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Embarrasing timing: PM Modi's '7,000 reforms in 3 years' claim came a day after Economist downvoted him as reformer

PM Narendra Modi said during his meeting with businessmen in US that his govt has done 7,000 reforms in last three years. Just a day earlier, the revered Economist termed him a fine administrator but not so a reformer.

Jun 27, 2017

Will social media help Meira Kumar like it helped Narendra Modi?

As Indian politicians increasingly take to social media for popularity and people connect, will this move help the opposition's presidential nominee Meira Kumar.

Jun 27, 2017

19-year-old boy strangles father to death for raping his married sister

The teenager strangled his father after he confronted him for raping his sister twice on Sunday morning.

Jun 27, 2017

Al Qaeda sets target on Indian military personnel, Hindu 'separatist' leaders

The worrying part is that AQIS has invited "the Muslims of the subcontinent to pledge their allegiance to the Islamic Emirate and to support it."

Jun 27, 2017

In current international scenario, India's quest for grand friendship with US is not wise

PM Modi's meeting and greeting President Trump might look encouraging but there are factors that indicate that India doesn't really gain much by eyeing a solid partnership with the US. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's remark on Kashmir is an example.

Jun 27, 2017

Trump says US-India ties have never been stronger and better

US President Donald Trump welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on Monday (26 June) and lauded the relationship between the two countries as very, very strong and very, very powerful. Trump said he looks forward to working with Modi to create jobs in both the countries to grow their economies and to create a trading relationship that is fair and reciprocal. The future of their partnership has never looked brighter and better, he added.

Jun 27, 2017

Delhi: 5 killed, 4 injured in cylinder blast at Okhla

The Delhi Fire Service received a call around 9.55 pm about a cylinder blast in a tea stall in the Tata Steel jhuggis in the Okhla area of east Delhi.

Jun 27, 2017

From maritime cooperation to job creation, here are 7 points from PM Modi and President Donald Trump joint statement

Here are seven key takeaways from the joint press conference addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

Jun 27, 2017

China closes Nathu La pass in Sikkim, denies entry to Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

While it is being said that the Nathu La pass was closed after a border skirmish between India and China, the neighbouring country has said that the pass was closed due to bad weather.

Jun 27, 2017

Karnataka: Udupi mutt holds iftar before Eid al-Fitr 2017, faces flak from Pramod Muthalik

Pejawar Mutt pontiff Vishwesha Teertha Swami and Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik are sparring over an iftar hosted at the Udupi institution. Read to know more.

Jun 27, 2017

Full text of Narendra Modi speech at joint presser with US President Trump at White House

Trump says he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are the world's 'social media leaders'

Jun 27, 2017

Fight against terrorism a mutual goal, say PM Modi and US President Trump

Donald Trump also urged Narendra Modi to relax Indian trade barriers in order to fix trade deficit during their talks in Washington on Monday.

Jun 27, 2017

Amarnath Yatra: Intel report points at possible terrorist attack on pilgrims

Ahead of commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra, a report by intelligence agencies indicated that terrorists in J&K have been "directed" to kill around 100-150 pilgrims and 100 police officials.

Jun 26, 2017

Northern Ireland Water work to remove massive fatberg from Belfast sewer

Northern Ireland Water released a video on June 26 showing its staff working to clear a gigantic fatberg of fat, oil and grease from a sewer on the Dublin Road in Belfast.According to the Belfast Telegraph, staff have been at work for the past six Sundays to clear the blockage.

Jun 26, 2017

Presidential Election 2017: Meira Kumar to file nomination on Wednesday

Meira Kumar, a former Lok Sabha Speaker, will face the NDA's presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind who has already filed his nomination papers.

Jun 26, 2017