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Naseeruddin Shah feels anxious about his children's safety in India, Congress concurs, says 'Daro Mat'

Naseeruddin Shah raised concerns about the safety of his children who, he said, do not follow any specific religion. The Congress has endorsed Naseeruddin's views, and tweeted: "Naseeruddin Shah we concur, do not fear the hate, fight it."

Dec 21, 2018

Sterlite Copper seeks fresh renewal of license from Tamil Nadu govt

The National Green Tribunal has given three weeks for the Tamil Nadu government to give the approvals.

Dec 21, 2018

This video of 'Pheran Dance' by Kashmiri Pandits in US goes viral on social media [Watch]

The Kashmir's traditional wear, Pheran has been in the news after the J&K government had ordered its ban in the office premises, which received a lot of criticism.

Dec 21, 2018

Putin hints at marriage, says 'as a decent person, I will have to do that sometime'

During his annual press conference, the Russian president spoke on many issues such as Brexit, international relations, and the state of the economy. However, his remarriage is something that has now garnered the maximum attention.

Dec 21, 2018

AIADMK, DMK protest over Cauvery river issue; RS adjourned till 2.30 pm

As soon as the House met, chairman M Venkaiah Naidu appealed to all members to cooperate in the smooth functioning of the House as a discussion on several urgent matters as well as the passage of important Bills were pending.

Dec 21, 2018

West Bengal govt moves appeal on BJP's 'Rath Yatra' programme

Moving the appeal before the division bench comprising Chief Justice Debasish Kargupta and Justice Shampa Sarkar, the state government expressed urgency and sought an immediate hearing.

Dec 21, 2018

Maharashtra: Engineering student killed by wife's brother in broad daylight [Video]

A final engineering student, Sumit Bhargave was hacked to death by his wife's brother after the couple had tied the knot two months ago.

Dec 21, 2018

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Ex-Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's plea seeking more time rejected

Sajjan Kumar had sought more time to surrender so he could settle some family matters, as the court ordered him behind bars for the rest of his remaining life.

Dec 21, 2018

Pontiff admits to mixing poison in Karnataka temple food: Police

"The 52-year-old pontiff and three trustees, who manage the Maramma temple at Sulvadi village in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district, admitted to mixing the food (vegetable rice) with an insecticide before it was served to devotees," said district Superintendent of Police DS Meena.

Dec 21, 2018

US to pull 7,000 troops from Afghanistan within months

In September 2017, Trump had announced the US would send 3,000 extra troops to the country amid a shift of strategy.

Dec 21, 2018

Thousands stranded at UK's Gatwick Airport after drone sightings

About 10,000 passengers were affected overnight on Wednesday. Many planes were diverted to other airports including Luton, Heathrow, Stansted and Manchester and as far away as Paris and Amsterdam

Dec 21, 2018

US imposes new sanctions hitting Russians, Skripal poisoners

The Wednesday's sanctions were in response to "Russia's continued disregard for international norms", said the US Department of Treasury in a statement on Wednesday.

Dec 21, 2018

Goa: British woman tourist raped in Canacona; accused at large

The incident took place around 4 am in Canacona town, located about 100 km from here, when the woman was going towards the Palolem beach in South Goa district, said police inspector Rajendra Prabhudesai.

Dec 20, 2018

Is Mehbooba Mufti's PDP disnintegrating?More top leaders to quit the party?

Rumour mills are abuzz that the top leader and Mufi Mohammad Sayeed's confidant, Altaf Bukhari may soon float a new party in the run upto the State Assembly elections.

Dec 20, 2018

Parliamentary panel recommends overhauling of road infrastructure along Chinese border

The committee argued that the BRO should work to "achieve full connectivity" and the center should "significantly enhance the level of priority it gives to border roads" against the backdrop of last year's standoff with PLA at Doklam.

Dec 20, 2018