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Shiroor Mutt pontiff Sri Lakshmivara Teertha's death mystery deepens, senior seer claims 'women and wine' caused it

Speaking of the death of the Shiroor Mutt pontiff, senior seer Pejawar Swami said that he couldn't have been poisoned by the seers of other mutts. He added that many people knew that the deceased pontiff drank excessively and that might have damaged his kidney and liver.

Jul 21, 2018

Bengal heritage building restoration work to be completed by October

Restoration of several heritage buildings in and around Kolkata is underway and monuments are expected to open to the public by October. Work is currently ongoing at the Victoria Memorial Hall and Science City.

Jul 21, 2018

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

Oil companies such as Exxon Mobil have been vocal about their stance against Russia sanctions. Opponents claim sanctions unfairly penalise U.S. companies.

Jul 21, 2018

Haryana woman alleges she was raped by 40 men after being held captive for 4 days in guesthouse, 2 arrested

The victim said she was kept captive in a guesthouse in Morni Hills between July 15 and 18, during which 40 men took turns to rape her. A case has now been registered and an investigation is ongoing. The police have also arrested Sunil alias Sunny and Avtar Singh, who run Lovely Guesthouse.

Jul 21, 2018

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

The US has asked the UN Security Council to keep its sanctions on North Korea, stating violations by Pyongyang despite Kim Jong Un's promise to denuclearise.

Jul 21, 2018

Narendra Modi government sails through no-confidence motion with easy win

The no-confidence motion was put to a vote after a 12-hour debate. The ruling NDA won 325 votes.

Jul 21, 2018

What is Meghalayan Age? Know about the new discovery in Earth's history

A new chapter in Earth's history has been discovered which the geologists have named as the Meghalayan Age.

Jul 20, 2018

Passports of 8 NRI husbands cancelled for dumping their wives

The government has also ordered an inter-ministerial agency committee with members from the Women and Child Development Ministry, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to probe the issue.

Jul 20, 2018

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye sentenced to another 8 years in jail for corruption

Park was accused of colluding with her long-time confidante, Choi Soon-sil, also in custody, to force big conglomerates, including Samsung Group, to donate $68.2 million to two non-profit foundations controlled by Choi.

Jul 20, 2018

Bihar govt hikes relief for rape and acid attack survivors to Rs 7 lakh

Bihar has witnessed a sharp rise in crime against women in the last seven years. Even after rolling several restrictive measures, the state has failed to arrest the steep rise in the number.

Jul 20, 2018

Assam: BJP MP's daughter, 18 others arrested in multi-crore job scam

The arrest was conducted in connection with a multi-crore scam that was arranged to enrol individuals to Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) in 2016.

Jul 20, 2018

Trinamool Congress Martyrs' Day: Stage set to celebrate 25th anniversary

Trinamool Congress celebrates Martyrs' Day to pay homage to 13 members of the party who took bullets for the party in 1993.

Jul 20, 2018

France hits back at Rahul Gandhi's charges on Rafale deal; BJP terms allegations 'absolutely wrong'

Congress President Rahul Gandhi had alleged that Nirmala Sitharaman had lied when she claimed that the government could not reveal details of the deal due to a secrecy pact between India and France.

Jul 20, 2018

Check out Priya Prakash Varrier's reaction on Rahul Gandhi's wink in Parliament [Video]

Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's wink in Parliament, Priya Prakash said that she got the news about the Congress President winking at PM Modi after she came back from college.

Jul 20, 2018

Missing Pakistani social activist Raza Mahmood Khan returns after 7 months

Raza Mahmood Khan, a convener of Aghaz-i-Dosti -- a friendship initiative between the youth of India and Pakistan -- was reportedly picked up by men in plainclothes from his Model Colony residence in Lahore on December 2, 2017

Jul 20, 2018

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Shiroor Mutt pontiff Sri Lakshmivara Teertha's death mystery deepens, senior seer claims 'women and wine' caused it

Bengal heritage building restoration work to be completed by October

US oil giants to lobby against tighter Russia sanctions

Haryana woman alleges she was raped by 40 men after being held captive for 4 days in guesthouse, 2 arrested

Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

Narendra Modi government sails through no-confidence motion with easy win

What is Meghalayan Age? Know about the new discovery in Earth's history

Passports of 8 NRI husbands cancelled for dumping their wives

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye sentenced to another 8 years in jail for corruption

Bihar govt hikes relief for rape and acid attack survivors to Rs 7 lakh

Assam: BJP MP's daughter, 18 others arrested in multi-crore job scam

Trinamool Congress Martyrs' Day: Stage set to celebrate 25th anniversary

France hits back at Rahul Gandhi's charges on Rafale deal; BJP terms allegations 'absolutely wrong'

Check out Priya Prakash Varrier's reaction on Rahul Gandhi's wink in Parliament [Video]

Missing Pakistani social activist Raza Mahmood Khan returns after 7 months

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]