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FAKE NEWS - Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams did not convert to Islam

A Facebook video on the page 'Makka Madina explained how Williams converted to Islam.

Aug 2, 2019

Karnataka cabinet formation likely by Aug 9, Amit Shah to finalise ministers

With only 34 slots available in the cabinet, there's intense jockeying within the BJP for ministerial berths.

Aug 2, 2019

Bangkok serial blasts injure four as city hosts Asean security summit

Key officials from world powers, such as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, are in Bangkok to attend the ASEAN summit.

Aug 2, 2019

Jaishankar slams Trump for Kashmir mediation offer, says will talk only with Pakistan

US President Donald Trump broached the topic of mediating between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue for a second time on Thursday.

Aug 2, 2019

Rajya Sabha passes anti-terror UAPA Amendment Bill: Live Updates

The controversial UAPA Bill empowers the Narendra Modi-led BJP government to designate individuals as terrorists.

Aug 2, 2019

Maldives ex-vice president Ahmed Adeeb arrested on arrival by boat in Tamil Nadu

Ahmed Adeeb is facing trial in several cases including one related to an alleged plot to assassinate the then Maldives President Abdulla Yameen and for possessing firearms.

Aug 2, 2019

Terrorists trigger IED blast in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama, army vehicle damaged

Minor damage was caused to the Army vehicle due to the blast in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 2, 2019

India's housing mess: 1.74 lakh homes stalled across major cities

The National Capital Region (NCR) has the largest pile-up of stalled units with 1.18 lakh homes spread over 67 projects with an overall value of Rs 82,200 crore.

Aug 1, 2019

Will US withdrawal from Russian missile treaty boost arms race with China?

While the US has said it will not deploy new nuclear-armed missiles in Europe, it hasn't made any pledge not to deploy conventional weapons.

Aug 1, 2019

Bengaluru airport to host weddings, concerts as part of Rs 13,000 cr expansion plan

The airport authorities have issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the arena, which is expected to be built by 2022.

Aug 1, 2019

China bans Arabic script, Islamic symbols in bid to 'Sinicise' Muslim population

China accepts Taoism as its only indigenous religion. Buddhism has been accepted as the true 'Chinese religion' by the Chinese Communist Party.

Aug 1, 2019

BJP expels Unnao rape accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar

Kuldeep Sengar was suspended from the BJP after the rape survivor's family alleged that they have been under constant pressure from the kin of Sengar.

Aug 1, 2019

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces free electricity for up to 200 units

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announces free electricity up to 200 units in Delhi.

Aug 1, 2019

Supreme Court transfers all cases on Unnao rape to Delhi, orders Rs 25 lakh compensation

CJI has asked the CRPF Raebareli unit to provide protection to the Unnao rape victim, her family and her lawyer.

Aug 1, 2019

President Kovind gives assent to Triple Talaq Bill

The Triple Talaq Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on July 25 despite the opposition's demand for its scrutiny by a Standing Committee.

Aug 1, 2019