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Modi-Putin meet in Russia: Talks on Kudankulam nuclear plant top on agenda

Although Modi and Putin will talk on bilateral trade and technological cooperation between Russia and India, the Kudankulam nuclear plant will remain in focus.

Jun 1, 2017

Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Philippines Air Force drops bomb on its own soldiers in 'friendly fire', kills at least 11

President Duterte had ordered martial rule in the region for 60 days in an attempt to crush Muslim extremists who have aligned themselves with the Islamic State.

Jun 1, 2017

Donald Trump finally meets his hand shake match In Emmanuel Macron

How Covfefe sent the internet into meltdown

Nothing brings the various tribes of the internet together like creating a meme. Around midnight on May 31, the account of US President Donald Trump tweeted Despite the constant negative press covfefe and the Twittersphere lit up. In less than 10 minutes a newly created @covfefe Twitter account responded to him, it received 6200 retweets, the domain name covfefe.com was purchased and it spawned its own hashtags with tens of thousands of mentions.

Jun 1, 2017

'Peacocks don't have sex': Had Satyajit Ray been alive today, a satire would surely be on the cards

Master filmmaker Ray was known to hit prevalent social convictions hard but in a soft way. In Sonar Kella, he had made his sleuth correct Jatayu's ignorance on camel. Would he have done the same to correct Justice Sharma's bizarre peacock story?

Jun 1, 2017

#ThisFlag leader Evan Mawarire on Zimbabwes future

Zimbabwean pastor and activist, Evan Mawarire created the #ThisFlag movement in April 2016 with a simple video that spread across social media and created a movement that inspired thousands of Zimbabweans. At the 2017 Oslo Freedom Forum, he told his story and shared his views with Newsweek on the future of his home nation, Zimbabwe.

Jun 1, 2017

Andhra Pradesh: Indian Navy sailor found dead aboard INS Rana in Visakhapatnam

A sailor with the Indian Navy was found dead on Thursday, June 1, under mysterious circumstances aboard the naval vessel INS Rana in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Read to know more.

Jun 1, 2017

Armed police storm Malaysia Airlines plane after bomb threat

Armed police stormed a Malaysia Airlines plane at Melbournes Tullamarine Airport after a man tried to enter the cockpit and made a bomb threat on 31 May. Officers boarded the plane and arrested the man who had been restrained by passengers and crew on Malaysia Airlines flight MH128.

Jun 1, 2017

Theresa May drilled on TV debate absence during election campaign stop

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced multiple questions from journalists on 31 May about her planned absence from a TV general election debate after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn agreed to take part. Corbyn had previously ruled out taking part in the 7-way leaders debate, and the decision may reflect an improvement in voter perception.

Jun 1, 2017

US Air Force veteran sentenced to 35 years of prison for trying to join ISIS

Judges of a Brooklyn federal court slammed the veteran stating that he was being sentenced not because he was a Muslim but because he betrayed his own country.

Jun 1, 2017

Chennai Silks building being razed after it partially collapses due to fire

The Chennai Silks building that caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday started collapsing after 24 hours of the continued blaze. Read to know the latest developments.

Jun 1, 2017

GDP heads south: The puzzle is clear; demonetisation was Narendra Modi's success till Uttar Pradesh elections

Although the government rubbished several experts saying demonetisation was a bold move which helped India in many aspects, the reality is that it was just a spin to win the UP polls.

Jun 1, 2017

Agra: Mother of 4 offers to sell kidney to help pay daughters' school fee

A mother in Agra has offered to sell her kidney to anyone in need to fund her children's education. Her daughters have been expelled from school as the family wasn't able to pay their fees.

Jun 1, 2017

Baap re Baap! Why do you charge so high fees for education, Mamata asks reputed Kolkata schools

After health, the Bengal CM turned focus on education to rein in the exorbitant fees culture prevalent in private schools. From where will the parents get so much money, she asked.

Jun 1, 2017

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

Delhi Police arrest 2, including minor, for murder of e-rickshaw driver Ravinder Kumar

Seven police teams and a team of Crime Branch are conducting a manhunt to trace the five other youths who brutally murdered Ravinder Kumar for objecting to urination in public.

Jun 1, 2017

Peacocks are celibate, says Justice Mahesh Chand Sharma who wants cow to be national animal [VIDEO]

Justice Mahesh Chand Sharma, a Rajasthan High Court judge, had earlier recommended that people found guilty of cow slaughter should be awarded life term.

Jun 1, 2017

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Modi-Putin meet in Russia: Talks on Kudankulam nuclear plant top on agenda

Philippines Air Force drops bomb on its own soldiers in 'friendly fire', kills at least 11

How Covfefe sent the internet into meltdown

'Peacocks don't have sex': Had Satyajit Ray been alive today, a satire would surely be on the cards

#ThisFlag leader Evan Mawarire on Zimbabwes future

Andhra Pradesh: Indian Navy sailor found dead aboard INS Rana in Visakhapatnam

Armed police storm Malaysia Airlines plane after bomb threat

Theresa May drilled on TV debate absence during election campaign stop

US Air Force veteran sentenced to 35 years of prison for trying to join ISIS

Chennai Silks building being razed after it partially collapses due to fire

GDP heads south: The puzzle is clear; demonetisation was Narendra Modi's success till Uttar Pradesh elections

Agra: Mother of 4 offers to sell kidney to help pay daughters' school fee

Baap re Baap! Why do you charge so high fees for education, Mamata asks reputed Kolkata schools

Delhi Police arrest 2, including minor, for murder of e-rickshaw driver Ravinder Kumar

Peacocks are celibate, says Justice Mahesh Chand Sharma who wants cow to be national animal [VIDEO]

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]