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Who is Geetha Johri? All you need to know about Gujarat's first woman DGP

Geetha Johri was appointed Gujarat's Director General of Police on Tuesday after the sudden ouster of PP Pandey, who resigned from the post following a petition in the Supreme Court.

Apr 4, 2017

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's first Cabinet meeting: Farm loans up to Rs 1 lakh waived

At least 2.5 crore small and marginalised farmers in UP are set to benefit from the loan waiver.

Apr 4, 2017

Suspected chemical attack in Syria's Idlib kills 58 including 11 children

The Syrian activists claimed that the attack was carried out by an airstrike by either the Syrian government or the Russian warplanes.

Apr 4, 2017

Video story: Death toll in St Petersburg train carriage rises to 14

The suspect in the incident has reportedly been identified by security agencies as a native of Kyrgyzstan with Russian citizenship.

Apr 4, 2017

Two engineering students found dead near Bhushi Dam in Pune's Lonavla

The deceased students were found devoid of clothes and were hit on the back of their heads with a blunt object.

Apr 4, 2017

Pink Star Diamond sells for $71.2 million at Sotheby's auction, smashes world record

The 59.60-carat Pink Star Diamond was estimated to have a value of more than $60 million. It eventually sold for $71.2 million

Apr 4, 2017

US President Donald Trump might participate in India-Pakistan peace talks

Haley said the US will not wait till "something happens" and will indulge in endeavours to diffuse escalating tensions between the two countries.

Apr 4, 2017

UP honour killing: Man held for murdering daughter and her boyfriend

The man killed both of them to save the honour of the family, after finding them talking to each other. The man was subsequently arrested following a complaint from a relative of his family.

Apr 4, 2017

Amazing footage shows the slopes of Mount Etna glow red as lava flows

Renewed eruption activity on Mount Etna produced lava from the 29 March, causing its slopes to glow red for five days. The 3,329 meter high mountain is Europes most active volcano and has erupted twice within the last month.

Apr 4, 2017

Dozens killed in ‘chemical weapons attack’ in Syria

At least 58 people have been killed and dozens injured in a suspected chemical attack on 4 April. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said a choking substance had been dropped by Syrian government or Russian jets on the town of Khan Sheikhoun, a pro-opposition town. Damascus has repeatedly denied using chemical weapons.

Apr 4, 2017

Punjab police arrest Rakhi Sawant for comparing Mika Singh with Valmiki; actress later apologises [VIDEOS]

Rakhi Sawant has reportedly been arrested from Mumbai for making alleged derogatory comments on Valmiki.

Apr 4, 2017

Mothers in Mumbai, Bangalore react to school's dress code, restrictions for parents

The school told parents to dress in "decent and modest attire" and told them to deposit their cellphones at the reception.

Apr 4, 2017

Scientists 3D modelling Great Barrier Reef to show impact of coral bleaching

Don’t believe in climate change? Scientists are using 3D modelling to educate the world on damage to coral reefs.

Apr 4, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Another jawan held with live bullet at Srinagar airport

The anti-hijacking team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police had arrested an Indian Army jawan with two live grenades at the Srinagar airport on Monday.

Apr 4, 2017

Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh postponed to April 6; India asks China to respect its sovereignty

Dalai Lama: India has responded strongly against China's objections stating that the mainland was attempting to create an "artificial controversy."

Apr 4, 2017