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Delhi: Security guard killed after truck crashes into AIIMS gate

The truck driver reportedly escaped soon after the accident occurred. However, one of the guards has managed to note down the truck's number.

Oct 24, 2015

Pakistani singer Adnan Sami allowed to stay in India on humanitarian grounds

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that the singer was exempted from deportation proceedings.

Oct 24, 2015

Bangladesh: 1 killed, 80 wounded as blasts rip through Shia gathering

The bomb attack took place at around 2 am. The victim was a young boy.

Oct 24, 2015

Pakistan: 22 killed in suicide blast during Muharram procession

The death toll is expected to rise as at least 15 of the injured people are in a critical condition.

Oct 24, 2015

Non-NET fellowship: Students involved in 'Occupy UGC" protest lathicharged

UGC authorities have apparently told the agitating students that the issue would be reconsidered.

Oct 23, 2015

Xi Jinping visit: London cyclist decries hypocrisy of pro-China supporters

Barrister Paul Powlesland confronted pro-China supporters outside Londons Guildhall on 21 October.

Oct 23, 2015

South Africa: Students tear down fence around presidential offices

Oct 23, 2015

Muharram 2015: Messages, greetings on the occasion of Ashura

The 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura, is the most sacred day of the month.

Oct 23, 2015

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Samba; 1 civilian killed

Pakistan has so far violated the ceasefire 245 times in 2015.

Oct 23, 2015

New York City: The rats are taking over

When New Yorkers see something scurrying, they say something and that has brought rat complaints to the citys 311 hotline to a high of over 24,000 so far this year, officials said on Thursday (22 October).

Oct 23, 2015

UPA govt sought Lalit Modi's deportation from UK, not extradition: Congress

Lalit Modi was allegedly helped by Sushma Swaraj to secure travel papers in UK last year.

Oct 23, 2015

Amaravati: 10 things you need to know about the new Andhra Pradesh capital

Here are 10 things you need to know about Amaravati, to be built at a cost of $2 billion.

Oct 23, 2015

Labh Janjua's death: Celebs mourn on Twitter but none turns up to help singer's wife

Following singer Labh Janjua's demise, his wife was accompanied by only a neighbour till evening.

Oct 23, 2015

Sahitya Akademi ends silence; strongly condemns killing of writers

The Akademi said it was "deeply pained" but also urged the writers to take back their awards.

Oct 23, 2015

Xi Jinping visit: Tibetan activists criticise Met Police as Tiananmen Square survivors house is raided

The home of a Tiananmen Square survivor has been raided by UK police who also confiscated his computer equipment â€“ for holding protest signs in central London against visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Oct 23, 2015