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Despite surge in fake news, 2018 saw reversal in electoral outcome; Will 2019 change it?

Those in power should remember the simple Machiavellian advice: "A man may forgive the killer of his father but never the person who snatched away his property."

Dec 28, 2018

Indonesia raises alert level as Anak Krakatau eruptions intensify, flights rerouted

The nation's disaster management agency raised the alert level to 3 after revealing that the eruptions had intensified in the last few days. The volcano is still showing activity and huge plumes of ash and lava have been seen billowing into the air.

Dec 28, 2018

Triple Talaq: Lok Sabha passes the bill amidst opposition walkout

The controversial triple talaq bill was passed in the Lok Sabha, with 245 in favour and 11 against in a division after the rejection of all opposition amendments.

Dec 28, 2018

Police are seen gathered near the wreckage of a car which fell into a gorge at Tutikandi near Shimla

Three youngsters killed after car falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

The incident happened on a road near Banali village late in the evening. All the victims worked on a project of laying electricity wires.

Dec 28, 2018

Afterlife enigma: Woman claims to have met God during near-death experience

The near-death experience (NDE) victim revealed that God was wearing a crown made of lapis lazuli and pearls.

Dec 28, 2018

US govt shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

The partial government shutdown that started last Saturday has affected 800,000 federal employees, who have either been furloughed or are working without pay.

Dec 28, 2018

Bulandshahr violence: Taxi driver arrested for killing UP Police inspector Subodh Kumar Singh

Prashant Nat works part-time as a driver in Delhi and nearby areas and, at other times, he works locally as a labourer.

Dec 28, 2018

Indian fire fighters work to control a fire on a 14th floor of a residential building in Mumbai, on December 27, 2018

Mumbai: Five killed and two injured as fire breaks out at high-rise building

The 16-storey building is located in suburban Tilak Nagar, where search and rescue operation by the Mumbai Fire Brigade is underway, said the official from the Disaster Management Unit of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Dec 28, 2018

Donald Trump Denies Sending White Nationalist Dog Whistle

Senate fails to reach budget accord, partial US govt shutdown to continue

The shutdown of the government affects only about 25 per cent of federal employees, although other important government functions -- like Pentagon operations -- have been funded through September 2019.

Dec 28, 2018

Where's money for PM Modi's farmers' relief plan: P Chidambaram

On a day when Narendra Modi accused the Congress of "deceiving farmers" with promises of loan waivers, Chidambaram took to Twitter to ridicule the PM's mega relief plan for farmers.

Dec 28, 2018

militant group 'Harkat ul Harb-e-Islam' outside the Patiala Court in New Delhi on December 27, 2018

ISIS case: Court sends 10 accused to 12-day NIA custody

NIA had sought 15-day custodial interrogation of the arrested, saying it needed to unearth the entire conspiracy for which there were intelligence inputs

Dec 27, 2018

Maharashtra: 3 arrested for cutting off stalker's genitals

The incident took place at Nandivali in Manpada area late on Tuesday, the police said.

Dec 27, 2018

Uttar Pradesh Police to use AI, face recognition to catch criminals

Named 'Trinetra' or third eye, it was launched by UP Police chief O P Singh at a conference of senior officers during the annual 'police week' celebrations in Lucknow, a senior official said.

Dec 27, 2018

HAL, Light Combat Helicopter, LCH, DefExpo, 2018

Cash crunch at HAL as defence PSU struggles to get new orders

The central government has allocated Rs.10,000 crore for the financial year 2018-19 but the finance ministry has disbursed only 40 percent till the end of October.

Dec 27, 2018

Who was Ronil Singh? Indian-origin policeman shot dead in California

The California Capitol had their flag at half-mast in order to honour Ronil Singh on December 26. California Governor Jerry Brown also extended his condolences to Singh's family.

Dec 27, 2018

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Despite surge in fake news, 2018 saw reversal in electoral outcome; Will 2019 change it?

Indonesia raises alert level as Anak Krakatau eruptions intensify, flights rerouted

Triple Talaq: Lok Sabha passes the bill amidst opposition walkout

Three youngsters killed after car falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

Afterlife enigma: Woman claims to have met God during near-death experience

US govt shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

Bulandshahr violence: Taxi driver arrested for killing UP Police inspector Subodh Kumar Singh

Mumbai: Five killed and two injured as fire breaks out at high-rise building

Senate fails to reach budget accord, partial US govt shutdown to continue

Where's money for PM Modi's farmers' relief plan: P Chidambaram

ISIS case: Court sends 10 accused to 12-day NIA custody

Maharashtra: 3 arrested for cutting off stalker's genitals

Uttar Pradesh Police to use AI, face recognition to catch criminals

Cash crunch at HAL as defence PSU struggles to get new orders

Who was Ronil Singh? Indian-origin policeman shot dead in California

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