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Michael Jackson's pet elephant escapes from Florida zoo, but 'moonwalked' by zoo keepers to home

The zoo authority took to Facebook to announce the escape of Michael Jackson's pet elephant Ali.

Jun 19, 2018

Maharashtra govt gives junior minister rank to Siddhivinayak trust member

The move means that as a government servant, Adesh Bandekar is eligible for several financial benefits such as a monthly allowance of Rs. 7,500, Rs. 3,000 monthly for telephone expenses and travel allowances.

Jun 19, 2018

BJP dumps PDP in J&K: This is what Omar Abdullah, Gulam Nabi Azad, others say about 'unholy' alliance

Omar Abdullah, Gulam Nabi Azad and many other leaders have hailed BJP for pulling out of the alliance with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 19, 2018

AAP MLAs attempt to join Kejriwal, forced out of Lt. Governor's residence

The MLAs were in Raj Niwas to attend a meeting chaired by the Lt. Governor. Following their refusal to leave, the AAP leaders claim they were forced out by police.

Jun 19, 2018

Good riddance to bad alliance in Jammu & Kashmir; BJP failed the state and country

As the BJP-PDP alliance crumbles, leaving Kashmir in a much worse state, the fault clearly lies with the BJP and the central government. The security situation has worsened, Pakistan has made headway and there is growing internationalisation of the Kashmir issue.

Jun 19, 2018

IAS officers ready for talks with Kejriwal but Delhi CM awaits Lt Governor's response

IAS officers association announces that they are waiting for formal communication from the Delhi CM to assure safety to them, Kejriwal tweets he is waiting for Baijal to be involved as an impasse in Delhi continues.

Jun 19, 2018

Cauvery water row: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy not afraid of contempt of apex court

The comment comes a day after Kumaraswamy met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss the Cauvery water issue.

Jun 19, 2018

Chandigarh bans private coaching classes during school hours as students bunk school to attend tuition

Those students who have already appeared in the final exams or have passed out from schools are exempted, the order stated.

Jun 19, 2018

Separatists in Kashmir call for valley-wide shutdown after Bukhari killing

Senior leaders of the Joint Resistance Leadership call for a complete shutdown in the Kashmir valley following the murder of journalist Shujaat Bukhari and other civilians.

Jun 19, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018 special: Indian football fan cycles 4,000km to Russia [Pictures]

Cliffin Francis, who belong from Cherthala town in Kerala, cycled all the way from Iran to Russia to attend just one match of the ongoing Fifa World Cup 2018.

Jun 19, 2018

BJP-PDP coalition ends Live: Muscular policy won't work in Kashmir, says Mehbooba Mufti

The decision came apparently in the aftermath of the widening of the fissures following the escalation of militancy in during the Ramadan ceasefire. The momentous decision came after BJP president Amit Shah held talks with party MLAs in Delhi.

Jun 19, 2018

Constitutionality of Kejriwal's strike questioned, SC refuses to intervene

PIL filed by Hari Nath Ram at the Delhi HC on the grounds that the strike has crippled the administration, but the case will only be heard on June 22. A petition was filed in SC to expedite the hearing, but apex court refuses to hold an urgent hearing.

Jun 19, 2018

Make way for desi navigation system as GPS 'NavIC' to be launched soon

NavIC (meaning sailor or navigator in English) will provide users with pinpoint accuracy in determining their exact position on a map.

Jun 19, 2018

Pakistan has more nuclear bombs than India and is making more: Is nuclear deterrence dead?

In an armed conflict scenario, what does this mean? Is India on a weaker wicket because it has fewer nuclear warheads than Pakistan? Are India and Pakistan on the road to further ramping up their nuclear arsenal?

Jun 19, 2018

Chhattisgarh to bring 1.5 lakh teachers under State Educational Department

The move will offer teachers the benefits of a unified pay scale, allowances and promotions. CM Raman Singh also announced a plan to implement Ayushman Bharat Scheme in the state, providing medical cover for over 40 lakh families.

Jun 19, 2018