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India-US 2+2 strategic dialogue scheduled for September 6 in New Delhi

The twice-deferred meeting was earlier scheduled to take place in Washington on July 6 but was cancelled due to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea for previously unscheduled meetings. The first 2+2 meeting was to take place in April.

Jul 20, 2018

No-confidence motion: TDP minister makes Mahesh Babu's 'Bharat Ane Nenu' reference during debate

Telegu Desam Party leader Galla Jayadev's mention of Mahesh Babu's movie triggered a varied reaction on social media. Some remarked that he is trying to promote his brother-in-law's movie while others commented that it shows how politics and films are deeply intertwined in Andhra Pradesh.

Jul 20, 2018

Google shows Donald Trump's images when you search for 'idiot'?

The latest image onslaught is apparently the result of a campaign by online activists who are manipulating Google's algorithm by linking the word 'idiot' to an image of US President Donald Trump.

Jul 20, 2018

Malaysian Airlines MH370: Final report on missing flight to be out on July 30

The report on missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 will be put online, with hard copies distributed to families and accredited media. Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the whole international community will have access to the report.

Jul 20, 2018

Married Pak man disguises as Indian on matrimonial site, threatens to kill woman after getting exposed

The Pakistani man told the Mumbai woman that he is a native of Nagpur and is working in London as a doctor. The woman became suspicious when he avoided her questions.

Jul 20, 2018

Crime against minorities in neighbouring countries a concern for India: Sushma Swaraj

The External Affairs minister made the statement in Rajya Sabha after highlighting the fact that the population of Hindus in Bangladesh had increased from 8.4 percent in 2011 to 10.7 percent in 2017.

Jul 20, 2018

Punjab rules out selling land of loan defaulters

Cooperation Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that the government will not sell the land of farmers who have failed to repay their loans. He said that legal action is routine practice for banks.

Jul 20, 2018

Despite uproar, Trump keen to keep Putin close with planned summit in Washington

National Security Adviser John Bolton has been asked to issue an invitation to the Russian President for a visit to Washington sometime in Autumn. If Putin were to accept, it would be the first time since 2010 a Russian President visited the US.

Jul 20, 2018

Self-proclaimed 'pastor' accused of raping and blackmailing woman arrested at IGI airport

The pastor, a self-proclaimed healer was not associated with any church, has been accused of sedating and raping a woman on multiple occasions, even filming the act and threatening the victim.

Jul 20, 2018

Alien shockproof: UFO spotted in La Porte, Indiana sparks debate

Many conspiracy theorists consider this mysterious UFO sighting an authentic proof of extraterrestrial life

Jul 20, 2018

Who was Shiroor seer Sri Lakshmivara Theertha? A brief look into Udupi's controversial Swamiji

Sri Lakshmivara Theertha, who died on Thursday, was controversy's favourite child and had issues with six of the eight Ashta Mutts of Udupi.

Jul 20, 2018

17-year-old beaten to death outside government school in Delhi

The 17-year-old was thrashed to death by around seven to eight boys outside the Government Boys Senior Secondary School.

Jul 20, 2018

Despite opposition from Congress, Economic Offenders Bill passed

The Lok Sabha passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2018 by a voice vote after the bill came under fire by several members of the opposition for its weak stance.

Jul 20, 2018

What is no-confidence motion? The history, interesting facts

The Narendra Modi government is facing its first no-confidence motion in four years. It is likely that the PM will use this platform to launch his 2019 LS election campaign.

Jul 20, 2018

Modi-government no-confidence motion: BJP to move privilege motion against Rahul for 'lying,' 'misleading' house

The Opposition is gearing up for a major debate on the no-confidence motion, moved by the Telugu Desam Party, but it is believed that the ruling party will demolish the Opposition, not just by proving the numbers but doing it in the way that will be Modi's launch pad for the 2019 general election campaign.

Jul 20, 2018