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J&K civic body polls: Voting concludes in first phase of municipal elections

Stringent security arrangements were put up by the state government and election commission to avoid any untoward incident.

Oct 8, 2018

Delhi: 17-year-old boy shoots himself after fight with sister over mobile phone

It is suspected that the shot was fired from a very close range, a senior police official said. Police also found four live cartridges in Gulshan's pocket.

Oct 8, 2018

Twenty killed in 'horrific' upstate New York limousine crash

It is the deadliest transportation accident in the United States since a 2009 plane crash in Buffalo, New York, that killed 49 people.

Oct 8, 2018

China confirms detention of Interpol chief Meng Hongwei

Meng Hongwei is the latest high-profile disappearance in China, where a number of top government officials, billionaires and even an A-list celebrity have vanished in recent months.

Oct 8, 2018

Maharashtra: Women prisoners, open jail inmates can now contact family through video call

Under the initiative, the prison department has started a smart video calling facility for inmates lodged in women's jails and open prisons, the official said.

Oct 8, 2018

Enhanced Martian images of NASA shows city-like structures and vehicles, claims conspiracy theorist

The conspiracy theory channel alleges that NASA is intentionally covering up secrets about alien life fearing public panic

Oct 7, 2018

Qualcomm to set up $400 million campus in Hyderabad; its largest facility outside US

The phase-1 of the project will include a built-up space of 1.7 million sqft, housing about 10,000 employees.

Oct 7, 2018

When is Mahalaya 2018? Where can one hear Mahisasuramardini online?

When is Mahalaya before Pujo 2018? And where can you hear the legendary Mahisasuramardini broadcast in the early morning? Read it right here?

Oct 7, 2018

We are marching towards a new India that will be driving engine of world growth: PM Modi

Modi said India's economy had stabilized over the last few years, fiscal deficit had come down, inflation was under control and the middle class was rising.

Oct 7, 2018

Reality check of Indian defence force's latest addition S-400 missile system

Every equipment comes with its own set of strengths and weaknesses and S-400 is no special.

Oct 7, 2018

Maharashtra imposes blanket ban on hookah parlours after getting President's nod

As per probe panel's report, the fire at Kamala Mills in December 2017 was caused by an ember from a hookah. After this incident, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis insisted on a blanket ban on hookah parlours.

Oct 7, 2018

Two killed, 15 injured in Odisha road accident

Two persons, including the driver of the bus, died in the accident, around 15 others suffered injuries.

Oct 7, 2018

ABVP wins Hyderabad University student union elections

The results were announced late on Saturday by the UoH, also popularly known as Hyderabad Central University (HCU).

Oct 7, 2018

Lens flare or real UFO? Huge object spotted in ISS live feed, sparks row

The UFO spotted in the NASA live feed has compelled many to believe that alien life is a reality and space agencies like NASA are covering up their existence

Oct 7, 2018

Air Force Day: IAF beast MiG-29 gets much-needed upgrade; gains in lethality, ferocity

The now upgraded India Air Force's beast -- MiG-29 is capable of effecting mid-air refuelling, is compatible with latest missiles and can launch multi-dimensional attacks, Flight Lieutenant Karan Kohli said.

Oct 7, 2018