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PM Narendra Modi flags off 'Run for Unity', slams Congress for ignoring Sardar Patel

While flagging off 'Run for Unity' at Delhi's Dhyan Chand Stadium, Prime Minister Modi took a jibe at the previous governments for ignoring Sardar Patel.

Oct 31, 2017

Ministry of Home Affairs relaxes Arms Rules; makers get lifetime licence

The government has liberalised the Arms Rules. Read on to know how it will benefit the arms manufacturers and the Indian military.

Oct 31, 2017

China to block resolution naming Masood Azhar as global terrorist

After Beijing blocked and put a technical hold on India's application that lapsed last year, the US in January had put a fresh proposal - backed by France and the UK - to ban Azhar.

Oct 30, 2017

People are not happy about Kevin Spacey coming out

Kevin Spacey has apologised to actor Anthony Rapp following allegations he made a sexual advance towards him when he was 14. Kevin Spacey said he had no recollection of the incident but said he owed him his deepest apology if it happened. He also said he lives as a gay man after previously refusing to address his sexuality.

Oct 30, 2017

Chennai likely to get 'heavy to very heavy rains' in next 4-5 days; state braces for any emergency

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that many parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in next 4-5 days.

Oct 30, 2017

Concentration of carbon dioxide in atmosphere hit record high, after 3 to 5 million years: UN

The report said that the last time Earth experienced similar CO2 concentration rates was nearly three to five million years ago.

Oct 30, 2017

Happy Halloween 2017: Best quotes, funny messages, greetings, scary photos to share on this spooky day

Halloween is celebrated on October 31.

Oct 30, 2017

Paul Manafort turns himself in to FBI

The former campaigns manager to President Donald Trump, Paul Manafort has handed himself into the FBI following the on going investigation between the Russian government and Trump.Paul Manafort resigned as President Trump and amp;#39;s campaign manager in August 2016 after it was revealed he had ties to Ukranian President Viktor yanukovych. He also was at a meeting with Russian lawyer, linked to the Kremlin who allegedly offered Trump information on Hillary Clinton.The current charges against Manafort are unknown.

Oct 30, 2017

Paul Manafort turns himself in to FBI

The former campaigns manager to President Donald Trump, Paul Manafort has handed himself into the FBI following the on going investigation between the Russian government and Trump.Paul Manafort resigned as President Trump and amp;#39;s campaign manager in August 2016 after it was revealed he had ties to Ukranian President Viktor yanukovych. He also was at a meeting with Russian lawyer, linked to the Kremlin who allegedly offered Trump information on Hillary Clinton.The current charges against Manafort are unknown.

Oct 30, 2017

In Bodh Gaya, a look at why modern India has so few Buddhists

Does modern India harbour anti-Buddhist sentiments from its Brahminic past, believed to be one of the major reasons, along with the plunder by the Mughals, for the demise of the religion?

Oct 30, 2017

Grandson files plea in SC to reopen Mahatma Gandhi's assassination case

A bench of the apex court asked Tushar Gandhi what is his locus in the 70-year-old case.

Oct 30, 2017

Leicestershire police launch hard hitting campaign about rape

Leicestershire police have posted a powerful 18-certified film online about a fictional rape.The campaign named All Is Not Lost is aimed at maximising the number of successful prosecutions of rape.The video highlights the implication of the loss of evidence and advises victims not to wash and preserve evidence after they have been assaulted.

Oct 30, 2017

US, Japan, South Korea urge North Korea to stop 'irresponsible' provocations

North Korea has continued to test nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, despite several sanctions imposed on the country by the United Nations.

Oct 30, 2017

Ride out causes mayhem on Halloween weekend in London

 A large group of people on motorcycles terrorised the roads of East London and Essex on Oct. 29.The and amp;#39;ride out and amp;#39; drove on the wrong side of the road, smashed a police car windscreen and let off fire extinguishers at members of the public.Officers made four arrests including disqualified driving and possession of drug. Officers also recovered three motorcycles

Oct 30, 2017

UP: Pregnant woman dies during police raid on illegal liquor

Locals alleged that during the search, a police official thought that the pregnant lady was hiding liquor bottles around her belly, and pushed her. The woman collapsed and later died.

Oct 30, 2017