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Russia says it may have killed ISIS chief al-Baghdadi in May 28 airstrike; US says 'cannot confirm'

The Russian Defence Ministry said in a statement on Friday that it may have killed Islamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and around 330 other ISIS fighters in an airstrike in Syria on May 28.

Jun 16, 2017

Queen of Dhwayah 2017: Syama Sanju wins beauty pageant for transgenders

Queen of Dhwayah 2017 contest was held at CIAL Convention Centre in Nedumbassery on June 15.

Jun 16, 2017

Kochi metro inauguration: Who will translate Narendra Modi? Trolls target K Surendran

Indian PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kochi Metro on Saturday, June 17.

Jun 16, 2017

1993 Mumbai serial blasts case: What does the ever-going judicial process really bring?

The Mumbai serial blasts today look more a relic from the past which only revives the pain of those who were directly affected. Can these cases be permanently settled?

Jun 16, 2017

1993 Mumbai blasts: Abu Salem, 5 others convicted by TADA court

Abu Salem was on Friday convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case under charges of conspiracy and terror activities by the TADA Court in Mumbai.

Jun 16, 2017

London fire: 'Cladding was an eyesore, cover-up for the wealthy neighbours'

Learn more about how the wealth disparity among Londoners possibly led to to the Grenfell Tower fire spreading faster than usual.

Jun 16, 2017

Nita Bhalla of Thomson Reuters wins "SOPA" Journalist of the Year award

The SOPA Awards this year saw a record number of entries competing in 17 categories, including more than 750 English or Chinese-language submissions.

Jun 16, 2017

ICJ dismissed India's plea in Kulbhushan Jadhav case, claims Pakistan

Paksitan has claimed India received a setback from the ICJ in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case. Read to know more.

Jun 16, 2017

London fire: Lily Allen accuses government of 'downplaying' death counts at Grenfell Tower; sparks social media outrage

British pop star Lily Allen alleged the media and government were dishonest about the death toll at Grenfell Tower in London.

Jun 16, 2017

Presidential election 2017: Now 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan emerges as NDA candidate?

From the BJP-led NDA camps, names like Union ministers Venkaiah Naidu and Sushma Swaraj; Thawar Singh Gehlot, Mohan Bhagwat and Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu have also emerged.

Jun 16, 2017

Focus back on 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case: Verdict on Abu Salem & six others likely on Friday

A special TADA court in Mumbai is likely to give its verdict on the second leg of the trial in the 1993 serial blasts. One among the seven whose fates are to be decided is Abu Salem.

Jun 16, 2017

Who is Sadhvi Saraswati? Meet the woman who wants beef eaters to be hanged [PHOTOS]

Sadhvi Saraswati, a 22-year-old religious leader, has created fresh controversy by suggesting that those who eat beef should be hanged. Read to know more.

Jun 16, 2017

TDP MP Diwakar Reddy joins Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad in the flight ban saga after ruckus at Vizag airport

TDP MP Diwakar Reddy is said to have shown aggressive behaviour with an IndiGo airline staffer after he was denied boarding for being late.

Jun 16, 2017

Facebook is using these 3 methods to fight terrorism on the social network, WhatsApp and Instagram

Social networking platform Facebook has detailed how it is fighting terrorism on the website as well as WhatsApp and Instagram. Read to know more.

Jun 16, 2017

Blimp catches fire and crashes at US Open

A blimp advertising PenFed Credit Union and flying over the US Open in Wisconsin caught fire and crashed on Thursday (15 June). The US Open revealed on Twitter that the pilot was injured, with some witnesses saying they saw people parachuting out.

Jun 16, 2017