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IIM Ahmadabad celebrates alumni success with YAAA 2018

The fourth edition of the annual programme on campus at IIM Ahmedabad saw successful alumni of the institute interacting with new students to inspire them to dream big.

Jun 26, 2018

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US top court backs Trump on travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations, US President tweets 'Wow!'

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday handed Donald Trump one of the biggest victories of his presidency, upholding his travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries.

Jun 26, 2018

Modi govt one-trick horse, surgical strike farcical: Arun Shourie

In a scathing attack against the Modi government, Arun Shourie addressed the much-discussed surgical strike against Pakistan and called it a farcical strike. The former Union minister was speaking at the book launch of Congress leader Saifuddin Soz.

Jun 26, 2018

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Soon stem cell-based drugs require clinical trials, licenses

Stem cell therapy will not be considered alternative medicine anymore, but be regulated like new pharmaceutical drugs. The new laws strive to strike a balance between spurring research and protecting patients from shady medical practices.

Jun 26, 2018

Stranded beluga whale returned to its family in bi-national rescue

First beluga whale sanctuary in Iceland to welcome new arrivals next year

Two beluga whales will set off from an aquarium in China to a secluded bay in Iceland next year, where they will live in a sanctuary billed as the first of its kind for cetaceans, the SEA LIFE Trust charity said on Tuesday.

Jun 26, 2018

Right-wing Australian senator wears burqa in parliament and calls for the garment to be banned

Dutch senate passes law enabling partial 'burqa ban'

The Dutch Upper House of parliament on Tuesday passed a law banning the wearing of face-covering veils in public buildings, such as schools, government offices and hospitals.

Jun 26, 2018

Congress likens PM Modi to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb; says there's undeclared Emergency

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala told reporters: "Dictator Emperor Narendra Modi, who is more cruel than Delhi sultanate's Aurangzeb, today (Tuesday) gave the country lessons in Emergency, which took place 43 years back."

Jun 26, 2018

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Delhi High Court lets trees live to fight another day in India's polluted capital

Thousands of trees in New Delhi were given a reprieve following protests by residents and angry editorials, as a court put a temporary block on plans to cut them down in order to redevelop government housing estates.

Jun 26, 2018

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Read the full text of Vijay Mallya's statement on loan default charges

Vijay Mallya broke his silence on loan default charges on June 26. He stated that he would settle all his bank dues in India. Read the full text here.

Jun 26, 2018

Kerala lives the 'high' life as liquor revenue shoots up by Rs 671 crore for FY 2018

Excise minister of state TP Ramakrishnan added that ever since the CPI(M)-led LDF government came to power, at least 282 bars have been provided with liquor licenses.

Jun 26, 2018

Researcher stumbles on UFO in Argentina skies while using Google Earth

A strange UFO spotted in the skies of Argentina could be an irrefutable proof of alien existence, claim conspiracy theorists

Jun 26, 2018

Dashboard camera footage shows the moment Philando Castile was shot and killed

Do Black Lives matter? Police killing of blacks is America's 'new public health scourge'

Researchers find that black Americans are three times more likely to be killed by law enforcement officials than their white counterparts.

Jun 26, 2018

Applying for a passport? MEA launches new app that makes application process a breeze

Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj launched the Passport Seva app that makes applying for a passport easier and faster. She also highlighted the increased number of passport centres in the country, especially Northeast India.

Jun 26, 2018

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India lambasts Pakistan at UN, tears into its 'empty rhetoric' on Kashmir

India's response comes after Pakistan UN Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, during the UN General Assembly debate, claimed that people in Kashmir were victims of egregious crimes.

Jun 26, 2018

CCTV cameras in women's dormitories of Andhra temple creates furore, board calls it security measure

The incident came to light when a family booked the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple's dormitories. When one of the women opened one of the dormitories, she noticed a CCTV camera in the room. She then complained about the issue to the temple authorities.

Jun 26, 2018

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