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Venezuelas Maduro calls Donald Trump new Hitler of international politics

Who is Nicolas Maduro? Venezuela president survives assassination attempt

Nicolas Maduro has been able to cling on to power in Venezuela, which is a top exporter of oil, despite the economy being in ruins and never-ending political turmoil. Thousands of citizens have fled the country, where food and medical supplies are in short supply and inflation is nearing one million percent.

Aug 5, 2018

Muzaffarpur shelter home rapes: Opposition leaders unite in protest, Rahul slams Nitish govt

RJD leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav asked for death penalty for Brajesh Thakur, the owner of the shelter home.

Aug 5, 2018

How a phone app and a database served up Imran Khan's Pakistan poll win

PTI was secretive about the technology plan ahead of the July 25 poll, fearing rivals could copy it, but several party workers showed Reuters how the app transformed their campaign and gave them an edge.

Aug 5, 2018

Bihar shelter home rapes: No action taken after red flag raised last year, govt officials come under scanner

The head of Bihar state commission for protection of child rights, Dr Harpal Kaur had reportedly raised a red flag on the shelter home, even sending reminders to look into the operations at the shelter home after conducting an inspection in November last year.

Aug 4, 2018

Iran gears up for return of US sanctions; thousands take to streets in protest

Hundreds have rallied in cities across the country, including Tehran, Isfahan and Karaj as Iranians brace for a return of U.S. sanctions.

Aug 4, 2018

Osama bin Laden's mother speaks up 17 years after 9/11 attacks, says 'won't blame good son'

Osama bin Laden's mother Alia Ghanem has remained tight-lipped about her firstborn for years, but as the 17th 9/11 anniversary nears, his mother opened up about her "good kid." She remembers Osama as a shy and intelligent child, who was a very good student and loved studying.

Aug 4, 2018

AAP's new scheme: Colleges to issue learner's licenses to students

The move is expected to benefit close to two lakh students who are studying in Delhi, especially since most of them are not from the city.

Aug 4, 2018

Stockholm police shoot dead autistic man walking around with toy gun

20-year-old Eric Torrell was shot by the police after he allegedly threatened passersby with his gun, which was just a toy.

Aug 4, 2018

NYT defends new hire slammed for 'racist tweets'

Sarah Jeong has become the latest victim of racist tweets after her old tweets were dug up by right-wing websites.

Aug 4, 2018

Intruder breaches Farooq Abdullah's Jammu home; shot dead by security, gun license found in car

Police sources said that the man tried to forcibly drive his SUV into the former J&K CM's residence resulting in a shootout.

Aug 4, 2018

Knife-wielding man arrested after trying to attack Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Delhi

The attacker has now been identified as 46-year-old Vimal Raj, a native of Alappuzha. He reportedly was also carrying a few papers along and threatened to "finish" Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.

Aug 4, 2018

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With Indira Banerjee, Supreme Court gets 3 female sitting judges for the first time in history

Indira Banerjee's appointment is noteworthy since this is the first time in history that the Supreme Court of India will have three women as sitting judges since its inception in 1950.

Aug 4, 2018

PM Modi hailed as 'most influential statesman of modern India'; But is Modi-fication really working?

A Chinese daily says how people perceive Modi's policies will decide the course of the 2019 general elections and the direction the country will take.

Aug 4, 2018

Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal faces arrest in rape case

Will Franco Mulakkal be arrested? Kerala police to question catholic bishop in rape case

The bishop's arrest had loomed large ever since the nun made a submission in front of a magistrate under Section 164. However, Franco Mulakkal has insisted the nun was making false allegations against him.

Aug 4, 2018

In a big blow to Trump, Judge orders DACA to be restored

Washington D.C. District Judge John Bates has ordered the government to restore DACA within 20 days. The Trump administration had famously announced plans to end the programme that would grant living rights to migrant children.

Aug 4, 2018

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Who is Nicolas Maduro? Venezuela president survives assassination attempt

Muzaffarpur shelter home rapes: Opposition leaders unite in protest, Rahul slams Nitish govt

How a phone app and a database served up Imran Khan's Pakistan poll win

Bihar shelter home rapes: No action taken after red flag raised last year, govt officials come under scanner

Iran gears up for return of US sanctions; thousands take to streets in protest

Osama bin Laden's mother speaks up 17 years after 9/11 attacks, says 'won't blame good son'

AAP's new scheme: Colleges to issue learner's licenses to students

Stockholm police shoot dead autistic man walking around with toy gun

NYT defends new hire slammed for 'racist tweets'

Intruder breaches Farooq Abdullah's Jammu home; shot dead by security, gun license found in car

Knife-wielding man arrested after trying to attack Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Delhi

With Indira Banerjee, Supreme Court gets 3 female sitting judges for the first time in history

PM Modi hailed as 'most influential statesman of modern India'; But is Modi-fication really working?

Will Franco Mulakkal be arrested? Kerala police to question catholic bishop in rape case

In a big blow to Trump, Judge orders DACA to be restored

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]