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Football that Vladimir Putin gave Donald Trump had a transmitter chip in it, should US worry?

While the football is clearly harmless and was just a gift from Vladimir Putin to Donald Trump, many have raised concerns that the chip could have been overwritten and bugged. However, Adidas' answer on the coding of the chip should be good enough to allay these fears.

Jul 26, 2018

Pakistan general elections 2018: Coalition government a possibility?

While Imran Khan's PTI is leading the race to power in Pakistan's 2018 general elections, the possibility of a coalition is not completely out of the picture.

Jul 26, 2018

Who was Mary Ellis? Last female World War 2 pilot dies at 101

Mary Ellis, the last female World War 2 pilot, died on July 25. She was 101.

Jul 26, 2018

West Bengal to be renamed 'Bangla', awaits Union Home Ministry approval

The state has been pushing for the name change as Bangla in Bengali, Hindi and English to appear at the top in alphabetical sequence of state names.

Jul 26, 2018

Xi Jinping urges BRICS nations to pursue 'win-win' cooperation for open world economy

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that BRICS countries can only achieve mutual benefit by opening themselves up and engage in investment liberalisation and facilitation.

Jul 26, 2018

Kargil Vijay Diwas: From Captain Vikram Batra to Captain Manoj Pandey, here are the war heroes who received Param Vir Chakra

On July 26, 1999, India had regained command of high altitude outposts which were illegally occupied by Pakistani Army. The war lasted over 60 days and 527 soldiers had sacrificed their lives for the glory of the nation.

Jul 26, 2018

The Great African Caravan to start on Independence Day; Indian artists on epic road trip for world peace

The team will travel to 12 different African countries, including Zimbabwe, Kenya, Egypt and Uganda. The last stop on this journey will be Cairo in Egypt.

Jul 26, 2018

No perks and privileges for Google contractors unlike regular staffers, claims report

The contractual workers are not entitled to any compensation, insurance, or other benefits and rights enjoyed by regular employees.

Jul 26, 2018

Beijing blast: 'Large explosion' rocks street outside the United States Embassy in China

The blast on the street near the United States Embassy in Beijing took place around 1 pm and thick smoke could be seen billowing in the area. Roads near the embassy have now been blocked and several pedestrians and police officials could be seen at the spot.

Jul 26, 2018

Blood Moon 2018: Temples offer 'puja' after lunar eclipse on July 27

A lot of religious beliefs are attached to the occurrence of Blood Moon. According to the Hindu zodiac calendar, the eclipse will affect people with zodiac signs of Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Jul 26, 2018

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2018: Messages and thoughts to share on the day when India remembers its fallen heroes

This was the day that the army declared the two-month Operation Vijay mission successful, but it came at a high price. The Indian Army organises several events and functions to remember those who were killed and homage is paid to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate.

Jul 26, 2018

Coordinated ISIS attack in Syria kills 215

ISIS militants killed 215 people after coordinated attacks in the government-held area of Sweida, the deadliest attack in the country for years.

Jul 26, 2018

Leapfrog UFOs spotted in China sparks alien invasion fears among locals

UFO researcher Tyler Glockner has released the video of leapfrogging flying objects appearing in the Chinese skies.

Jul 26, 2018

Supermarket employee beaten up for stopping policewoman from shoplifting

The employee of a Chennai supermarket was beaten up by the husband and others related to a policewoman, whom he caught shoplifting.

Jul 26, 2018

Dalit cook forced to quit work in Tamil Nadu school; 7 men arrested for harassment

The locals refused to let her work, claiming that the midday meals cooked by her are "impure".

Jul 26, 2018