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Gorkhaland crisis: Darjeeling schools given 12-hour window to evacuate students

The GJM convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday and passed a resolution wherein it was decided that the indefinite shutdown would continue until the security forces were withdrawn.

Jun 21, 2017

Algerian man dangles baby from 15th-floor window for Facebook likes, gets jailed

The man reportedly posted pictures of his young cousin as he held him by his t-shirt and dangled the baby out of the window.

Jun 21, 2017

Saudi Arabias Crown Prince replaced by Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia has removed Muhammad bin Nayef as the crown prince and replaced him with defence minister Mohammed bin Salman in a dramatic changeover in the ultra-conservative kingdoms royal family. Salman, 31, son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, was previously the countrys deputy crown prince. Nayef, the kings nephew and a familiar face in Washington, was overseeing Saudi Arabias powerful interior ministry in charge of the security affairs of the kingdom. He has now been removed from all his official posts.

Jun 21, 2017

Yulin Festival: China's controversial dog meat festival begins amid ban rumours

Canines are also boiled alive as it is believed that the more terrified they are, the tastier their meat is.

Jun 21, 2017

Yogi in trouble: Assam tribal woman alleges UP CM posted her nude photo on social media

The photo, which resurfaced after 10 years on a social media platform, revived the Assam tribal woman's fight for her SC status.

Jun 21, 2017

Pope Francis delivers 2016 Christmas Message of peace from the Vatican

Pope Francis wants to ban the mafia from going to church

Pope Francis has ordered a commission to formulate a new doctrine which bans such criminal offenders from sacraments or communion.

Jun 21, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn does not bow during Queens Speech

During the Queens Speech on 21 June, Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn didnt bow his head, as is tradition, when entering the House of Lords to meet the Queen. Corbyn is a well-known republican and has hit headlines before by flouting conventions surrounding the Queen and the national anthem.

Jun 21, 2017

Queen Elizabeth says Brexit deal is governments top priority in speech to parliament

The Queens Speech, which lays out the laws that ministers want to pass in the coming year, took place on 21 June at the Palace of Westminster. Brexit dominated the speech as laws and legislation designed by Theresa May and the Conservatives were laid out to help the process of Britain leaving the EU.

Jun 21, 2017

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Alpha males Modi, Putin, Trump, Erdogan, Xi Jinping dominate our world: Shekhar Gupta

Veteran journalist Shekhar Gupta spoke about governance, global politics, business, GST and elections at the CoreNet Global event in Bengaluru.

Jun 21, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017: Rain fails to dampen the spirits of yoga practitioners across the nation

Age could never be a barrier when it comes to performing yoga. The best example being the 98-year-old women- Tao Porchon-Lynch and Amma Nanammal - who performed yoga at the Kanteerva stadium.

Jun 21, 2017

Saudi Arabia expat dependent fee: How will it affect 41 lakh Indians?

Once the dependent fee comes into force, expats will be required to pay 100 Riyals (about Rs 1800) per month for each dependent member in the family.

Jun 21, 2017

Families of 15 youths held over pro-Pakistan slogans say sedition charges will ruin their lives

15 youths were picked up by the police from Mohad village of Madhya Pradesh for raising pro-Pakistan slogans after India versus Pakistan Champions Trophy final on June 18.

Jun 21, 2017

Singapore PM apologises as family feud spills on Facebook, opens himself up for debate amid power abuse claims

Lee Hsien Loong's bother has alleged that the Prime Minister violated his late father's will for his own political gain.

Jun 21, 2017

Britain's Prince Philip, aged 96, admitted to hospital due to infection

The Buckingham Palace on Wednesday announced that the Queen's husband has been hospitalised as a "precautionary measure" for the treatment of his infection.

Jun 21, 2017

Riot police and youths armed with knives clash in London

Police in riot gear were deployed to Stamford Hill in north London in the early hours of 21 June, following reports of clashes between youths armed with knives and machetes. According to reports, the incident occurred when authorities tried to disperse a large group of people believed to be coming from a nearby illegal rave.

Jun 21, 2017

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Gorkhaland crisis: Darjeeling schools given 12-hour window to evacuate students

Algerian man dangles baby from 15th-floor window for Facebook likes, gets jailed

Saudi Arabias Crown Prince replaced by Mohammed bin Salman

Yulin Festival: China's controversial dog meat festival begins amid ban rumours

Yogi in trouble: Assam tribal woman alleges UP CM posted her nude photo on social media

Pope Francis wants to ban the mafia from going to church

Jeremy Corbyn does not bow during Queens Speech

Queen Elizabeth says Brexit deal is governments top priority in speech to parliament

Alpha males Modi, Putin, Trump, Erdogan, Xi Jinping dominate our world: Shekhar Gupta

International Yoga Day 2017: Rain fails to dampen the spirits of yoga practitioners across the nation

Saudi Arabia expat dependent fee: How will it affect 41 lakh Indians?

Families of 15 youths held over pro-Pakistan slogans say sedition charges will ruin their lives

Singapore PM apologises as family feud spills on Facebook, opens himself up for debate amid power abuse claims

Britain's Prince Philip, aged 96, admitted to hospital due to infection

Riot police and youths armed with knives clash in London

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