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Central government declares Bakrid holiday on August 23

The Central government has changed the holiday date for Id-ul-Zuha or Eid-al-Adha from August 22 for all its offices in Delhi. Read to know what the new holiday date is.

Aug 15, 2018

Disney World hired Pennsylvania priest accused of sexually abusing altar boys: Report

The grand jury report revealed that one such priest was hired by Disney World after he quit the church following child abuse allegations.

Aug 15, 2018

Is free speech under threat in Modi's India? Country slips in media freedom ranking

'Reporters Without Borders' ranked India at 133 out of 180 countries in terms of press freedom.

Aug 15, 2018

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 take wings after stealing 9,50,000 Red Bull cans

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

Saudi Arabias Diplomatic Feud With Canada Explained

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

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Central government declares Bakrid holiday on August 23

Disney World hired Pennsylvania priest accused of sexually abusing altar boys: Report

Is free speech under threat in Modi's India? Country slips in media freedom ranking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]