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Defrocked priest in viral road rage brawl video

Defrocked priest in viral road rage brawl video

Apr 13, 2016

Syria holds elections despite millions of voters missing; Western nations criticise Assad

The Syrian president and his wife Asma voted at the al-Assad Library in Damascus Wednesday.

Apr 13, 2016

Exit polls: South Korean ruling party may lose parliamentary majority

The ruling party is leading ahead of its main opposition, but not enough to enjoy a majority in the National Assembly.

Apr 13, 2016

Tamil Nadu's minority Brahmins demand reservation before Assembly election

They also sought Rs. 1,000 as salary for priests and sivarchakas, and the formation of a temple board.

Apr 13, 2016

US completes visa draw after over 3-fold rise in H-1B applications

The applications received for 2017 are over three-fold higher than Congress-mandated cap of 65,000.

Apr 13, 2016

Metro commuters in Delhi will not be allowed to cover face: CISF

The decision was taken after two men looted the Rajendra Place Metro station control room of Rs. 12 lakh in Delhi.

Apr 13, 2016

Chinese court trashes first gay marriage case; local police try to crush lawsuit

A Chinese man had filed a lawsuit last year against a civil affairs bureau for refusing to register his marriage with another man.

Apr 13, 2016

Curfew imposed in parts of Kashmir valley over alleged civilian killings

The army has ordered a probe into the killings, while J&K chief minister called the incident unfortunate.

Apr 13, 2016

Happy Vishu 2016: Significance; how and why is it celebrated? Listen to popular Lord Krishna devotional songs

KS Chithra's "Kanikaanum neram kamalanethrante" is the most popular Vishu special Malayalam song.

Apr 13, 2016

Panama papers: Income Tax authority issues notices to Indian clients of Mossack Fonseca

Income Tax (Investigation) unit has sent a questionnaire to 50 Indian clients of the Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca.

Apr 13, 2016

Hefty fine, jail time proposed for appearing in misleading ads

Parliamentary Committee recommends Rs.10 lakh fine, 2-year jail term or both for brand ambassadors who are first-time offenders.

Apr 13, 2016

Pakistan Army accuses India of destabilising economic corridor with China

Cargo will be transported to Pakistan's coastal town of Gwadar from China by this year, Army Chief Raheel Sharif said.

Apr 13, 2016

South Koreans vote for new parliament amid discontent over sluggish economy

Voters expressed frustration that Parliament has neglected real issues such as jobs and national security.

Apr 13, 2016

Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca office raided

Panama prosecutor Javier Caravallo ordered police to search for evidence that "would establish the possible use of the firm for illicit activities," reports said.

Apr 13, 2016

Gurgaon to be renamed Gurugram; Mewat to become Nuh

The decision to change the names was taken after residents and politicians requested for the same.

Apr 12, 2016