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London police underfunded, says mayor, takes dig at Donald Trump

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick visited the scene of the attack on London Bridge and addressed the media on June 5. Khan says he thinks that they are not receiving the sort of funding they need as a capital city. The Mayor also took a sly dig at US President Donald Trump when talking about state visits, making the point that they have to protect the visitors, even if some guests are less welcome. 

Jun 5, 2017

Are you a government employee accused of corruption? Your fate will be decided in less than six months!

The Central government has changed a key rule that will ensure that cases of corruption filed against government employees are decided within six months. Read to know more.

Jun 5, 2017

Theresa May says Jeremy Corbyn doesnt meet even the minimum requirement to be Prime Minister

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on 5 June that the leader of the opposition Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn, would not keep Britain safe if he were to win the UK general election on 8 June. Commenting on his defence policies at a campaign speech in central London, the prime minister said that is not leadership, its an abdication of leadership. Its a failure to meet the minimum requirement of the job of prime minister: to keep the country safe.

Jun 5, 2017

US shooting: 6 dead as Orange Country Sheriff's Office responds to report of 'multiple fatalities' in Florida

"Multiple fatalities" have been reported by the Orange Country Sheriff's Office (OCSO) in the US state of Florida. Read to know more.

Jun 5, 2017

White Brit armed in racist rant goes viral but apologises, calling video a joke

Video footage of a British man wielding a large machete and what he claims is a grenade threatening to blow up mosques and stab Muslims surfaced online in the aftermath of the London Bridge terror attack. However another video has emerged showing the same man apologizing for his comments, clamming he never posted the video and that it was a joke that wasnt meant for the internet.

Jun 5, 2017

Thirty Years' War: Mystery behind 400-year-old mass grave solved

It was found that more than half of the soldiers died due to gunfire -- 21 of these soldiers had gunshot wounds in their heads and 11 had bullets lodged in their skulls.

Jun 5, 2017

China defends ally Pakistan on terrorism before Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet

The Chinese minister's remarks on Pakistan came days ahead of the SCO summit.

Jun 5, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn backs calls for Theresa May to resign

May has come under pressure over her record as police cuts during her time as home Secretary. Corbyn said that he does back calls for May to resign, although he added that the general election on 8 June is perhaps the best opportunity to deal with it.

Jun 5, 2017

New Jersey's Venkateswara Temple - world's costliest and largest Hindu temple [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]

Lord Venkateswara temple situated at Robbinsville Township of New Jersey, has been built at an expense of Rs. 100 crore and is spread across 162 acres.

Jun 5, 2017

Why have Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen and Libya broken ties with Qatar?

The countries have accused Qatar of embracing multiple terrorist and sectarian groups. Qatar has called this move unjustified, claiming the accusations have no basis in fact.

Jun 5, 2017

Finally, Kerala school gives in after ill-fitted uniform sparks social media outrage

Many netizens had called the uniform of St Alphonsa Public School in Aruvithura indecent.

Jun 5, 2017

Karnataka honour killing: Pregnant Muslim woman set alight by own family for marrying Dalit man

Families from both ends came forward to torture them and eventually killed her. Scroll down to know more about the brutal incident.

Jun 5, 2017

Nirjala Ekadashi (Ekadasi) 2017: Significance of this auspicious day

Nirjala Ekadashi (Ekadasi) is considered to be the most significant day of the 24 Ekadashis that Hindus observe in a calendar year.

Jun 5, 2017

Sushma Swaraj counters Donald Trump's accusations, says India didn't sign Paris climate deal for money

Trump, while announcing US' withdrawal from the Paris climate deal last week, had said that India signed the accord to get "billions and billions and billions" of dollars.

Jun 5, 2017

Telangana: 60-year-old man rapes widow while wife shoots the act on phone; case registered against duo

The complainant knew the accused as she kept frequenting their house in Khammam. Read to know more.

Jun 5, 2017