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Hindi signboards covered up in Bengaluru Metro stations; Maharashtra likely to emulate Karnataka

After Hindi signboards in Bengaluru metro stations were covered up, Maharashtra, too, wants to do away with the usage of Hindi at their metro stations.

Jul 3, 2017

Kerala actress kidnap case: Pulsar Suni's phone records suggest links to Dileep; accused caught in photos from location of Georgettan's Pooram

Some photos and videos showing Pulsar Suni's presence at the sets of Dileep's Georgettan's Pooram have surfaced online.

Jul 3, 2017

Hizbul Mujahideen chief Salahuddin admits to carrying out attacks in India days after US designates him 'global terrorist'

The Hizbul Mujahideen chief called US President Donald Trump "crazy" for blacklisting him. He also called the Trump administration "idiotic", and a "gift to Modi."

Jul 3, 2017

IIIT-B students offered job by Malaysian firm with a dream package

Three students of the integrated M.Tech programme at the institute have been offered their dream job by a Malaysian firm and their annual package comes up to a whopping amount.

Jul 3, 2017

PM Modi in Israel: India needs Iron Dome defence from Tel Aviv to change South Asia's power game

India requires a boost in its defence more than offence to gain a lead over hostile neighbours like Pakistan and China. PM Modi's three-day visit to the Jewish state can pave way to it in days to come.

Jul 3, 2017

Air India flight flies with no AC: Passengers complain of suffocation [VIDEO]

An Air India flight from Bagdogra to Delhi on Sunday saw passengers complaining of suffocation after the aircraft's air-conditioning system failed. Watch the video of their ordeal here.

Jul 3, 2017

Court acquits Delhi man accused of sexual assault; teen says her aunt insisted on filing complaint

The girl denied all allegations against the accused. Further, medical examination did not reveal any kind of sexual assault.

Jul 3, 2017

Liquor price hike: After pubs shut down in Bangalore, retailers looting customers in the name of GST?

After pubs in Bangalore's Central Business District shut down, people partying at home ended up paying much more for alcohol, as prices were hiked under the pretext of GST.

Jul 3, 2017

Modi in Israel: Cyber-security, defence deals and investment opportunities on agenda

The three-day Israel visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from July 4 will see discussions on issues like cyber-security, defence deals and business investments. Read to know more.

Jul 3, 2017

Centre plans 'operation clean-up' to curb terrorism in Kashmir

The Central government is reported to have come up with a three-fold plan, which includes launching an offensive on terrorists, keeping tabs on journalists and writers, and tightening their grip on separatists.

Jul 3, 2017

Brazilian drug lord who used plastic surgery to change looks arrested after 30 years on the run

A Brazilian drug lord has been arrested after three decades on the run. Luiz Carlos da Rocha  was one of South Americas biggest cocaine kingpins. He is said to have amassed a personal fortune of $100m (£77m). 150 police agents carried out 24 raids and seized $10m worth of the drug lords assets, including planes, properties and luxury cars. Rocha had managed to avoid capture using plastic surgery to change his appearance.

Jul 2, 2017

US President Donald Trump defends Twitter outbursts as 'modern day presidential'

"My use of social media is not Presidential -- it's MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL. Make America Great Again!," Trump tweeted on Saturday, July 1.

Jul 2, 2017

PM Narendra Modi gets emotional at President Pranab Mukherjee's book launch

PM Modi, who launched the book 'President Pranab Mukherjee – A Statesman' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, July 2, described Mukherjee as a "father figure" who guided him when he had initially shifted to Delhi.

Jul 2, 2017

From Durga Shakti Nagpal to Shrestha Thakur: No matter who is in power, UP remains in UP

The BJP had vehemently criticised the then Samajwadi Party government of UP after IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal was penalised for her honest action in 2013. What different did it do with IPS Shrestha Thakur?

Jul 2, 2017

Fire erupts at block of flats near east Londons Bethnal Green

A large fire has engulfed a new block of flats in London. 80 firefighters and twelve fire engines tried to contain the blaze. The building was vacant at the time of the fire. The site is comprised of five houses and 19 flats, some valued at over a million pounds. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Jul 2, 2017