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Supreme Court stays Central government order: Aadhaar not must for PAN, I-T returns

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Central government order that made Aadhaar mandatory for applying for PAN cards and filing I-T returns. Read to know more.

Jun 9, 2017

UK: Knifeman holding 'staff members hostage' at Newcastle Job Centre, Byker Metro station evacuated

The United Kingdom has witnessed several terror attacks over the past few months.

Jun 9, 2017

These election night tweets will make you smile amid the chaos

The 2017 U.K. Election has been anything but straightforward, so here are some of the best tweets from the night to put a smile on your face.

Jun 9, 2017

Uttar Pradesh: Parents allow 'exorcist' to sacrifice daughter, rape the body for 'hidden gold'

The exorcist had promised the parents that after sacrificing their daughter they would find five kilos of "hidden gold." The gold is nowhere to be seen.

Jun 9, 2017

UK elections: PM Theresa May not ready to resign after poll setback; Conservatives likely to form a coalition govt

May took a huge gamble a few months ago by announcing a snap election despite the Conservatives having a majority in the House in an attempt to bring herself a bigger parliamentary majority.

Jun 9, 2017

Malaysia: MDMK chief Vaiko detained, interrogated at Kuala Lumpur airport; is this a diplomatic incident? [VIDEO]

MDMK chief Vaiko was on Friday detained at the Kuala Lumpur airport in Malaysia and interrogated over his links to the LTTE. Read to know more.

Jun 9, 2017

India, China should work 'appropriately' to manage differences, Chinese President Xi tells PM Modi

This is the first meeting between Modi and Xi after India boycotted the Belt and Road Forum held last month in Beijing and was attended by at least 29 countries, including Pakistan.

Jun 9, 2017

China "gravely concerned" as teachers reported killed in Pakistan

The kidnapping was a rare security incident involving Chinese nationals in Pakistan, where Beijing has pledged $57 billion under its massive 'Belt and Road' initiative to build rail, road and power infrastructure.

Jun 9, 2017

UK election time-lapse: How it unfolded

The UK general election ended in a hung parliament, with no party gaining enough seats in parliament to form a government. Here is how it unfolded.

Jun 9, 2017

Tarek Fatah targeted again? Chhota Shakeel aide arrested for planning author's murder

An aide of Chhota Shakeel was recently held in Delhi while trying to plan the murder of Pakistan-born Canadian author and TV host Tarek Fatah. Read to know more.

Jun 9, 2017

'Anybody got a condom?': Man shocks flight co-passengers and then, this happens

A couple, reportedly drunk, could not resist their instincts on a budget flight in UK. Read to know more.

Jun 9, 2017

Meet Preet Gill & Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, the two Sikhs who made India proud in UK elections

Both Gill and Dhesi made history by winning in this election as Labour Party candidates. Read to know why their victories were historic.

Jun 9, 2017

What is a hung parliament, and what does it mean for UK politics?

The 2017 UK general election has ended with a hung parliament, meaning no party has gained a majority in the House of Commons.

Jun 9, 2017

Conservatives lose overall majority as UK election results in hung parliament

British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered an embarrassing setback as her Conservative Party has lost their overall majority off the back of a close general election, resulting in a hung parliament. Whilst the Conservatives hold the most seats, they do not have enough to establish outright control.

Jun 9, 2017

May's fall in June: UK prime minister's poll gamble backfires; results will put Brexit in jeopardy

UK PM Theresa May took a risk by calling a snap poll on June 8. And now, with the Conservatives failing to produce another 2015-like result, the future of Brexit looks a different ball-game. Did May betray the 2016 referendum verdict?

Jun 9, 2017