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Pakistan general elections 2018: Coalition government a possibility?

While Imran Khan's PTI is leading the race to power in Pakistan's 2018 general elections, the possibility of a coalition is not completely out of the picture.

Jul 26, 2018

Who was Mary Ellis? Last female World War 2 pilot dies at 101

Mary Ellis, the last female World War 2 pilot, died on July 25. She was 101.

Jul 26, 2018

West Bengal to be renamed 'Bangla', awaits Union Home Ministry approval

The state has been pushing for the name change as Bangla in Bengali, Hindi and English to appear at the top in alphabetical sequence of state names.

Jul 26, 2018

Xi Jinping urges BRICS nations to pursue 'win-win' cooperation for open world economy

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that BRICS countries can only achieve mutual benefit by opening themselves up and engage in investment liberalisation and facilitation.

Jul 26, 2018

Kargil Vijay Diwas: From Captain Vikram Batra to Captain Manoj Pandey, here are the war heroes who received Param Vir Chakra

On July 26, 1999, India had regained command of high altitude outposts which were illegally occupied by Pakistani Army. The war lasted over 60 days and 527 soldiers had sacrificed their lives for the glory of the nation.

Jul 26, 2018

Africa road trip/ A southern Sudanese man rides a motorcycle during sunset in Juba, January 5, 2011. The referendum, guaranteed by a 2005 peace deal between north and south which ended Africa's longest civil war, is forecast to result in secession, but ex

The Great African Caravan to start on Independence Day; Indian artists on epic road trip for world peace

The team will travel to 12 different African countries, including Zimbabwe, Kenya, Egypt and Uganda. The last stop on this journey will be Cairo in Egypt.

Jul 26, 2018

Google-mad console takes on Sony and Microsoft

No perks and privileges for Google contractors unlike regular staffers, claims report

The contractual workers are not entitled to any compensation, insurance, or other benefits and rights enjoyed by regular employees.

Jul 26, 2018

Beijing blast: 'Large explosion' rocks street outside the United States Embassy in China

The blast on the street near the United States Embassy in Beijing took place around 1 pm and thick smoke could be seen billowing in the area. Roads near the embassy have now been blocked and several pedestrians and police officials could be seen at the spot.

Jul 26, 2018

Blood Moon 2018: Temples offer 'puja' after lunar eclipse on July 27

A lot of religious beliefs are attached to the occurrence of Blood Moon. According to the Hindu zodiac calendar, the eclipse will affect people with zodiac signs of Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Jul 26, 2018

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2018: Messages and thoughts to share on the day when India remembers its fallen heroes

This was the day that the army declared the two-month Operation Vijay mission successful, but it came at a high price. The Indian Army organises several events and functions to remember those who were killed and homage is paid to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate.

Jul 26, 2018

Damages after a suicide bomb attack are seen in Sweida, Syria

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Pakistan general elections 2018: Coalition government a possibility?

Who was Mary Ellis? Last female World War 2 pilot dies at 101

West Bengal to be renamed 'Bangla', awaits Union Home Ministry approval

Xi Jinping urges BRICS nations to pursue 'win-win' cooperation for open world economy

Kargil Vijay Diwas: From Captain Vikram Batra to Captain Manoj Pandey, here are the war heroes who received Param Vir Chakra

The Great African Caravan to start on Independence Day; Indian artists on epic road trip for world peace

No perks and privileges for Google contractors unlike regular staffers, claims report

Beijing blast: 'Large explosion' rocks street outside the United States Embassy in China

Blood Moon 2018: Temples offer 'puja' after lunar eclipse on July 27

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2018: Messages and thoughts to share on the day when India remembers its fallen heroes

Coordinated ISIS attack in Syria kills 215

Leapfrog UFOs spotted in China sparks alien invasion fears among locals

Supermarket employee beaten up for stopping policewoman from shoplifting

Dalit cook forced to quit work in Tamil Nadu school; 7 men arrested for harassment

Hospital negligence fuelled AMRI fire: Report

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]