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British Isis recruiter Sally Jones nicknamed White Widow killed by US drone strike

Jihadi 'white widow' Sally Jones killed in US airstrike; UK refuses to confirm death

British jihadi Sally Jones was killed along with her son in an airstrike near Syria border. Read on to know more.

Oct 13, 2017

Bengaluru's potholes lead to 4 deaths in 10 days; isn't it time for civic agencies to wake up?

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has revealed that the city's roads have an astounding 15,935 potholes.

Oct 13, 2017

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UFO or smoke vortex? Mysterious black ring baffles motorists in Russia

The mysterious smoke ring was spotted near the city of Krasnoyarsk in Russia.

Oct 13, 2017

North Korea says it has developed 'advanced hydrogen bomb'

India calls for action on Pakistan-North Korea nuclear missile links

India has called attention to the Pakistan-North Korea nuclear missile nexus. Read to know more.

Oct 13, 2017

20-year-old woman gang-raped in front of boyfriend in Tamil Nadu; 3 held

The accused men also thrashed the victim's boyfriend before taking turns to rape her. Read on to know what happened.

Oct 13, 2017

Philippines Duterte lashes out at EU on UN expulsion threat

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at the European Union on 12 October after some of its lawmakers warned Manila it could lose its UN membership over his war on drugs. The firebrand leader has also ordered all the EU diplomats to leave his country within 24 hours over their criticism of his bloody campaign.

Oct 13, 2017

Ban on women's entry in Sabarimala temple: SC refers case to constitution bench

Women aged between 10 and 50 years are restricted from taking the pilgrimage to Sabarimala temple. Read on to know more.

Oct 13, 2017

Non-bailable arrest warrant issued against PTI chief Imran Khan

A non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued against Imran Khan by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Read on to know more.

Oct 13, 2017

Supreme Court to examine ways to ensure women's safety in app-based taxi services

Lawmakers feel that app-based cab service companies should conduct a thorough background check of the drivers before employing them. Read on to know what the apex court has said.

Oct 13, 2017

President Trump signs executive order to rollback Obamacare

US, Israel quit UN heritage agency citing bias

As United States provides a fifth of UNESCO's funding, it will adversely affect the Paris-based organisation. Read on to know more.

Oct 13, 2017

President Trump signs executive order to rollback Obamacare

This will cost the United States government virtually nothing and people will have great, great health care, Trump said.

Oct 12, 2017

US withdraws from UNESCO citing anti-Israel bias

The Trump administration announced that it would pull out of UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, citing continuing anti-Israel bias.

Oct 12, 2017

Hurricane Ophelia becomes record-tying 10th straight Atlantic storm

Tropical Storm Ophelia made waves by forming into a hurricane on Wednesday afternoon (11 October), becoming the 10th consecutive storm to do so this season and tying an all-time record for the first time in more than a century.

Oct 12, 2017

Adultery with colonel's wife costs Army brigadier 4-year seniority

Under the sentence passed by the GCM, the brigadier will not be entitled for any promotion in Indian Army, if at all he chooses to be in service.

Oct 12, 2017

Drone footage shows fire decimated Santa Rosa

Firefighters, facing resurgent winds and bone-dry conditions on 11 October, battled to halt the advance of wildfires that have killed at least 21 people, destroyed 3,500 homes and businesses and blanketed Northern California and amp;#39;s famed wine country in smoke.

Oct 12, 2017