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Kota, India's coaching hub, records 3 student suicides in 48 hours

The escalating student suicides in Kota, Rajasthan, are believed to be due to peer pressure, academic competition and parental push.

Dec 26, 2018

Guatemalan boy becomes second child to die in US custody in December

The boy and his father had entered the United States via El Paso, Texas, on December 18 and were transferred to a border patrol station in Alamogordo on December 23.

Dec 26, 2018

whale hunting displayed at the Taiji Whale Museum at Taiji in Wakayama prefecture, western Japan.

Japan withdraws from IWC, resumes commercial whale hunting

Government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said commercial whaling would be restricted to Japanese territorial waters and economic zones. And, it will stop hunting in Antarctic waters and the southern hemisphere.

Dec 26, 2018

Golfer Jyoti Randhawa, national-level shooter arrested for poaching at UP tiger reserve

Jyoti Randhawa, who owns a farmhouse in Bahraich, allegedly killed a jungle fowl. A .22 mm rifle, the skin of a wild boar, binoculars and rangefinders have been recovered from the golfer.

Dec 26, 2018

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

New ISIS module 'Harkat ul Harb-e-Islam' busted; NIA raids 16 places in Delhi, UP

Uttar Pradesh Police said that one person was arrested from a madrassa (a college for Islamic instruction) in Amroha and four others were arrested from other locations.

Dec 26, 2018

Chinese firms come out in support of Huawei, no promotion and incentives to employees using iPhones

While some firms in China are reportedly providing subsidies to workers purchasing Huawei phones, others are said to be more aggressive in their stand against the US and Apple products and denying workers promotions and incentives if they use iPhones.

Dec 26, 2018

Over 15,000 Indians get Canadian citizenship in 2018; 50% more than 2017

Since October 2017, it has become easier to qualify to apply for Canadian citizenship. The time period for which a permanent resident must be physically present in Canada before applying for citizenship has reduced.

Dec 26, 2018

Chidambaram wants to know why GST goals are changing

The former Union Minister's tweets came barely two days after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday hinted that the country might eventually have a single standard rate of GST, adding that the 28 per cent slab would soon be phased out, except on luxury and "sin goods".

Dec 26, 2018

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel expands cabinet; 9 MLAs inducted

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to the new ministers during a function held at the Police Parade Ground.

Dec 26, 2018

Rescue teams scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns of Indonesia

Medical workers have warned that clean water and medicine supplies were running low -- stoking fears of a public health crisis -- as thousands of displaced survivors cram shelters and hospitals. Many were left homeless by the killer wave.

Dec 26, 2018

Hyderabad hospital vandalised after woman's death; kin alleges medical negligence [Video]

Gleneagles Global Hospital in Lakdikapul was ransacked by the family members of the deceased Shameen Begum alleging medical negligence. The violent mob destroyed the premises and damaged furniture of the hospital.

Dec 26, 2018

Chabahar deal: India formally takes over operations of strategic port

The move will heavily benefit landlocked Afghanistan for receiving aid from India after Pakistan denied access to the Indian supplies through its land.

Dec 25, 2018

Farmers issue and job creation for youth, Congress governments top agenda in Rajsthan: Pilot

Sachin Pilot, after the formation of the Rajasthan Cabinet, said work has begun and the government will start delivering on the promises made in the party's election manifesto.

Dec 25, 2018

Uttar Pradesh: 55-year-old mother shot dead by son

The incident occurred Monday night following an argument between accused Iqbal and his parents after he found out that his sister had been married off without informing him or his three siblings.

Dec 25, 2018

Nawaz Sharif shifted from Rawalpindi prison to Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore

At the same time, the judge found the former Pakistan PM innocent in another case of alleged corruption concerning the Flagship Investments firm in the UK for lack of evidence.

Dec 25, 2018

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Kota, India's coaching hub, records 3 student suicides in 48 hours

Guatemalan boy becomes second child to die in US custody in December

Japan withdraws from IWC, resumes commercial whale hunting

Golfer Jyoti Randhawa, national-level shooter arrested for poaching at UP tiger reserve

New ISIS module 'Harkat ul Harb-e-Islam' busted; NIA raids 16 places in Delhi, UP

Chinese firms come out in support of Huawei, no promotion and incentives to employees using iPhones

Over 15,000 Indians get Canadian citizenship in 2018; 50% more than 2017

Chidambaram wants to know why GST goals are changing

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel expands cabinet; 9 MLAs inducted

Rescue teams scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns of Indonesia

Hyderabad hospital vandalised after woman's death; kin alleges medical negligence [Video]

Chabahar deal: India formally takes over operations of strategic port

Farmers issue and job creation for youth, Congress governments top agenda in Rajsthan: Pilot

Uttar Pradesh: 55-year-old mother shot dead by son

Nawaz Sharif shifted from Rawalpindi prison to Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore

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]