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Putin to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un; discussion on 'urgent matters' on cards

Putin expressed his readiness to hold a summit with Kim at an early date in a message sent on the occasion of North Korea's liberation.

Aug 15, 2018

Thieves steal 9,50,000 Redbull cans worth 8 crore; Belgian police calls it a 'very professional heist'

The police officials have said that it took the thieves 12 hours to move the 11 truckloads of cans worth nearly Rs 8 crore from an industrial estate in Belgium.

Aug 15, 2018

Who is Christine Hallquist? Transgender candidate wins Democratic nomination for Vermont governor

Vermont's Christine Hallquist has defeated three Democrats to become the first transgender candidate as governor nominee of the party. She is expected to face incumbent Republican Phil Scott in the race for the post of Vermont governor in November.

Aug 15, 2018

Modi speech highlights: 10 key takeaways from the PM's Independence Day address

This was the fifth time that Modi delivered a speech on the occasion of Independence Day since he was sworn in as the PM of India.

Aug 15, 2018

Yogi Adityanath-led UP govt imposes blanket ban on plastic, thermocol items

The ban on disposable cups, plates, spoons, forks, and glasses was rolled out by the UP government on the occasion of India's 72nd Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2018

More than 300 'predator priests' accused of sexually abusing over 1,000 children in Pennsylvania: Report

Reports state that the number of children who ran away or are afraid to come forward may be in the thousands.

Aug 15, 2018

Odisha postman suspended for not delivering 6000 letters in over 10 years

For a decade, the postman had to shoulder the twin responsibilities of running the post office and delivering mail and this according to him was an impossible task.

Aug 15, 2018

Aam Aadmi Party leader, ex-journalist Ashutosh resigns; says reason 'personal'

The former Indian TV journalist cited personal reasons behind his resignation.

Aug 15, 2018

Lyric McHenry found dead: Pregnant TV star dies after suspected cocaine overdose

Lyric McHenry was found dead after her 26th birthday celebrations at Bronx area, New York, on Tuesday.

Aug 15, 2018

Canada-Saudi Arabia rift: US to stay away from diplomatic spat between two nations

The row began when the Canadian Foreign Minister criticised Saudi Arabia for detaining women's rights activists. Saudi Arabia retaliated by firing the Canadian ambassador and suspending Saudi Airlines to and from Toronto.

Aug 15, 2018

Genoa bridge collapse: At least 22 killed as motorway falls to ground in Italy

The 100-metre (328-feet), two-lane section of the Morandi bridge collapsed in Genoa, Italy on Tuesday afternoon.

Aug 15, 2018

Mamata Banerjee alleges 25 lakh Hindus left out of Assam NRC, targets Amit Shah over his parents' citizenship

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that around 1,200 people who protested against the exclusion from NRC were being sent to detention camps.

Aug 15, 2018

Dubai's Burj Khalifa lights up in shades of Pakistan flag as nation celebrates 71 years of Independence

Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world was illuminated with the Pakistani flag and hundreds of people gathered at the venue to watch it.

Aug 15, 2018

Maharashtra govt directs FIR against farm owners for pesticide poisoning cases

More than 400 farmers had reported skin infections in 2017 and almost 60 farmers had died in Yavatmal after inhaling fumes of toxic pesticide.

Aug 15, 2018

Independence Day 2018: 15 promises that free India failed to keep

As India enters its 72nd year of Independence from the British Raj, we take a look at the 15 promises that still remain unfulfilled on August 15, 2018.

Aug 15, 2018