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About 28 Indians suspected to have sought Antigua citizenship, why is 'land of 365 beaches' so popular?

Antigua, which has hit headlines in India since Mehul Choksi was spotted on the island, promotes itself as one of the best destinations for snorkelling and a place where one can relax on pristine, white sand beaches, and swim in the aquamarine sea.

Jul 27, 2018

Hanan Hamid: The Kerala girl who has divided the state but warmed hearts

The story of Hanan Hamid has gone viral on social media, with many users praising her determination and courage. But a section of netizens has threatened her and filled her Facebook account with threats.

Jul 27, 2018

BJP MLA accused of abduction to be suspended

The R S Pura MLA Gagan Bhagat was accused of abducting a daughter of an ex-serviceman on June 24.

Jul 27, 2018

Iran offering oil cargo insurance, ships to lure Indian companies

With Indian oil companies planning to stop imports from Iran, the country has stepped up to ensure it does not lose its second-largest client.

Jul 27, 2018

Who is Sonam Wangchuk? Magsaysay award winner who inspired 3 Idiots character Phunsukh Wangdu

Sonam Wangchuk is among the six individuals who were declared the winners of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award.

Jul 27, 2018

National Commission for Women bats for ban on confession; church up in arms

The commission made the demand in lieu of cases of sexual assault by priests in Jalandhar and Kerala.

Jul 27, 2018

New Zealand world's first to announce paid leave for domestic violence victims

The NZ parliament has passed a new bill allowing domestic violence victims 10 days of paid leave and other benefits, without needed to prove their circumstances.

Jul 27, 2018

Blood moon has already triggered natural disasters on earth, says doomsday predictor

Christian conspiracy theorist Paul Begley has claimed that the blood moon on July 27 has already triggered disasters on earth

Jul 27, 2018

Kumbh Mela 2019: Amit Shah to visit Allahabad to oversee festival preparations

The Bharatiya Janata Party chief will meet the saints of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP), including its patriarch Narendra Giri.

Jul 27, 2018

Why just Gau-Daan in Africa, let's gift cows at weddings too: Mamata Banerjee

WB CM brought to light how India has witnessed multiple cases of cow vigilantism soon after BJP came to power.

Jul 27, 2018

Delhi rains: Flood warning in capital as Yamuna swells, schools remain shut

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad, and the NCR are receiving heavy rainfall for the second day and the rough weather is expected to batter the region over the weekend as well. A flood warning has been sounded and school remain shut on July 27.

Jul 27, 2018

Make me home minister, I will shoot intellectuals: K'taka lawmaker

Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, a BJP MLA has stirred up controversy for saying he would have shot intellectuals if he was the Union Home Minister.

Jul 27, 2018

Modi talks multilateralism, trade at BRICS

The Indian PM met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the fourth time this year, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in South Africa.

Jul 27, 2018

Karunanidhi health LIVE updates: DMK chief recovering steadily, says MK Stalin

The former chief minister is being monitored and treated round the clock by a team of medical and nursing professionals at his home.

Jul 27, 2018

With 90 tents and heavy contruction material, Doklam witnesses fresh Chinese buildup

It is now being said that a "major construction" work on the 12-kilometre stretch started on March 23 and the PLA is looking to connect Doklam with a Chinese military base named Yatung. Over 10 construction vehicles, five temporary sheds, 30 other heavy vehicles and about 90 tents that house the army and the construction workers.

Jul 27, 2018