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Twitter hails the 'supreme sacrifice' of Major David Manlun in line of duty

Indian Army Major David Manlun who lost his life in an encounter in Nagaland on Wednesday, was lauded by Twitterati for his "supreme sacrifice" in the line of duty.

Jun 7, 2017

Armed police officers walk near Borough Market after the attack

London attacks could have been prevented? UK was warned about third attacker, who was on Italy watchlist

The twin terror attacks that shook London and the UK late on the night of June 3 could have been prevented, it has emerged, with the UK having already been warned about Moroccan-Italian Youssef Zaghba. Read to know more.

Jun 7, 2017

China may zero in on Pakistan for military base: Pentagon

Pakistan is grown into a crucial link in China's Indian Ocean-focussed 'string of pearls' military strategy. The region is already a primary market in the Asia-Pacific region for Chinese arms exports

Jun 7, 2017

Rahul Gandhi likely to take over as Congress president in October

Rahul Gandhi is likely to replace Sonia Gandhi as the president of the Indian National Congress in October this year, former minister Jairam Ramesh told a news channel.

Jun 7, 2017

Qatar crisis: US President Donald Trump calls Saudi Arabia King Salman, asks for united Gulf front

The UAE, Yemen and Egypt on Monday announced that they will be joining Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and withdraw their diplomatic staff from Qatar.

Jun 7, 2017

Delhi: Woman denied share in parental property after converting to Islam

The woman, who converted to Islam after marrying a Muslim man, has now moved a court and wants it to declare her one-third owner of the property in Shahdara, Ashok Nagar, in East Delhi.

Jun 7, 2017

Man attacks police officer with a hammer in Paris: This Is For Syria

A man was shot after he attacked a police officer next to Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. Eyewitness Kyle Riches shot video of the man lying on the ground after being shot. The man attacked a police officer with a hammer, yelling This is for Syria during the attack. The officer suffered minor injuries. The suspect was wounded in the chest.

Jun 7, 2017

UP goat chomps off farmer's Rs 66,000 cash; neighbour demands police action against the animal

As the word spread, villagers gathered at the farmer's house to see the notorious goat. A few of them even clicked a selfie with the goat.

Jun 7, 2017

Geetha Gopi, Kerala MLA, Kerala lavish wedding

Gold display at Kerala MLA's daughter's marriage leaves party red-faced

Former Kerala minister Mullakkara Ratnakaran had earlier raised the issue of lavish weddings in Kerala.

Jun 7, 2017

Modi govt gives up on 500-million job creation goal

Though the ministry did not give a reason for shifting focus and delinking numbers from the skills mission, over the years, skill training targets have been missed

Jun 7, 2017

Madhya Pradesh farmers' killings: Shivraj Singh Chouhan is lucky he has no Mamata in Opposition

Despite the killing of five farmers in police firing, it is unlikely that Shivraj Singh Chouhan will lose power in the state because there is virtually no Opposition to cash in on these issues.

Jun 7, 2017

Theresa May vows to change human rights laws to fight terrorism

Theresa May has caused controversy by saying she is willing to change human rights law to allow her to deport terrorists and terrorism suspects.

Jun 7, 2017

Theresa May vows to change human rights laws to fight terrorism

Theresa May has caused controversy by saying she is willing to change human rights law to allow her to deport terrorists and terrorism suspects.

Jun 7, 2017

Multiple attacks in Tehran: 12 killed in Iran parliament attack, Imam Khomeini shrine blast; ISIS claims responsibility

There are reports of two people being injured in the shooting; gunfire is still on in the building.

Jun 7, 2017

Watch: Robbery turns bloody; Businessman, family shot dead in Uttar Pradesh

A neighbour who rushed to help Sunil was also shot at by the attackers. Though the neighbour survived the attack, the businessman and his family died on the spot.

Jun 7, 2017