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Defiant New Yorkers march in Halloween parade hours after terror attack

The annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village, New York City, carried on as scheduled hours after a truck attack that left eight dead. In full holiday spirit, people took to the streets in elaborate costumes and make-up for the citys 44th annual parade.

Nov 1, 2017

Rahul Gandhi does a Vladimir Putin: Shows off his Aikido martial arts skills

While Russian President Vladimir Putin is an 8th dan black belt in Judo, Rahul Gandhi is a black belt in Aikido.

Nov 1, 2017

Listen up Henry Cavill, Canada has BEST and HOTTEST replacement for your Superman this Halloween!

While DC fans wait to watch Superman Henry Cavill resurrect in Justice League in a few weeks, Canada just presented their own version of Clark Kent on the occasion of Halloween 2017.

Nov 1, 2017

Vyapam scam case: CBI chargesheet acquits Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan, Digvijaya Singh under radar

The CBI has accused around 490 people in the scam involving three Vyapam officials -- Nitin Mohindra, Ajay Kumar Sen and CK Mishra.

Nov 1, 2017

BJP leader files plea in Supreme Court seeking minority status for Hindus in 8 states

The petition was filed by Delhi BJP leader and Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay in the apex court.

Nov 1, 2017

Non subsidised LPG prices hiked by Rs 93-94 from November 1

The price of subsidised domestic LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 4.56 per cylinder. Read on to know what is the current price of cooking gas on the major cities of India.

Nov 1, 2017

Two women in Saudi Arabia sentenced to 10 lashes each for WhatsApp insults

The women in Saudi Arabia were punished for hurling abuses and insulting each other.

Nov 1, 2017

New York attack: Donald Trump says time to ramp up 'Extreme Vetting Program'

Trump had modified his travel ban to include 11 "high-risk" countries. Uzbekistan -- where the accused is from -- is not included in that list.

Nov 1, 2017

Defence Ministry to acquire 111 choppers for Indian Navy under strategic partnership model

The 111 choppers will be procured at the cost of Rs 21,738 crore. Read on to know more.

Nov 1, 2017

New York truck attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov seen running away from vehicle

29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov who emigrated from Uzbekistan, mowed down pedestrians and cyclists using a rented pickup truck, killing 8 people and injuring dozen others on 31 October n New York.The suspect was shot in the abdomen by police and arrested after he crashed the truck into a school bus and fled his vehicle. Ride hailing App Uber confirmed that the suspect used to drive for them.

Nov 1, 2017

Quit smoking: Non-smokers at Japan firm get 6 days leave to compensate for smokers' cigarette breaks

"We are giving non-smokers some extra time off to compensate," Hirotaka Matsushima, a spokesman for the company, said.

Nov 1, 2017

Chinese engineer denies plans to build 1,000-km Tibet-Xinjiang tunnel to divert water from Brahmaputra

Reports had earlier said that China is working on world's longest tunnel to carry water from Tibet to Xinjiang desert. Read on to know what China has said.

Nov 1, 2017

New York terror attack: Suspect Sayfullo Saipov pledges allegiance to ISIS; group's supporters hail attack

Even as the ISIS is yet to speak of the attack, pro-ISIS groups have hailed the attack on instant messaging app Telegram and have also been posting diabolical photos and posters.

Nov 1, 2017

New York terror attack: 8 killed, 11 severely injured as truck ploughs into pedestrians; suspect held

The man drove into a busy cycle path and mowed down people along a stretch of about one eight of a mile. Read on to know the details of the terror attack.

Nov 1, 2017

New York mayor Bill de Blasio calls truck attack a cowardly act of terror

Eight have been killed and 12 injured after a truck ploughed into pedestrians and cyclists. on a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio. The mayor also confirmed that the attack was a cowardly act of terror.

Nov 1, 2017