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Europe's 'biggest' Eid celebrations: 1.4 lakh people gather to offer namaz in Birmingham [Video]

Birmingham celebration was organised by Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) and it is believed to be the "largest-ever Eid celebrations" in Europe.

Jun 16, 2018

Happy Father's Day 2018: Inspirational quotes, messages and wishes to share with your dad

This year, Father's Day is celebrated on June 17. Here are a few messages, inspirational quotes, and wishes to share with your superhero dad on this special day.

Jun 16, 2018

West Bengal Police nab four men for stripping 'emotionally immature' man and making video

The incident took place on June 11 and his wife lodged an official complaint soon after the video went viral on the internet.

Jun 16, 2018

Nobody can touch me till LS polls: Does Kumaraswamy believe his govt won't survive for 5 years?

CM HD Kumaraswamy attended an event in Bengaluru on Friday, June 15, and insisted that the Congress and JD(S) alliance had no issues and would function smoothly in the state. However, he strangely said that he was here for at least a year.

Jun 16, 2018

Karnataka will release Cauvery water for Tamil Nadu owing to good rainfall: CM Kumaraswamy

The pre-monsoon showers and a good monsoon has spelled good news for the neighbouring state. Chief minister Kumaraswamy has promised the release of 20,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Kamal Haasan has expressed happiness over the decision.

Jun 16, 2018

After refusing to recognise Gauri Lankesh's shooter, Sri Ram Sene raises funds for Parashuram Waghmare's family

Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik had earlier claimed that he did not know Waghmare, but, in a surprising turn of events, the Facebook page of the pro-Hindutva outfit posted a photograph of the shooter along with an account number through which people can donate money.

Jun 16, 2018

Trump slams 'fake news media' yet again, tweets his own version of G7 summit picture

US President Donald Trump slammed fake news media for portraying an image of him as having a 'negative relationship' with the world leaders present at the G7 summit.

Jun 16, 2018

RTI amendment in the offing; activist questions Centre's refusal to share details

Activist Anjali Bhardwaj filed an RTI request to find out when changes were proposed, what they are but the government refuses to provide any details. She has expressed her concern over media reports that the amendment was regressive.

Jun 16, 2018

Who is Modugumudi Kishan? The mastermind behind Tollywood sex racket in Chicago

The prostitution racket made headlines after federal agents of Homeland Security Investigations filed a 42-page criminal complaint against Telugu film producer Kishan Modugumudi and his wife.

Jun 16, 2018

Is there food during Eid 2018? Plight of millions of refugee Muslims in sharp focus

By placing a three-month old story on its front page on Eid Day, prominent Gulf daily is obviously calling for attention to the plight of refugees stranded in other lands even even as the Muslim community marks one of its biggest celebrations.

Jun 16, 2018

Man strangles intellectually disabled twins to relieve his sister of 'burden'

Twins with intellectual and developmental disabilities were strangled by their maternal uncle and two accomplices. Owner notices him shifting the body and calls police.

Jun 16, 2018

Tollywood sex racket: 2 top south actresses named in Chicago scandal involving Indian-origin couple

The federal agents of Homeland Security Investigations have filed a 42-page criminal complaint against Kishan Modugumudi and his wife Chandra and the investigation has thrown up the name of two top actresses in the south film industry. The two actresses are said to be from Bengaluru and Chennai.

Jun 16, 2018

Yemen Civil War: Saudi coalition charges into key port city, seizes airport from Houthi rebels

The Saudi-led coalition seized control of the Hodeidah airport from rebels, begins progressing towards seaport.

Jun 16, 2018

Sloppy police investigations in West Bengal: HC wants Mamata Banerjee to frame proper guidelines

Allegations of a shoddy job when it comes to a police investigation are nothing new. Observing loopholes in the probe conducted in the death of a young woman two years ago, the Calcutta High Court said that cops should be provided training by the authorities.

Jun 16, 2018

Here's what Kashmir militants asked slain soldier Aurangzeb before pumping bullets into him [Video]

Aurangzeb, who belonged to the 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) camp at Shadimarg, was abducted by terrorists on Thursday, June 14, and then brutally murdered by the militants.

Jun 16, 2018