under scanner for defrauding investors; senior officials booked

Operating under many firms, Karvy group of companies had allegedly cheated investors by promising 20 percent returns.

Jun 17, 2019

Parliament LIVE: MPs take oath at inaugural session of 17th Lok Sabha

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha will be convened from June 17 to July 26.

Jun 17, 2019

Big win for India: Maldives may scrap plan to build observatory with China's help

The agreement, signed in 2017, allows China to build an observatory in the Makunudhoo region and threatened India's strategic national security interests.

Jun 17, 2019

Another strike on Pakistan: Amit Shah praises Team India for World Cup match win at Manchester

Despite a few rain stoppages, India posted a daunting total of 336 for the loss of five wickets from their 50 overs, led by Rohit Sharma's superb 140 and Virat Kohli's record-breaking innings of 77.

Jun 17, 2019

Major fire at Yelahanka in Bengaluru, no casualties reported

The incident was reported from Attur Layout in north Bengaluru after a pile of garbage caught fire.

Jun 17, 2019

Who is Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed? Pakistan appoints hardline general as new ISI chief

Activists allege a pattern of growing authoritarianism by the military, which they say has become even more influential since Prime Minister Imran Khan swept to power last year.

Jun 17, 2019

Kurdish NGO owner smashes cake on lion's face, here's what the lion did next [Video]

The video went viral of Blend Brifkani, a Kurdish man, smashing a chocolate cake on the lion's face. Ironically, Brifkani happens to be the head of a local NGO - Kurdish American Cooperation Organisation.

Jun 16, 2019

Donald Trump does not believe in alien existence amid regular UFO sightings report by Navy officers

US Navy pilots had several times revealed that they have witnessed UFOs that travel across skies at hypersonic speed

Jun 16, 2019

Operation Sunrise 2: Indian Army teams up with Myanmar Army to flush out terrorist in NE

In recent times, Indian has been looking for deeper coordination with the grounds forces of Myanmar to guard its porous borders in the north-eastern sector.

Jun 16, 2019

Heat wave kills 40 in Bihar, Acute Encephalitis Syndrome toll rises to 84

Deaths due to AES are being caused because of excessive heat and humidity, according to the doctors.

Jun 16, 2019