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5 suspects in Gauri Lankesh murder case named; all linked to Sanatan Sanstha

five names have been brought up as key suspects in the case and they are all linked to Sanatan Sanstha, a right-wing organisation based in Goa

Oct 6, 2017

Russia: At least 19 killed in train-bus collision near Vladimir region

The engine of the bus reportedly stalled when it drove onto the railway track despite a red light. The passengers are mostly believed to be from Uzbekistan and both the drivers were from Kazakhstan.

Oct 6, 2017

Pakistan warns India against surgical strikes on its nuclear sites, says expect no restraint

Asif made the statement a day after India's Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said that IAF has the capability to "locate, fix and strike across the border".

Oct 6, 2017

At least 6 toddlers killed after sacked guard sets fire to childcare in Brazil

At least six toddlers and a teacher were killed in a childcare centre fire in Brazil on Thursday (5 October) that had allegedly been deliberately lit by a sacked security guard, local media reported.

Oct 6, 2017

Pakistan Army admits to links between intelligence agency ISI and terrorist groups

A Pakistan Army spokesperson said that the government is discussing ways to attempt to integrate these militant-linked groups into the mainstream of the country's politics.

Oct 6, 2017

Images reveal how 4 students from Kerala died in Bengaluru-Mysore highway accident

The mishap took place near Ramanagara in the wee hours of Friday, October 6.

Oct 6, 2017

Indian Air Force helicopter crashes in Arunachal Pradesh; all 7 on board dead

The incident occurred during a training sortie. According to reports, the spot is around 12km from the India-China border.

Oct 6, 2017

Las Vegas shooting: Was gunman Stephen Paddock also targeting Chicago and 'Life is Beautiful' show?

Before attacking the festival goers in Las Vegas, Stephen Paddock had also booked rooms in Chicago in August and near the Vegas strip in September, but he never checked in.

Oct 6, 2017

China expands roads at Doklam with troops on guard; should India prepare for another standoff?

Beijing is once again upgrading and widening the existing roads. The new site is about 10 kilometres away from its earlier construction site, and India hasn't raised an objection to it yet.

Oct 6, 2017

Japans snap election: What you need to know

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called a snap election, which would bring the scheduled elections one year earlier. Here are what you need you know about Japans snap election.

Oct 6, 2017

New robot designed for disaster relief

The future disaster response team could be made up of an army of robots. Honda unveiled a new prototype for its E2-DR disaster relief robot designed to search through crumbled buildings.

Oct 6, 2017

Tents, temporary constructions by Chinese troops intact at Doklam standoff area

The presence of the People's Liberation Army was reduced after the process of 'disengagement' began on August 28.

Oct 6, 2017

China changes its tone: Effect of India's strong response to Doklam standoff?

How and why China and its news outlets are changing the tone in which they speak about India.

Oct 5, 2017

Devoid of any comfort, Honeypreet lonely in jail; may face narco test

Honeypreet complained of a migraine on Tuesday and said that she was feeling very low, but the doctors said she was fine and healthy after conducting a few tests.

Oct 5, 2017

We're ready in full synergy for a two-front war with China and Pak: IAF chief Dhanoa

IAF has the potential "to locate, fix and strike across the border, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa said when questioned on Pak's recent claims over having short-range nuclear weapons.

Oct 5, 2017