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Mecca bombing: Iran sets aside differences, offers help to Saudi Arabia to tackle terrorism

A suicide bomber blew himself up near the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, injuring six foreign pilgrims and five security personnel.

Jun 24, 2017

EC disqualifies Madhya Pradesh minister Narottam Mishra for paid news

The EC decision came on a complaint by Rajendra Bharti, who had fought the 2008 elections as a BSP candidate but is now with the Congress.

Jun 24, 2017

Palbinder Kaur Shergill: Indian-origin Sikh woman becomes first turbaned Canada SC judge

Justice Palbinder Kaur Shergill was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2012 and is a recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for Community Service.

Jun 24, 2017

Jewar airport in Greater Noida gets Centre's nod

The Ministry of Civil Aviation cleared a proposal to set up a greenfield airport in Greater Noida's Jewar region. The airport, which would be the second one for Delhi-NCR, is likely to start operations in the next five to six years.

Jun 24, 2017

Mamata Banerjee's Kanyashree Prakalpa for girls wins UN award

Kanyashree Prakalpa seeks to improve the status and well-being of girls, specifically those from socio-economically disadvantaged families.

Jun 24, 2017

Over 140 people buried alive during landslide in south-western China

Over 140 people are feared dead, and nearly 40 homes were destroyed, after the side of a mountain collapsed on Saturday (24 June) morning.

Jun 24, 2017

Prostitution racket operating in spa busted in Bengaluru; Nigerians arrested for peddling drugs

Bengaluru police bust prostitution ring operating in Touch Spa; two Nigerians found peddling cocaine arrested, fake Omega, Rolex watches seized.

Jun 24, 2017

Pakistan: At least 62 killed, over 100 injured in multiple attacks in 3 cities ahead of Eid

The first blast in Parachinar occurred during the rush hour in Turi Market, while the second one took place as rescuers rushed to help those who were hurt in the first blast.

Jun 24, 2017

Is Kochi Metro not rain-proof? KMRL rubbishes rumours with an explanation [VIDEO]

In a video that is doing the rounds on social media, water is seen dripping from the top of one of the coaches of a Kochi Metro train.

Jun 24, 2017

Mecca attack: Saudi security foils bombers' bid at Grand Mosque; what we know so far [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]

Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry confirmed that the suicide bomber blew himself up after the security forces surrounded the apartment he was in.

Jun 24, 2017

Police greet Glastonbury revellers by forming choir and singing Delilah

Police officers on duty at the Glastonbury Festival on June 23 formed a spontaneous choir, much to the delight of festival goers.The three officers stood and sang along to Tom Jones classic Delilah, as revellers accompanied them on guitar, cello and harmonica.

Jun 24, 2017

Honour killing in UP? Father sets married daughter afire for defying parents

Gulfasha Bi's marriage did not take place as per her parents' wish which cost her life now. But fortunately, the family spared her two-year-old son.

Jun 24, 2017

Dashcam footage released shows police officer assaulting motorist

 This is the moment  Agent Joe Joswiak of the Buffalo Ridge Drug Task Force pulled over a motorist and assaulted him. An off duty police officer said Anthony Promvongsa was driving aggressively and called in Joswiak who pulled him over. The American Civil Liberties (ACLU) of Minnesota released dash camera footage of the incident on Thursday, June 23.Police have charged Promvongsa with various offenses, including two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and fleeing in a motor vehicle. The ACLU has called for an investigation into Joswiaks behavior and is working with Promvongsa and his criminal counsel. 

Jun 24, 2017

Dashcam footage released shows police officer assaulting motorist

 This is the moment  Agent Joe Joswiak of the Buffalo Ridge Drug Task Force pulled over a motorist and assaulted him. An off duty police officer said Anthony Promvongsa was driving aggressively and called in Joswiak who pulled him over. The American Civil Liberties (ACLU) of Minnesota released dash camera footage of the incident on Thursday, June 23.Police have charged Promvongsa with various offenses, including two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and fleeing in a motor vehicle. The ACLU has called for an investigation into Joswiaks behavior and is working with Promvongsa and his criminal counsel. 

Jun 24, 2017

Video Shows Aftermath Deadly Market Blasts in City of Parachinar

At least 15 people have been killed in twin blasts in the northwestern Pakistani town of Parachinar on Friday (June 23) according to government officials. The two blasts went off within three minutes of each other. People were at the market buying food for iftar, the meal breaking the fast in the evening during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. No group claimed responsibility for the Parachinar blasts.In a separate attack on Friday, at least 13 people, including seven police officers, were killed by a suicide car bomber in Quetta which is about 100 km (60 miles) east of the border with Afghanistan. Jamaat ur Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the Quetta attack.

Jun 24, 2017