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People celebrate ceasefire in Rodat district of Nangarhar province

US diplomats hold peace talks with Taliban in Qatar

Senior US officials met Taliban commanders in Qatar, without involving Afghan officials, which is a huge departure from the usual policy of the Trump administration.

Jul 29, 2018

Kangana Ranaut calls Narendra Modi 'rightful leader' but did she just take a dig at Rahul Gandhi?

Kangana Ranaut not only spoke in support of PM Narendra Modi, praising his leadership, but also yet again took a jibe at nepotism.

Jul 29, 2018

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

CM Manohar Lal Khattar to review flood-like situation in Haryana villages

Haryana Chief Minister on Sunday called an emergency meeting and sounded a high alert in the districts of Yamunanagar, Karnal, Panipat and Sonipat.

Jul 29, 2018

Delhi floods: Kejriwal chairs emergency meet amid Yamuna flood warning

The Delhi government has jumped into action amid flood warning and has already evacuated 1,500 people in low-lying areas around the Yamuna river. Tents have been set up, supplies are stocked up and schools and night shelters are cleared to accommodate people.

Jul 29, 2018

Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Council in St. Petersburg, Russia

Government employees to get leave travel concession for travel to Central Asia

A proposal was finalised providing employees LTC to the Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to boost India's presence in the area.

Jul 29, 2018

Damage is seen following an earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia,

Indonesia earthquake: 10 killed on tourist island of Lombok

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Indonesian island of Lombok on Sunday morning killing 10 and injuring 40.

Jul 29, 2018

India's message to Imran Khan: Hope for a progressive Pakistan at peace with neighbours

In its first statement on Imran Khan's win after the 2018 general elections in Pakistan, India said it hopes that Pak's new government would "work constructively" to end militancy in South Asia.

Jul 29, 2018

PTI supporter celebrates ahead of Pakistan elections

Imran eyes coalition, PML-N and PPP considering joint strategy

Khan's party will be down to 109 seats once candidates withdraw from the multiple seats they contested, forcing the party to consider an alliance with independents and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan.

Jul 29, 2018

Cop kneels, folds hands before Yogi Adityanath, netizens outrage

Following an outcry among the FB users, access to the police officer Praveen Kumar Singh's Facebook account was later restricted.

Jul 29, 2018

Mumbai: Fake forex trading busted, 10 arrested

The police have recovered 96 laptops, 17 mobiles and other related documents during raid which were used for fake trading of forex business.

Jul 29, 2018

Tibet part of China's 'sacred territory': Chinese premier

During a visit to the mountain nation, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged religious figures to promote national unity and ethnic harmony.

Jul 29, 2018

In a first, US cardinal to lose title over allegations of sexual abuse

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has offered his resignation to Pope Francis over claims of sexually abusing two boys nearly 50 years ago.

Jul 29, 2018

David, a homeless web developer in Silicon Valley

Homeless and jobless, Silicon Valley man hands out CV's

A web developer, who was left homeless after he lost his job, has taken Twitter by storm when he was caught handing out resumes instead of asking for money.

Jul 29, 2018

IPL 2017, handcuffs, IPL, GUjarat Lions players, Kanpur betting

2 TMC workers held over alleged murder of BJP leader in WB

The BJP leadership has alleged that the TMC workers were involved in the murder of Shaktipada Sardar.

Jul 29, 2018

200 years ago, US President Thomas Jefferson informed about a UFO sighting

It has now been revealed that a UFO sighting was informed to former US president Thomas Jefferson 200 years ago, though his response was not recorded.

Jul 29, 2018