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30 children die from encephalitis after oxygen supply gets cut in Gorakhpur hospital

The oxygen supply was cut off by the provider due to non-payment of money to the tune of Rs 66 lakh.

Aug 11, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn urges Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un to calm down amid rising tension

The Labour party leader has warned that the US and North Korea cannot play fast and loose with nuclear weapons, amid rising tensions between the nations. Corbyn was speaking on 11 August, just hours after US President Donald Trump tweeted that his countrys military were locked and loaded should North Korea act unwisely.

Aug 11, 2017

Toddler dies after being run over outside Manchester hotel

The 17-month-old boy was killed in the car park of an Ibis hotel on 10 August. Local police have described the incident as a truly tragic accident.

Aug 11, 2017

North Korea warns of nuclear war; Trump says US is 'locked and loaded'

The US president, who is vacationing at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf resort, described American military readiness in stark terms.

Aug 11, 2017

65th Nehru Trophy: All you need to know about Kerala's snake boat race

The 65th Nehru Trophy will be held on August 12 in Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha.

Aug 11, 2017

CIC to Union culture ministry: Clarify if Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by Shahjahan or a Shiva temple [VIDEO]

The question, forwarded as an alternative narrative of history by some claiming to be historians and the subject of various court cases.

Aug 11, 2017

Missile power in perspective: How India's Agni stacks up against China's Dongfeng

With both India and China modernising their nukes, possibilities of a nuclear face-off are rising amid the ongoing border dispute in Doklam.

Aug 11, 2017

ISIS capable of motivating attacks in Europe, Al-Qaeda still strong: UN report

The Islamic State group can still send funds to its supporters and motivate attacks in Europe and other countries despite military pressure and lack of revenue, UN experts said in a report.

Aug 11, 2017

PM Modi's praise for Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has the message: "Move over opponents. We are in control"

As the BJP captures all four top constitutional positions, the prime minister announces proudly that in Indian democracy today, anybody can dare to dream big. There is a message for the Gandhis in it.

Aug 11, 2017

7-year-old nails top cop for indiscriminate lathicharge a day before Modi's Kerala visit

The 7-year-old was just a spectator at the hearing of the lathi-charge incident in Puthuvype when he turned into a witness and alleged a cop of hitting him. Read on to know what he said.

Aug 11, 2017

Why did a Delhi court ban Baba Ramdev biography Godman to Tycoon without hearing anyone?

A Delhi court on Friday, August 11, placed an injunction on the book Godman to Tycoon: The Untold Story of Baba Ramdev following a plea for such an order by the yoga guru and his legal team.

Aug 11, 2017

How far will Qatar go to appease the international community amid crisis?

From visa on-arrival to residency permit, Qatar has been launching one programme after another that looks like an image-building exercise amid the diplomatic row over its boycott.

Aug 11, 2017

CCTV captures shocking robbery outside Hindu temple in London

The 52-year-old woman was dragged to the floor and robbed in Lewisham on 20 June. The suspects made off her £600 gold necklace and escaped on a moped. Police have now released the footage as part of their appeal for more information.

Aug 11, 2017

Cyclist dramatically tackles thieves after leaving bike unattended

CCTV footage of a 360 Cycles bike shop in Dublin, Ireland shows how quickly unlocked bikes can be stolen. One of their mechanics left his carbon racing bike unattended for a few seconds but that was enough for two youths to attempt stealing the bike. Luckily, the mechanic spotted them in the last second and managed to retrieve his bike after a scuffle.

Aug 11, 2017

Houston police officers fall 16 feet off highway in bizarre incident

A police body cam video shows the moment two police officers fell 16 feet off a highway bridge after being hit by a drunk driver. The officers were investigation a car crash when they were suddenly pushed off the bridge. One of the officers is being treated for back injuries but both are lucky to have survived the fall.

Aug 11, 2017