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Funny CCTV footage shows a peahen trashing liquor store [VIDEO]

The bird damaged $500 (INR 32160) worth of liquor in the Royal Oak Liquor Store, Arcadia, on Monday, June 5, 2017.

Jun 7, 2017

Happily never after: Couple, married for 20 days, granted divorce after 20 years

A New Delhi court has granted a divorce to a couple after a 20-year legal battle. Strangely the couple was married for just 20 days.

Jun 7, 2017

Kochi Metro: Do's and dont's to remember while taking a ride

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the Kochi Metro Rail services on June 19.

Jun 7, 2017

UK general election 2017: 4 issues that will determine the result

The UK will go to general elections on Thursday, June 8. The polls were called by PM Theresa May as a gamble to fathom her popularity and strengthen her stance on Brexit. What are the four main issues of this election?

Jun 7, 2017

Two arrested after McDonalds brawl over late McChicken Sandwich

A 21-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have both been arrested, after a violent brawl in an Iowa McDonalds on 3 June. The video, shot by Amanda Garland Gravely who was waiting at the drive-through, shows a woman throwing objects at the McDonalds manager, before climbing over the counter and getting into a fight.

Jun 7, 2017

Kerala HC refuses to stay Central government ban on sale of cows for slaughter

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday, June 7, refused to stay a Central government rule that bans the sale of cattle for slaughter. Read to know more.

Jun 7, 2017

Chaos in Middle East after Gulf nations cut ties with Qatar

Supermarket shelves are empty in the Qatar capital Doha. People are storing up large quantities of food water after several Arab nations recently cut ties with Qatar, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen. These nations accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism. Qatar relies on its Gulf neighbors for 80% of its food imports. Iran has called for dialogues to resolve the conflict and has sent food supplies to Qatar. The rift also led to the suspension of all flights between Qatar and its Gulf neighbors. Angry customers lined up outside of the Qatar Airways office to demand refunds. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has taken the credit for the split.

Jun 7, 2017

Candlelight vigil in Hong Kong commemorates 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

Thousands attended a candlelight vigil to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing. On June 4, 1989, the Chinese government deployed troops to crackdown on pro-democracy, student-led protests. It is estimated that hundreds, if not thousands, were killed that day, although Chinese authorities have yet to release an official death toll. Organizers estimated that 110,000 gathered for the vigil, while police estimated only 18,000 took part. Hong Kong is one of the few places under Chinese control that such commemorations are allowed. Nearly three decades later, any public commemoration of the protests is still banned on the Chinese mainland.

Jun 7, 2017

Gurgaon gangrape: Police arrest one of the three accused; victim's ordeal after rape emerges

As the victim was concerned about the condition of her daughter she did not reveal it to her family that she had been raped.

Jun 7, 2017

Iran attack: Parliament members post smiling selfies on social media as attack ensues

Members of Iran Parliament are posting multiple pictures (selfies) of themselves smiling inside Parliament, even as the hostage situation inside the building continues.

Jun 7, 2017

Twitter hails the 'supreme sacrifice' of Major David Manlun in line of duty

Indian Army Major David Manlun who lost his life in an encounter in Nagaland on Wednesday, was lauded by Twitterati for his "supreme sacrifice" in the line of duty.

Jun 7, 2017

London attacks could have been prevented? UK was warned about third attacker, who was on Italy watchlist

The twin terror attacks that shook London and the UK late on the night of June 3 could have been prevented, it has emerged, with the UK having already been warned about Moroccan-Italian Youssef Zaghba. Read to know more.

Jun 7, 2017

China may zero in on Pakistan for military base: Pentagon

Pakistan is grown into a crucial link in China's Indian Ocean-focussed 'string of pearls' military strategy. The region is already a primary market in the Asia-Pacific region for Chinese arms exports

Jun 7, 2017

Rahul Gandhi likely to take over as Congress president in October

Rahul Gandhi is likely to replace Sonia Gandhi as the president of the Indian National Congress in October this year, former minister Jairam Ramesh told a news channel.

Jun 7, 2017

Qatar crisis: US President Donald Trump calls Saudi Arabia King Salman, asks for united Gulf front

The UAE, Yemen and Egypt on Monday announced that they will be joining Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and withdraw their diplomatic staff from Qatar.

Jun 7, 2017