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Genetically modified mustard cleared for commercial sale; final approval yet to come

The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee has approved the use of the GM crop, though an official nod from Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave is awaited.

May 12, 2017

If all 4 chief ministers can accompany Pak PM Sharif to China, why none in India join PM Modi abroad?

The chief ministers of all four provinces of Pakistan have joined the country's premier in his visit to China. Why don't we see such pictures in India often? Is it the political animosity?

May 12, 2017

Communal violence erupts in UP village after Muslim man elopes with married Hindu woman

The Nandoli village of the Gunnaur area saw communal tension after a Muslim man eloped with a married Hindu woman on May 9.The two of them are still missing.

May 12, 2017

Why are these 3 pregnant women tied up out in the Sun in Bengaluru? The reason will shock you! [PHOTO]

What awareness was PETA spreading when it tied up three pregnant women in public in Bengaluru? Read to find out.

May 12, 2017

Pakistan: Death toll reaches 25 in Balochistan blast, Senate deputy chairman injured

No terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

May 12, 2017

United States says India, Afghanistan could see attacks from Pakistan-based terror groups

Director of National Intelligence said that Islamabad has failed to stop the militants and terrorists in Pakistan.

May 12, 2017

Man verbally attacks Arab family: Donald Trump will stop you

A 35-year-old Connecticut man faces charges after directing a racist, obscene rant at a Muslim family on a beach. Alexander Jennes Downing, who was visiting South Padre Island, Texas was arrested when police were notified of his tirade.

May 12, 2017

Italian police seize $81 million Libya drug shipment

Italias Guardia di Finanza‏, or financial police, have intercepted more than $81 million (€75 million) worth of an opioid-like painkiller being shipped to Libya. More than 37 tonnes of Tramadol tablets were seized by the financial police in Genoa in transit from India to Libya. The drugs were hidden in three containers labelled as containing shampoos and synthetic fabrics, according to authorities.

May 12, 2017

Haryana: Snake found in mid-day meal, ISKCON under scanner

Two teachers and six students, who felt nauseous, were rushed to a hospital but were discharged later.

May 12, 2017

Italy blast: Explosion rocks post office near United Nations building

Initial investigations suggest that a letter bomb may have been used by terrorists.

May 12, 2017

Direct flight between Varanasi and Colombo: BJP-led govts are known for initiating transport diplomacy with neighbours

BJP-led governments at the Centre have been known for initiating transport diplomacy vis-a-vis India's neighbours. Starting from Vajpayee's bus diplomacy in 1999, the list has grown longer under Modi.

May 12, 2017

National Herald case: Sonia, Rahul to face income tax probe after Delhi High Court order

Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are accused in the National Herald case, and the I-T department has now got the nod to investigate it.

May 12, 2017

Move over Ola and Uber, Bengaluru to welcome pod taxis: Reports

Pod can reportedly ferry over 15,000 people per hour and the entire network will be powered by solar energy.

May 12, 2017

Watch: Delhi youths set off cracker on unsuspecting monkey, video going viral

The video which was shot in Delhi shows a monkey being lured with food and then the injury to the animal. The video has got 1,40,000 views on social networking sites.

May 12, 2017

PM Modi announces direct flight from Varanasi to Colombo at International Vesak Day celebrations in Sri Lanka

PM Modi announced a direct flight between Colombo and Varanasi during his address at the Vesak Day celebrations.

May 12, 2017