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Here's why Rajasthan BJP MLA is advising people to smuggle gold and not drugs

Addressing the Dewasi community in Jodhpur, BJP MLA from Bilara Arjun Lal Garg told attendees that they might as well smuggle gold instead as it is easier to obtain a bail in cases of gold smuggling. He went on to say that it would be a "matter of pride" if one is caught with smuggled gold.

Jun 1, 2018

How a 'bear' almost choked a passenger to death on Air India flight

A woman passenger almost choked to death after a gummy bear got stuck in her windpipe. However, the prompt action of a doctor couple travelling to London to attend a medical conference saved the old woman's life.

Jun 1, 2018

7 killed after bus veers off road in Himachal Pradesh

The bus was on its way to Tikkar from Shimla when the accident occurred on the Theog-Hatkoti road.

Jun 1, 2018

US welcomes India, Pakistan LoC ceasefire agreement

The US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said that the country welcomed India and Pakistan's move to "fully implement the 2003 ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC)."

Jun 1, 2018

Audiotapes of Donald Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen threatening journalist released

Donald Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen is under investigation after it was discovered he had made a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Jun 1, 2018

Who is Husnain Rashid? ISIS supporter plotted attacks against Prince George

Husnain Rashid, who encouraged terrorist attacks against Prince George in October last year, pleaded guilty on May 31. Here's all you need to know.

Jun 1, 2018

Delhi on high alert after 12 Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir

The national capital and J&K are on high alert after 12 terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed came through the Pir Panchal mountains. They have now divided themselves into three groups of four and could be planning large-scale attacks on the 17th day of Ramzan on Saturday, June 2.

Jun 1, 2018

Tensions rise as US warns China on South China Sea

The US Navy sailed two warships within 12 nautical miles of the disputed Paracel Islands last week, the first time it has used more than one vessel in the operations.

Jun 1, 2018

Congress-JD(S) combine agrees on letting Kumaraswamy be the Karnataka CM for 5 years

The newly-formed Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance in Karnataka has also decided that the two parties will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha polls together.

Jun 1, 2018

14-year-old Indian-American wins National Spelling Bee

Karthik Nemmani has become 14th champion or co-champion of South Asian descent the bee has had in 11 consecutive years. He defeated a record-shattering 515 contestants to win the contest.

Jun 1, 2018

Mumbai-based Air India pilot found dead in gym of Riyadh hotel

Rithwick Tiwari, a first officer with Air India, was found unconscious in the washroom of the health club of Hotel Holiday Inn and he is suspected to have died of a heart attack. Tiwari's body was found lying sideways in the washroom after police broke open the door.

Jun 1, 2018

Hits and misses: Big takeaways from Kairana, Palghar and other by-election results

The Bharatiya Janata Party continued its abysmal run at the bypolls by losing the crucial Kairana constituency in western Uttar Pradesh. Here's a look at the results from other constituencies.

May 31, 2018

Journalism started during Mahabharata, says BJP's Dinesh Sharma

Just weeks after Venkaiah Naidu said that plastic surgery was performed by surgeons in ancient times, deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh, Dinesh Sharma made headlines for an equally bizarre statement. It involves broadcast television, Google and Mahabharata.

May 31, 2018

Woman posts racy video on Google Maps; locals say they are driving there 'straight away'

The semi-nude video of the cheeky tourist has racked up a lot of five-star reviews quickly on Google Maps. Meanwhile, Google is trying to find out how the video smuggled onto the map.

May 31, 2018

Quick Response: The loss of Kairana LS seat means BJP's golden run has ended

The BJP had won 71 out of the 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh in 2014 when the opposition votes were divided. The fabled Narendra Modi magic will not help the party retain its grip on the state if SP,BSP and Congress stand together and leverage their 50 percent vote share in the state in the 2019 general elections.

May 31, 2018