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Tu-154 Russia plane crash: Massive search operation launched

Six ships from Russias Black Sea fleet have been deployed for search operation after a Russian military aircraft carrying 92 people crashed into the Black Sea within minutes after taking off from Sochi. More than 100 divers were being drafted in to search the area along with a mini-submarine.

Dec 26, 2016

AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam: Former IAF chief SP Tyagi gets bail

However, the conditional bail restricts Tyagi from leaving New Delhi or the National Capital Region.

Dec 26, 2016

Agni-V test: Lethal missile fired from Wheeler Island off Odisha coast

The missile, with a 5000 km reach, has the capability of striking targets across Asia and into Europe and can also reach northern China.

Dec 26, 2016

More than 900 cylinders burst in Karnataka's Chikkaballapura district

Reports state that the cylinder blasts resulted in a massive fire, which burnt two trucks and a Bolero vehicle.

Dec 26, 2016

Rs 35 lakh, 2.5 kg gold seized by local police near Mumbai

Acting on a tip-off, the Navi Mumbai police nabbed six people from Panvel.

Dec 26, 2016

Chile earthquake, christmas earthquake, tsunami alert

Chile earthquake: 7.6 magnitude quake jolts Quellon on Christmas Day, thousands evacuate tourist city

Although no casualties have been reported yet, at least 4,000 people were forced to evacuate the quake-struck region.

Dec 26, 2016

India news live updates: Pakistan releases 220 Indian fishermen

Read all the live updates here.

Dec 26, 2016

Morning brief: Sabarimala stampede, Aadhaar Pay mobile service, George Michael dies at 53 and more

Also read about the Germany truck attack and updates on the Boxing Day matches.

Dec 26, 2016

Sabarimala temple stampede injures at least 31, 12 of them critical [VIDEO]

A massive crowd of devotees had been waiting for over seven hours to enter the premises of the Ayyappa Temple when the mishap took place.

Dec 26, 2016

US blizzard warning as snow blankets Rapid City, South Dakota

A blizzard warning was in effect over the holiday weekend in Rapid City, South Dakota, US, as the National Weather Service warned people to not attempt to travel. All flights were reportedly cancelled into and out of Rapid City on Sunday, December 25. According to AccuWeather, the blizzard is expected to bring more than a foot of snow on the Dakotas, with Rapid City forecast to be worst hit. This video filmed by a motorist in Rapid City, shows a thick snow blanket covering roads.

Dec 26, 2016

Satellite images of Super Typhoon Nock-ten approaching Philippines

Satellite imagery from the US government on December 24 showed the swirling Super Typhoon Nock-ten approaching the eastern coastlines of the Philippines.

Dec 26, 2016

Queen Elizabeth II praises unsung heroes in 2016 Christmas message

Queen Elizabeth II has praised unsung heroes in her annual Christmas message. Among the groups cited in the message were the paramedics, doctors and pilots of the East Anglian Air Ambulance, where Prince William works as a pilot. The Queen also praised the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and the Prince’s Trust.

Dec 25, 2016

Russia plane crash: Tribute video for Tu-154 victims

Russian foreign ministry has released a video tribute to commemorate those that died in the Tu-154 plane crash on December 25. The footage shows the faces of some of the 92 people on board the plane that was carrying military personnel, members of the press, and 64 members of the Alexandrov Ensemblem a Russian army song and dance group.

Dec 25, 2016

Pope Francis delivers 2016 Christmas Message of peace from the Vatican

Pope Francis used his Christmas Day homily to call for peace for people “scarred by war and harsh conflicts,” and for those harmed by “brutal acts of terrorism.”Speaking from a balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, he called for an end to the conflict in Syria and for Israelis and Palestinians to set aside their differences in the wake of a UN resolution against the construction of Israeli settlements on occupied land.

Dec 25, 2016