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Are Rafale deal files in ex-Defence Minister's bedroom? Congress wants them made public

Congress has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to submit all the documents related to the purchase of the fighter jets from France to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for a probe.

Jan 2, 2019

BJP's Kerala president calls for protests as women enter Sabarimala temple

Two women reported to be in their 40s, entered the Sabarimala temple in Kerala on Wednesday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, raising fears of a backlash from conservative Hindu groups.

Jan 2, 2019

Is Xi Jinping aiming to annex Taiwan by force during his tenure?

'China must and will be united, which is an inevitable requirement for the historical rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in the new era'

Jan 2, 2019

Hazardous asteroid to slam Earth at 60,000 miles per hour; conspiracy theorists claim NASA cover-up

Conspiracy theorists believe that this asteroid will hit Earth either in January or February, and they argue that NASA is covering up this shocking news.

Jan 2, 2019

Chinas Magical City Of Ice

The annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China is one of the worlds largest ice and snow festivals, filled with illuminating ice towers and monumental snow sculptures.

Jan 2, 2019

Karnataka govt to reconsider the controversial six-lane steel flyover project of Rs 1,800 crore

The plan was to build a six-lane flyover covering a distance of 6.9-kilometres connecting Esteem mall in Hebbal to Basveshwara Circle in the heart of the city.

Jan 2, 2019

Netflix slammed for dropping episode of 'Patriot Act' that criticised Saudi Arabia's account of Khashoggi murder

In the episode, host Hasan Minhaj mocked Saudi Arabia for not being able to explain the disappearance of the journalist from the Kingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October and said it was "the most unbelievable cover story since Blake Shelton won sexiest man alive."

Jan 2, 2019

Thylane Blondeau Named Most Beautiful Face Of 2018

17-year-old French model Thylane Blondeau was voted most beautiful face in the world for 2018 according to TC Chandlers top 100 most beautiful faces of 2018.

Jan 2, 2019

Two women under 50 enter Kerala's Sabarimala temple; CM Pinarayi Vijayan confirms

Bindu and Kanakadurga had previously tried to enter the Sabarimala temple a few days back. However, due to heavy protests from devotees and Sangh Parivar workers, they were compelled to go back.

Jan 2, 2019

New Year's Eve celebratory firing: Woman shot in head by former JD(U) MLA at Delhi farmhouse

The accused, Raju Singh, has criminal history. His wife is a former Member of Legislative Council from Bihar.

Jan 2, 2019

Modi a defeatist PM; only 99 days left for BJP to say bye-bye people of India, says Congress

Addressing a press conference soon after Modi's interview aired on Tuesday, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala accused him of peddling lies and said his interview was a monologue around "I, me, mine and myself".

Jan 2, 2019

Team India and Australia visit residence of Aussie PM on New Year's Day [Photos]

Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, hosted both the teams at his official residence, the Kirribilli House, in Sydney on New Year's Day.

Jan 2, 2019

Food aid being stolen in Houthi-controlled areas: UN

"This conduct amounts to the stealing of food from the mouths of hungry people," said UN World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley.

Jan 1, 2019

ATF price cut by 14.7%; costs less than petrol, diesel

The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) -- used to power airplanes -- was slashed by Rs 9,990 per kilolitre, or 14.7 percent, to Rs 58,060.97 per kl, according to price notification issued by state-owned oil firms.

Jan 1, 2019

Tripura CM congratulates Sheikh Hasina on her landslide win in Bangladesh elections

"Congratulations to Sheikh Hasina ji and her party for securing a massive victory in Bangladesh elections. Spoke to her and extended best wishes for her third straight term as the prime minister," Deb tweeted on Monday night.

Jan 1, 2019