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Omar Khayyam's 971st birth anniversary: Google honours Persian mathematician, poet with doodle

Omar Khayyam is widely recognised for his astronomical expertise and his poetry. With his astronomical proficiency, he designed the Jalali calendar, which later became the base for many other calendars and was used until the 20th century.

May 18, 2019

2 terrorists gunned down in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area after receiving information about the presence of terrorists there when the terrorists fired at them, leading to the encounter.

May 18, 2019

Karnataka Congress worker Reshma found dead on the banks of Krishna river

Reshma Padeknur previously worked with JD(S). During her tenure at JD(S), she served as the district president of the women's wing for more than 10 years.

May 17, 2019

Cow kissing challenge a new fad in Austria, termed as dangerous nuisance

The challenge encouraged the users, mainly in Switzerland and other German-speaking countries to kiss the cows. It was launched with the motive of raising money for charity by a Swiss app called Castl on Wednesday.

May 17, 2019

PM Modi concludes 1st press conference without taking questions

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah gave a detailed report on the government's achievements since coming to power in 2014. He assured that BJP will return with a majority.

May 17, 2019

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Booze-loving Indians ranked 6th in 'league of shame', get drunk 41 times a year

The UK is the drunkest country in the world. The second place went to the US (50.3), followed by Canada (47.9) and Australia (47.4) in the third and fourth spots, respectively.

May 17, 2019

Devaswom boards to take final call on Thrissur Pooram-Sony Music copyright controversy

The Sound Story's director Prasad Prabhakar has also spoken about the controversy. He questioned how Thrissur Pooram's TV broadcast was uploaded on YouTube if the copyright allegation stands true.

May 17, 2019

Will never forgive Sadhvi Pragya for insulting Bapu, says PM Modi

Sadhvi Pragya had praised Nathuram Godse, who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi. She had said that Godse was patriotic for assassinating Gandhi.

May 17, 2019

US says Iranian freighters carrying missiles, deploys more warships in Persian Gulf

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander says the US aircraft carrier stationed in the region is exactly a strategic asset for the US but a liability.

May 17, 2019

TikTok beats Facebook for most downloads on App Store; India has largest number of users

The TikTok ban in India was lifted after the parent company assured that all safety standards and age limit usage instructions will be followed.

May 17, 2019

SUV in Mohan Bhagwat's convoy overturns while trying to avoid a cow, CISF jawan injured

The incident happened on May 16, Thursday at 5.15 PM near Warora on the Chandrapur-Nagpur highway in Maharashtra.

May 17, 2019

Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar

Setback for Mamata govt? SC lifts stay on ex-Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar's arrest

The CBI has accused Rajeev Kumar of tampering with evidence to shield powerful politicians. The SC, however, granted seven days time to Kumar to take appropriate legal remedies.

May 17, 2019

Pilot reports UFO sighting in Turkish skies; says 'never seen something like this before'

The pilot, Atilla Senturk, revealed that the UFO moved in an incredible speed across the skies on May 10.

May 17, 2019

#BoycottAmazon trends on Twitter over door mats, shower curtains featuring Hindu deities

Social media users have also tweeted to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asking her to take action to put an end to these products. They are being sold on the Amazon US app.

May 17, 2019

Soldiers take position during a gun-battle with militants at Rehmatabad village in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore district on Feb 21, 2015.

Security beefed up at IAF stations in J&K after intel input warns of terror attack

Following the Balakot airstrike conducted by the IAF to target JeM terror camps in Pakistan, multiple reports of possible attacks have been reported by the intelligence services.

May 17, 2019

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Omar Khayyam's 971st birth anniversary: Google honours Persian mathematician, poet with doodle

2 terrorists gunned down in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Karnataka Congress worker Reshma found dead on the banks of Krishna river

Cow kissing challenge a new fad in Austria, termed as dangerous nuisance

PM Modi concludes 1st press conference without taking questions

Booze-loving Indians ranked 6th in 'league of shame', get drunk 41 times a year

Devaswom boards to take final call on Thrissur Pooram-Sony Music copyright controversy

Will never forgive Sadhvi Pragya for insulting Bapu, says PM Modi

US says Iranian freighters carrying missiles, deploys more warships in Persian Gulf

TikTok beats Facebook for most downloads on App Store; India has largest number of users

SUV in Mohan Bhagwat's convoy overturns while trying to avoid a cow, CISF jawan injured

Setback for Mamata govt? SC lifts stay on ex-Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar's arrest

Pilot reports UFO sighting in Turkish skies; says 'never seen something like this before'

#BoycottAmazon trends on Twitter over door mats, shower curtains featuring Hindu deities

Security beefed up at IAF stations in J&K after intel input warns of terror attack

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]