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CK Jaffer Sharief dead: Veteran Congress leader passes away at 85 in Bengaluru

The former Union minister was undergoing treatment for age-related illness for the past few weeks. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Sunday morning.

Nov 25, 2018

J&K encounter: 6 Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba militants killed in Shopian

The encounter started late on Saturday when the Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of J&K Police launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) over a tip-off.

Nov 25, 2018

Mann Ki Baat is entirely apolitical, raised issues of social relevance: PM Modi

The PM insisted that Mann Ki Baat has always been a medium for him to connect with the masses and know their aspirations.

Nov 25, 2018

China lauds voters after defeat of Taiwan's ruling party

China on Sunday welcomed the defeat of Taiwan's pro-independence ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) at local elections, saying it showed people wanted peaceful relations with Beijing.

Nov 25, 2018

221-metre bronze statue of Lord Ram to be installed in Ayodhya: UP govt

The statue will also have an additional pedestal museum and an umbrella.

Nov 25, 2018

CM Kumaraswamy assures to bring Ambareesh's body to Mandya; requests not to demand funeral in city

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has assured the people of Mandya that he is making all efforts to bring the mortal remains of actor Ambareesh to the city, but he requested the people of Mandya not to demand his cremation in the city.

Nov 25, 2018

Facebook plans to train 5 million Indians in digital skills by 2021

With ten ongoing programmes, Facebook has already trained one million people across 150 cities and 48,000 villages with support from 50 partners, the social networking giant said on the inaugural day of the two-day Facebook Community Boost programme.

Nov 24, 2018

Maharashtra government dusts up project to redevelop Dharavi slum in Mumbai

The selected lead partner is likely to form a special purpose vehicle (SPV) where it would have a contribution of 80% equity worth Rs 400 crore for the redevelopment of slum spread over 593 acres in the heart of India's commercial capital

Nov 24, 2018

Congress doing divisive politics, not fighting to come to power but to save face: PM Modi

Modi, who is visiting the poll-bound state of Madhya Pradesh, said the Congress always did caste politics and is doing the same now as well.

Nov 24, 2018

Rajasthan polls: Election Commission serves notice to CP Joshi over casteist remarks

Addressing a poll meeting in Rajasthan on Thursday, Joshi had reportedly said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP MP Uma Bharti and Hindu activist Sadhvi Ritambhara are from "lower castes" and know nothing of Hinduism.

Nov 24, 2018

How much money do porn stars get paid for a scene? Know straight from the horse's mouth

Unlike most other industries, female porn stars are paid much higher than male actors in porn industry, but the latter have the advantage of being able to work more.

Nov 24, 2018

Madhya Pradesh: PM Modi tears into Congress for comparing sliding rupee with his mother

Addressing a rally in Madhya Pradesh, Modi, in an apparent dig at UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, said 125 crore people of the country were the "high-command" of his government, which was "not remote-controlled by a madam".

Nov 24, 2018

Karnataka accident: 25 dead as private bus plunges into canal in Mandya; death toll likely to rise

The bus fell on its side and immediately submerged into the canal, making it difficult for the passengers to escape.

Nov 24, 2018

Sanatan Sanstha members planned Gauri Lankesh's murder for 5 years, reveals SIT

The chargesheet went on to say that the plan to kill Lankesh was on for five years and she was targeted for no apparent reason by the Sanatan Sanstha.

Nov 24, 2018

What is International Christian Concern? US fringe group demands murder charges against Sentinelese tribe

John Allen Chau had illegally entered the North Sentinel Island to interact with the reclusive tribe and preach Christianity. However, he was killed there and reportedly buried on the island by the tribesmen.

Nov 24, 2018