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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

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

Dubai's Burj Khalifa lights up in shades of Pakistan flag as nation celebrates 71 years of Independence

Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world was illuminated with the Pakistani flag and hundreds of people gathered at the venue to watch it.

Aug 15, 2018

Maharashtra govt directs FIR against farm owners for pesticide poisoning cases

More than 400 farmers had reported skin infections in 2017 and almost 60 farmers had died in Yavatmal after inhaling fumes of toxic pesticide.

Aug 15, 2018

Independence Day 2018: 15 promises that free India failed to keep

As India enters its 72nd year of Independence from the British Raj, we take a look at the 15 promises that still remain unfulfilled on August 15, 2018.

Aug 15, 2018

Kerala Rains LIVE: Kochi airport suspends operations until August 18, red alert in multiple districts

Overflowing rivers and massive landslides have resulted in the death of about 44 people in the state and about five are said to be missing.

Aug 15, 2018

Google Doodle celebrates India's 72nd Independence Day with colourful 'truck art'

A click on the doodle will take the users to an assortment of entries on Independence Day, including news reports and videos.

Aug 15, 2018

Independence Day 2018 quotes: Patriotic messages, greetings, wishes to share with your well-wishers

On the occasion of India's Independence Day, here are a few inspiring quotes, messages and greetings to spread patriotism with your family and friends.

Aug 15, 2018

South Korea's problem of 'dating violence'; attacks on men increase more than women

Unlike the United States or the United Kingdom, South Korea doesn't have strict punishment for dating violence. It claims around eight lives every month and over 10,000 people were arrested last year.

Aug 14, 2018

Over 350 Indian Army personnel likely to move Supreme Court against AFSPA 'dilution'

Recently, a Supreme Court bench, headed by Justice Madan Lokur had pulled up the CBI direction due to the delays in filing the FIRs against Manipur police commandos and armed forces personnel.

Aug 14, 2018

Turkish turmoil downs Indian rupee; Rahul Gandhi takes swipe at PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi had tweeted a video of Narendra Modi as the then-Chief Minister of Gujarat castigating the UPA government when the rupee touched Rs 69 to a dollar mark in 2014.

Aug 14, 2018