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Triple talaq petitioner Ishrat Jahan seeks security from Mamata Banerjee, receives threats from neighbours

Ishrat Jahan, one of the five petitioners against instant triple talaq has asked West Bengal CM for protection after she received threats from her neighbours. Read on to know more.

Aug 26, 2017

Man shot dead in Brussels after attacking soldiers with knife

A man was shot dead by Belgian soldiers after he threatened them with a knife. The man reportedly shouted Allahu Akbar during the attack.Authorities are treating the incident as a terror attack. Two soldiers were hurt during the attack but are not seriously injured. The attacker was a 30-year-old Belgian of Somali origin. The man was rushed to hospital but later died of his injuries.

Aug 26, 2017

San Francisco braces for Alt-Right patriot prayer rally

The alt-right Freedom Rally in the park just below San Franciscos Golden Gate Bridge on 26 August is being staged by a group called Patriot Prayer. Last weekend, counter-protesters drowned out a similar rally in Boston.

Aug 26, 2017

After clashes over Ram Rahim verdict, will complainants ever publicly speak about ruling?

Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's sentence will be pronounced on Monday, August 28 and he will attend the proceedings via video conference.

Aug 26, 2017

McDonald's to close 169 outlets in India. Not lovin' it! [VIDEO]

The global fast food joint is currently looking for a new partner to continue its business in North and East India. Here's why.

Aug 26, 2017

Here's how the fundamental right to privacy will affect the Right to Information Act

Experts have said that there will be a conflict between the RTI Act and the right to privacy now as the Supreme Court has upheld it as a fundamental right. Read on to know what they have said.

Aug 26, 2017

Triple Talaq verdict: Epic reactions on Twitter that went viral [VIDEO]

Watch the video to look at how twitteratis reacted over Supreme Court's historic decision on instant 'triple talaq'.

Aug 26, 2017

Doklam standoff: India 'miscalculating situation,' must face consequences, says Chinese media

A commentary on Xinhua says that China has been very patient in these months, but India will have to face consequences "if it continues to miscalculate the situation."

Aug 26, 2017

North Korea fires missiles into Sea of Japan

North Korea launched at least three short-range ballistic missiles that landed in the Sea of Japan on Saturday. Read to know more.

Aug 26, 2017

Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to implement transgender ban

The memo, released by the White House, laid out in more detail a ban on transgender individuals serving in the US armed forces.

Aug 26, 2017

Pakistan population rose 57 percent in 19 years!

Pakistan's population has surged to 207.77 million, having experienced a 57 percent increase since the last census in 1998, according to the provisional census data. Read to know more.

Aug 26, 2017

Will China now lash out at Maldives for supporting India in the Doklam standoff?

Maldives said that the tropical country and its people support India in the Doklam standoff as Male believes that New Delhi is its close neighbor and will also help Maldives in times of trouble.

Aug 26, 2017

Afghanistan: Suicide attack on Kabul Shi'ite mosque kills at least 30

Islamic State, which has launched several attacks against minority Shi'ite targets in Afghanistan, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Aug 26, 2017

Death toll in Dera Sacha Sauda violence touches 36; HC notifies Rohtak jail for court sitting

Thirty deaths have been reported in Panchkula, while six persons have died in Sirsa town, where the headquarters of the Dera sect is located.

Aug 26, 2017

Violent protests in India leave at least 29 people dead

At least 29 people have died in violent protests in India. The protests erupted after a court convicted a self-styled godman of raping two women, angering thousands of his supporters who said he was innocent.

Aug 25, 2017