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Pakistan Army working on Election Commission's directives; confirms no direct role in upcoming general elections

Asif Ghafoor, the Director General of Pakistan Army's media wing ISPR, rejected reports that the Army will work independently during the elections and clarified that its personnel will follow the poll body's instructions.

Jul 19, 2018

Aircel-Maxis case: CBI chargesheet names Chidambaram and son Karti as accused

The Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate are investigating Karti Chidambaram's alleged role in getting Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for the Aircel-Maxis deal in 2006 when his father was the Union Finance Minister.

Jul 19, 2018

Nawaz Sharif in jail: Here are the special privileges that former Pak PM is receiving

Nawaz Sharif, the three-time Prime Minister, was sentenced to 10 years in jail after being convicted in Panama Papers scandal.

Jul 19, 2018

India is fortunate to have a leader like PM Modi, says former British PM David Cameron

David Cameron also lauded PM Modi's flagship programme 'Skill India' but pointed out that such goals cannot be achieved by government initiatives alone.

Jul 19, 2018

A starry house: How one Florida family painted their house to help their son

A couple in Florida have painted the exterior of their house with a mural of Van Gough's A Starry Night but landed in trouble with the city council. The case was resolved on Tuesday when the council settled the case, allowing the family to keep the mural.

Jul 19, 2018

3 teen sisters sexually abused by 5 men in different cities; K'taka police launch manhunt

The girls, two of whom are minors, were taken to cities like Bengaluru, Mandya and Mangaluru during the period they were missing. It is also suspected that they might have been forced into prostitution.

Jul 19, 2018

Javedkar reaffirms Modi government's commitment towards reservation for faculty

Addressing the Rajya Sabha during Zero Hour, the HRD Minister stated that the Centre had put the interviews for faculty recruitment on hold since they disagreed with an Allahabad court order to remove reservation for faculty jobs.

Jul 19, 2018

UP girl tries to poison mid-day meal to avenge brother's death, arrested

The poison was detected before the students ate the lunch. The girl has now been booked under IPC section 328, which relates to causing hurt by means of poison.

Jul 19, 2018

Jaish-e-Mohammad training divers to sink Indian Navy warships

Reports suggest the terror outfit is trying to target the main assets of the Indian Navy like aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya and ballistic submarines INS Arihant and INS Arighat.

Jul 19, 2018

Puducherry Assembly passes unanimous resolution seeking full statehood

Just like Delhi, Puducherry has also become another theatre of war between an elected government and the Lt Governor.

Jul 19, 2018

Shiroor seer dies: Mystery shrouds Sri Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji's death

The advocate of Sri Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji of Udupi's Shiroor Mutt, who passed away on the wee hours of Thursday, has demanded a thorough investigation into the seer's death.

Jul 19, 2018

Another blow for Russia as UK Police identify suspects in Skripal attack

The British police have identified several Russians believed to be behind the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter despite insistence from the Kremlin that they had no hand in the incident.

Jul 19, 2018

Rajdhani, Sampark Kranti Express trains to get new makeover with Madhubani paintings

Nearly 22 coaches of the Patna Rajdhani will be rolled out shortly with the traditional Madhubani paintings inside and outside of the coaches - as part of a new trend to promote traditional art on premier services.

Jul 19, 2018

Delhi air hostess' last messages hint at abuse, says she will kill herself as 'Mayank has driven' her to it

Anissia Batra, the Lufthansa air hostess, had sent a few messages seeking help and had also asked the friend to call the police. She clearly mentioned that her husband Mayank Singhvi had locked her up in a room and later said that she was going to kill herself.

Jul 19, 2018

Larry Nassar sex abuse survivors take stage at ESPYs; over 100 gymnasts honoured for courage

Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty in November 2017 to molesting dozens of female athletes under the guise of medical treatment in incidents dating back to the 1990s.

Jul 19, 2018