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Soldiers will give a 'befitting reply' if peace, progress of India is ruined: PM Modi to Pakistan

The Prime Minister asserted that India was committed towards world peace but would not sacrifice the country's honour and sovereignty.

Sep 30, 2018

Indonesia earthquake, tsunami: Death toll rises to 832; 2.4 million people affected

A shopping mall turned into rubble and the large dome of a mosque collapsed in the coastal city of Palu, home of 350,000 people.

Sep 30, 2018

From 'little rocket man' to 'we fell in love': Donald Trump-Kim Jong Un bromance intensifies

Donald Trump fuelled his "bromance" with Kim Jong Un as he claimed that "they fell in love" after receiving "beautiful letters" from the leader of the nuclear-armed state.

Sep 30, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir cop killed after Shopian police station attacked by militants

Militants have intensified attacks on police posts after the dates of local body elections were announced.

Sep 30, 2018

Pakistan blames India for 2014 Peshawar school attack; gets befitting reply from Eenam Gambhir at UN

Shah Mehmood Qureshi had claimed that India had financed terrorism in Pakistan by sending Kulbhushan Jadhav.

Sep 30, 2018

Mexican arrested for running lab manufacturing fentanyl in Indore; 9kg drugs worth Rs 110 crore seized

The drug, which is 50 times more potent than heroin, is used for anaesthesia and pain relief. Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl absorbed through the skin or inhaled accidentally can kill a person.

Sep 30, 2018

We are exploring alternative oil supplies to India so its economy isn't weakened: US

The full impact of sanctions on Iran will be felt on November 4 when the US wants all countries to stop importing oil from Iran. India − the second largest importer of Iranian oil − has indicated that it won't be able to completely stop imports given its huge energy needs.

Sep 30, 2018

UFO or strange cloud? Glowing object spotted in India; sparks debate

The uploader bizarrely claimed that the strange object spotted in the skies of Lucknow could be an alien UFO from deep space.

Sep 30, 2018

Indian Army all set to get new rifles and carbines

US-based SIG Sauer small arms manufacturer's SIG 716 battle rifle and United Arab Emirates-based Caracal's CAR 816 CQB carbine have emerged as lowest bidders in their respective categories.

Sep 30, 2018

Modi govt placing 'mediocre' people at top posts of institutions, say historians

The All India History Summit is organised by CERT in collaboration with Centre for Study and Research (CSR) Hyderabad and Student Islamic Organisation of India (SIO).

Sep 29, 2018

Congress' narrow minds can't celebrate Indian Army's valour: PM Modi

Modi said that the opposition had even questioned the utility of the Pokhran-II nuclear tests and the Congress party did not even see any merit in observing the Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Sep 29, 2018

Centre to pay jute mills only after full payment to farmers, labourers: Smriti Irani

Farmers and labourers often complain that they do not get the benefit which they deserve, she said at an interactive session organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce.

Sep 29, 2018

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls Electricity Amendment Bill 'anti-people, anti-federal'

Claiming that the Delhi Government has provided the cheapest and uninterrupted power supply, Kejriwal said his government has not hiked tariffs in the last three years.

Sep 29, 2018

Srinagar Airport's new ferry service may ease woes of tourists, locals in Kashmir

The airport authorities have started a ferry service priced at Rs 20 per person along with the baggage from the drop gate to the departure terminal.

Sep 29, 2018

Srinagar: SPO decamps with nine weapons; may have joined militant ranks, says police

The police have confirmed in many cases that these SPO were either planning to carry out attacks or provide these weapons to the militants.

Sep 29, 2018