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Renowned director IV Sasi dies at 69; celebs offer condolences

The late filmmaker has directed over 150 movies in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi.

Oct 24, 2017

As Tillerson heads to Pakistan, Islamabad wary of deepening US-India ties

Pakistan views India as an existential threat and the two nations have fought three wars since their violent separation at the end of colonial rule in 1947.

Oct 24, 2017

Indian Air Force fighter jets, transport aircraft land on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

As many as 16 fighter jets are participating in the special drill. Read on the aim of the special drill

Oct 24, 2017

Missing 3-year-old Sherin Mathews' father arrested, charged with first-degree felony

Police are waiting for confirmation that a body of a child which was found over the weekend was that of the missing child or not when Wesley Mathews came with an alternate state of events.

Oct 24, 2017

National anthem row: SC says no need to stand in cinema halls to prove patriotism

The Supreme Court said that people "cannot be forced to carry patriotism on their sleeves," and asked the Centre to consider changing the rules which regulate the playing of the National Anthem before a film.

Oct 24, 2017

Rahul Gandhi, Hardik Patel hold 'secret meeting' in Gujarat as OBC leader Alpesh joins Congress: Report

Reports state that the meeting between Congress leaders and Hardik Patel was held on the same day the OBC leader Alpesh Thakor joined Congress at a rally in Gandhinagar.

Oct 24, 2017

Chef Jose Andres Charity feeds 1 million in Puerto Rico

Spanish celebrity chef Jose Andres and his charity World Central Kitchen hit a milestone on 17 October, delivering 1 million meals to the people of Puerto Rico after hurricanes devastated the US island territory.

Oct 23, 2017

US is 'not sincerely supporting' India, says Chinese daily as Tillerson visit nears: What does China want?

The United States is "not sincerely supporting" India, claims an analysis published in a state-owned Chinese daily. What does China truly want from India?

Oct 23, 2017

Army Chief Bipin Rawat greets 3 Kumaon Rifles on its centenary, says Indian Army is among the strongest in world

General Rawat was in Pithoragarh to honour soldiers and wives of the martyrs of the 3 Kumaon Rifles, which is celebrating its centenary year.

Oct 23, 2017

Mysterious teeth fossils unearthed in Germany dates back to 9.7 million years, could rewrite human history

The pair of teeth was unearthed by them in 2016, in the last second when the researchers thought of stopping the digging, revealed Herbert Lutz, the lead researcher.

Oct 23, 2017

It's license to commit crime, lawyers challenge Rajasthan govt's Criminal Laws Ordinance

A lawyer from Rajasthan has filed a petition in the court saying the order grants "large section of the society a license to commit crime".

Oct 23, 2017

CCTV captures moment man pushes woman onto railway tracks in Hong Kong

A 56-year-old man has been arrested, after a woman was pushed onto the tracks in Hong Kong on 21 October. The 59-year-old was left with injuries to her left hand and cheek, after the man pushed her onto the rails, before calmly walking away. 

Oct 23, 2017

Shocking video shows illegal loggers capture sloth

Undercover investigators captured footage near the town of Iquitos, Peru, showing illegal loggers taking a sloth from the wildlife and selling it at a market. Local illegal loggers can be seen cutting down a 100 foot tree whilst the terrified animal clings on for his life.

Oct 23, 2017

Man rapes Vizag woman in broad daylight on footpath as passersby record it on mobile

The woman was unable to scream for help as she was very weak.

Oct 23, 2017

2 Bengaluru auto drivers put cockroach in food at Indira Canteen; find out why

The auto drivers had alleged that they found the insect in the food while the BBMP had claimed it was deliberately put. Read on to know more.

Oct 23, 2017